How did Jake Paul end up challenging Sean Strickland? It all started quite strangely. The former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and popular streamer Sneako found themselves in a sparring session following a chance encounter at a Las Vegas event. What started as a seemingly casual meetup took a drastic turn, culminating in a brutal beatdown that left Sneako visibly battered and bloodied.
This spectacle didn’t escape the watchful eyes of Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ seized the moment to convey his disgust at Strickland’s actions. Yet, beyond mere disapproval, Paul saw an opportunity for something more. In a surprising twist, he extended an offer to Strickland for a potential sparring session. It started a back-and-forth between the two fighters, and the internet had receipts for the Ohio native.
Jake Paul calls out the former UFC champion to square off inside the ring
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Jake Paul didn’t hold back in criticizing Sean Strickland for the beatdown inflicted upon Sneako. Paul labeled Strickland as embarrassing and a subpar boxer who targets inexperienced opponents. In a bold move, Paul proposed a face-off, offering to fly Strickland to Puerto Rico for a million-dollar bout, with a unique twist: if Strickland loses, he has to get “Betr” tattooed on him.
But yes lol…
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) February 9, 2024
Strickland swiftly fired back, reminding Paul of his past defeat to a “part-time boxer,” Tommy Fury. This injected a dose of reality into the online sparring match. However, despite everything, Sean Strickland had made a comment on Paul’s post, where he accepted Paul’s offer by saying “But yes lol…”
On the flip side, Jake Paul then came out on X and stated Strickland has refused to accept his offer. He wrote, “Thanks for admitting I would make easy work of you in the boxing ring and ducking the offer… just like paddy…” Well, this didn’t seem to be true and the fans showcased their anger accordingly.
The fans address Paul’s lie about Strickland
Many fans talked about how Sean Strickland would absolutely batter the Youtuber-turned-boxer. And he wouldn’t really stand a chance against a guy like Sean Strickland.
One of the fans stated that there must be a reason behind Jake Paul’s record of not fighting a legitimate boxer. For that reason, the fan believes Strickland will “own” Paul.
There’s a reason you never fought a legit boxer
Sean owns you
— Real MMA (@Real_MMA1) February 9, 2024
Another fan was quite disappointed that he couldn’t watch the sparring session between ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Tarzan’.
Damn I really thought we were gonna see this spar between Sean and Jake
— JAI’S SPORTS TAKES (@JaisSportsTakes) February 9, 2024
One fan mentioned that Strickland actually agreed to the deal. And they were surprised by Paul’s claim.
He literally said he would do it???
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) February 9, 2024
A fan talked in favor of Paul and stated that he must bring a pillow for Strickland as the fight won’t be lasting for more than five seconds.
Jake, it will be a 5 sec fight.
Bring him a pillow in the ring
— Liverpool Fan (@liverpoolfcsyd) February 9, 2024
An X user stated that he did agree to the deal.
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They were surprised that even when the opponent had accepted the deal, Paul came with such an announcement.
He said he would do it? Now that he said yes we get this???
— *Gamechanger* (@Gamechanger0510) February 9, 2024
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The fans were quite angry after the recent post made by the Youtuber boxer on the X app. Maybe, Paul missed the comment of Strickland and posted such a claim without seeing it. Now it remains to be seen what happens next. What are your thoughts about this recent development? Let us know in the comment section.
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