Jake Paul

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has attempted to fight Love Island star and undefeated fighter Fury twice in America, but the pair appear to now be on the verge ...

The first time, in December of 2021, the pair were due to square off in Florida but Fury picked up a rib injury in training. The following August, they booked to fight in Madison Square Garden but a travel issue prevented the Brit from attending. Fury and Paul's feud started in the beginning of 2021, almost two years ago, when the pair began to go back-and-forth on social media. Paul yesterday cheekily teased that Fury had been offered a whopping $2.5million to finally make the grudge fight happen in response to a tweet from YouTuber Wade Plemons. His dad is ex-fighter John Fury, who is a well-known character in the boxing world. However, Paul has gone a step further, telling Mirror Fighting that he would be willing to go to Fury's hometown of Manchester six weeks from tomorrow if the Brit will finally put pen to paper on a deal.

Jake Paul has accused Tommy Fury of 'running again', with the pair still yet to settle their differences in the ring.

Speaking to the New York Times about the move, Paul said: “This is about changing MMA. Keen still to get his chance with Paul the fight was then rescheduled for 2022. Jake Paul has seemingly picked a replacement opponent for Tommy Fury, with the YouTube star set to make his MMA debut.

Could Nate Diaz be headed to RIZIN, potentially to face Manny Pacquiao? And is Jake Paul set to box Mike Perry, with Diaz otherwise occupied?

Making things a little more interesting, Paul’s video post included the caption “Will it be Fury or Perry? A second date for Jake Paul vs. [video posted on social media](https://twitter.com/MostVpromotions/status/1611114593077833730), also on Thursday, Paul stated that “Mike Perry it might be your lucky year,” adding “Because, Tommy is running again. The pair were scheduled to face off in December of 2021, with Fury forced out due to illness. [ announced Thursday morning](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEnLP0hif-0) that he had signed on with the Professional Fighters League, where he will make his MMA debut. Diaz has been open to boxing, and Pacquiao makes more sense, size-wize, than Jake Paul, who is pretty much two weight classes up from Diaz, who last competed as a welterweight.

Jake Paul has signed a contract to compete in rising MMA firm PFL. He is targeting a two-fight deal with free agent Nate Diaz.

"I can't wait to see what Jake does as a fighter, creator, and promoter in MMA with PFL," Davis said. "I believe in PFL, its mission, and what they have accomplished in a very short period of time. Then six months later, we fight MMA in the PFL SmartCage and lay it all on the line. PFL winners receive $1 million checks at the end of each season. The league will split the PPV revenue on a 50-50 basis with its fighters. These matches will take place behind a paywall called "PFL PPV Super Fights."

Former lightweight title contender Diaz has suggested he will take another route after Paul offered a deal to fight both in the boxing ring and the MMA ...

He is in limbo at the moment due to the complexity of their deals, but is expected to be inundated with fight offers from around MMA, boxing and even bare-knuckle combat. Then six months later we fight MMA in the PFL 'smart cage' and lay it all on the line. He will also take an ownership stake in the company, along with his manager and former UFC Chief Financial Officer Nakisa Bidarian. "I know this is such a tough sport and it's not going to be easy. The former lightweight title contender left the UFC last year, and is expected to be made a number of offers from around combat sports, including boxing, MMA and bare-knuckle fighting. Diaz has attended the last two of Paul's boxing fights where he faced ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.

YouTube star Jake Paul previously fought and knocked out former UFC fighter Ben Askren in the boxing ring, but now the retired star is eyeing a second ...

Paul himself is excited by the opportunity and has explained how he will also look to take his new role as Head of Fighter Advocacy in the promotion by the scruff of the neck. And PFL chairman Donn Davis has suggested that fans could have to wait until [2024 before the American star is able to fully commit](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/jake-paul-pfl-mma-youtube-28883881) to an MMA duel. And Askren, who has yet to compete since his squared circle showdown with the 'Problem Child', has admitted he would love to arrange another showdown with Paul in more familiar settings. When asked about a second fight with Paul in the cage, Askren tweeted: "Well that would be delightful, but my UFC contract froze when I retired. "He knows he's not ready [for his MMA debut] right now, but he's starting to train. Paul has since gone on to move to 6-0 as a professional boxer, and has now signed a deal

Jake Paul has signed an MMA contract with PFL. There is no time frame for a debut, as Paul is expected to continue his professional boxing career as well.

Paul and his business partner Nakisa Bidarian have been made minority equity owners in the PFL brand, according to a news release. But the kind of opponents he is thinking of will shock the world in terms of their status and name brand." Those events are expected to air on ESPN in the U.S. The PFL held its first pay-per-view event on ESPN in November and intends to host two more PPV events in 2023. I plan to enter the PFL SmartCage and once again show the world that anything is possible with hard work and dedication." "There is no limit to the positive impact I can make on the sport.

Ben Askren has offered to fight Jake Paul in MMA, after the YouTuber turned boxer signed his first official agreement with the PFL.

[Dillion Danis reportedly pulling out](https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/dillion-danis-pulls-out-of-ksi-fight-at-the-last-minute-heres-what-happens-next-2023453/) of his fight with KSI. Following his MMA contract move, Paul went on to ](https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/jake-paul-signs-deal-for-mma-debut-pfl-2024366/) “Well that would be delightful, but my UFC contract froze when I retired,” he explained. [Jake Paul has signed his first agreement](https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/jake-paul-signs-deal-for-mma-debut-pfl-2024366/) with the Professional Fighters League, investing in the UFC competitor. Instead, [KSI will fight FaZe Temperrr.](https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ksi-slams-complaints-over-new-opponent-after-dillon-danis-exit-2024990/)