Jake Paul is determined to achieve boxing success, although his choice of opponents in professional matches has been controversial. He has fought various opponents, such as social media personalities, MMA fighters, and boxers, with Tommy Fury being the only one to defeat him. Originally planning to compete in MMA by signing with the PFL, Paul’s recent focus on boxing has cast doubt on his MMA career. With upcoming boxing matches against Mike Perry and Mike Tyson, it seems evident that his priorities lie in boxing rather than MMA. PFL color commentator Dan Hardy acknowledges that Paul may currently have too much going on to consider MMA seriously. Despite Paul’s desire to fight Nate Diaz in an MMA bout, Diaz has shown limited enthusiasm for the match due to the potential risks involved.
Hardy suggests that finding the right opponent to tempt Paul into MMA is no easy task, with Tyron Woodley being one of the few fighters who might intrigue him. However, Woodley’s extensive MMA background could potentially create an uneven match. Hardy highlights the challenge of selecting the ideal opponent for Paul’s potential transition to MMA, emphasizing the need for someone who can provide a suitable challenge for Paul.
