PFL CEO Pete Murray expects Jake Paul to lastly step into the cage in 2025.
YouTuber-turned-pro boxer Paul (9-1) takes on Mike Tyson (50-6) in a professionally sanctioned bout July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, residence of the Dallas Cowboys. The occasion will stream reside on Netflix.
“The Downside Youngster” stated he plans on making his MMA debut after boxing Tyson, and supplied former UFC stars Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz $10 million {dollars} to combat him within the PFL cage. Murray sees loads of huge choices for Paul’s first MMA combat.
“That’s extra of a 2025 situation,” Murray advised MMA Junkie of Paul’s MMA debut. “We’re trying ahead to dialing that in with Jake and his accomplice Nakisa (Bidarian). On this situation, as soon as once more, no scarcity of main, main MMA high fighters that need to step into the cage with Jake – together with Nate. That might be an thrilling combat. There are others which are lining up – Masvidal, and there’s extra.
“Now we have choices. Jake has choices. We’re enthusiastic about it, however he’s persevering with to deal with boxing proper now. He’s obtained an enormous occasion developing on Netflix in opposition to ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson within the boxing ring, in order that’ll be fascinating. Following that, we’ll see what’s subsequent for Jake. However 2025 is certainly the place he and his staff are setting their sights (for MMA).”
Paul has discovered success in opposition to high MMA expertise within the boxing ring. He knocked down Diaz en path to a unanimous choice win of their 10-round, 185-pound boxing match final August. He additionally holds wins over Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley twice, and Anderson Silva.
“Jake is dedicated to preventing main expertise in MMA,” Murray stated. “We already talked a couple of couple different names into account. It’ll be an enormous identify, and it’ll be the largest MMA debut ever within the sport.”
Remember to go to the MMA Junkie Instagram web page and YouTube channel to debate this and extra content material with followers of blended martial arts.