On November 15th, Jake Paul secured a victory over Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. With this win, the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer has taken a firm step forward in his professional boxing career.
Paul has made it clear that his ambition goes beyond defeating boxing legends. In recent statements, he expressed his desire to take on big names in the sport.
Among them, he mentioned his interest in facing the renowned Mexican champion, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.
However, before the matchup with Canelo can materialize, Artur Beterbiev has emerged as an unexpected alternative.
The undisputed light heavyweight champion has shown an unusual interest in challenging the young American boxer.
Beterbiev’s proposal has surprised many, given his typical focus on high-level fights against established opponents.
The Russian champion seems willing to offer Paul a unique opportunity to compete for the light heavyweight titles.
However, Jake Paul’s response to this offer has yet to be clear.
Paul reacted to Artur Beterbiev’s proposal on his social media, but he avoided confirming whether he would accept the challenge.
This ambiguous stance has sparked speculation among his followers and boxing experts.
For his part, Beterbiev did not hesitate to pressure Paul for a more concrete answer.
The Russian champion pointed out the lack of clarity in Paul’s intentions. In a message posted on the social media platform “X” (formerly known as Twitter), Beterbiev wrote:
“After four years it’s time to have serious challenges. Didn’t notice your acceptance or rejection. So what are we gonna do?” responded Beterbiev on “X.”
These words made it clear that Beterbiev is seeking a serious fight and is willing to face Paul if he decides to accept.
Despite Beterbiev’s interest, Jake Paul’s plans seem focused on the Mexican champion, Canelo Álvarez.
The YouTuber has repeatedly expressed his desire to take on Álvarez, hoping to establish himself as a respected figure in professional boxing.
Nevertheless, Beterbiev’s offer might be too tempting to ignore, especially given the high profile a fight between the two would have.
In this scenario, Artur Beterbiev is expected to face Dmitry Bivol again in a highly anticipated rematch among boxing fans. However, his interest in Jake Paul suggests he is willing to explore other possibilities.
Jake Paul could choose to fight Beterbiev and contest his world titles. If this bout were to happen, it could mark a milestone in Paul’s career, pitting him against an undisputed champion and solidifying his status not just as a viral sensation but as a true contender in the sport.
After four years it’s time to have serious challenges. Didn’t notice your acceptance or rejection. So what are we gonna do?
— Artur Beterbiev (@ABeterbiev) November 18, 2024
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