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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 17: Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Triller)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 17: Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Triller)
One of the flag-bearers of celebrity fighting in recent times, Jake Paul, is well known for his unprecedented messages to athletes, especially retired fighters. Not so fresh a face anymore in boxing, Paul, over the years, has called out a wide range of athletes. Starting from an NBA all-star to former UFC champions, The Problem Child has had a history of squaring off with a variety of athletes-cum-figures.
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Shockingly, in an old interview, Jake Paul chanted the name of the iconic Olympiad, Michael Phelps.
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Back in 2021, when Jake Paul was gearing up to fight Tyron Woodley, he asked ‘Behind the Gloves’ correspondent Michelle Phelps if she was related to swimmer Michael Phelps. Here is what the popular reporter revealed after.
“Family first”: Jake Paul’s two-word message to Michael Phelps
One being repeatedly asked if she was by any means at all related to Michael Phelps, Michelle sarcastically informed that he was a distant cousin. However, she also mentioned that she had never met Phelps, the swimmer. At this, Paul, looking at the camera, said the following to Michael Phelps:
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – JULY 24: Michael Phelps of the United States looks dejected after the the Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay final during Day Nine of the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center on July 24, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
“That’s dope. Michael, what are you doing? You gotta spend time with your cousin. Family first.”
Hopefully, Jake Paul’s sincere message will reach out to Michael Phelps.
The unknown future of The Problem Child
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Lately, it was news that Jake Paul would finally fight Tommy Fury. However, according to recent updates, it seems Fury vs. Paul is far from coming to fruition.
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Dec 18, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Jake Paul celebrates after knocking out Tyron Woodley (not pictured) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Now that Tommy Fury cannot fight Paul, the question remains – what awaits The Problem Child’s future?
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Well, do you believe Michelle Phelps and Michael Phelps are actually related? And do you think the two should meet after Jake Paul’s invitation? In addition, what do you think Jake Paul has ahead in the sport? Let us know in the comments.
