Despite Confirming Next Boxing Fight, Jake Paul Leaves Fans in Shock with His PFL MMA Fight Gear to Tease Major Update

Jake Paul’s combat sports show is on the move, and he is now moving to the cage. The YouTuber turned fighter Paul has teamed up with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). In his recent Twitter post, he shook the fans after he dressed up in PFL gear. Paul started as a boxer and is all set to make his MMA debut. 

Paul and PFL have created a division called “PFL PPV Super Fight.” His association with PFL will help many fighters. The Disney star announced that he would be competing at the end of 2023 or the start of 2024. It looks like ‘The Problem Child’ is all set. 

Jake Paul and his association with the PFL

Paul and PFL want to create a fighter-first culture with the new partnership. The aim is to make fair pay for all the fighters in the division. Reports suggest that UFC fighters earn less than 20% of Gross Revenue and PFL want to pay its fighters well. The company has also created a new division, and Paul is the first fighter to enroll in it. His recent social media post has created a stir among the MMA industry. 

Paul came into the limelight after he fought with Tommy Fury, the half-brother of boxing champ Tyson Fury. The meeting between the two had been postponed twice, but it eventually took place. Paul lost the fight but retained the right to rematch Fury immediately. It seems that the Disney star has shifted his focus from boxing to MMA recently.

Although Paul is focused on his boxing match, his sudden announcement with the PFL has created shockwaves. It is still being determined who his opponent will be for his debut MMA match. But knowing him, it will probably be a decorated fighter. Paul believes he is an exceptional fighter and likes challenging himself against better-ranked opponents. Who will ‘The Problem Child’ face in his MMA debut?  

‘The problem child’ and his varied opponents

Jake Paul recently announced his next boxing opponent. Andre August is a 35-year-old boxer who has a professional record of 10-1-1. The date and time of the fight is scheduled for December 15 in Orlando, Florida. There were speculations that the YouTuber-turned-fighter might face ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry. Paul has met many other superstars previously as well. He faced the ‘Spider’ Anderson Silva and beat the UFC legend. 

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He then scheduled a fight with Nate Diaz in August and defeated him unanimously. Both Diaz and Silva are some of the biggest names in the UFC. Even though, they both faced Paul in a boxing match. Beating them is no small feat. It will be interesting to see who he picks for his first MMA fight. Will Paul be able to switch to MMA successfully? Let us know about it in the comments below.

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