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News, Blog and GuidesTyson Fury? Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez? Dana White? Jake Paul has some big names in his sights as he looks to continue his boxing career.
Stats PerformUpdate: Dec 23rd, 2021 06:54 EST
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Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, has published a five-strong list of opponents he wishes to take on in the ring.
Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley on Saturday, with the latter having stepped in at short notice for a rematch following Tommy Fury’s withdrawal.
After the win, Paul expressed his desire to get in the ring with either Jorge Masvidal or Nate Diaz, both UFC stars.
My boxing bucket list:1) Canelo Alvarez2) Floyd Mayweather3) Mike Tyson4) Tyson Furry5) Dana White
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 23, 2021
However, the 24-year-old has now turned his attention to five other candidates, including Fury’s brother, heavyweight champion Tyson.
Also on the list is one of boxing’s greats, Floyd Mayweather Jr, who has not fought since 2017, though the 44-year-old has previously been touted as a possible exhibition opponent for Paul’s older brother Logan.
Canelo, the first boxer in history to become an undisputed champion at super middleweight, was also named on Paul’s hit list, as was the legendary Mike Tyson.
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YouTube personality Jake Paul warms up before a fight against UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on December 18, 2021. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)CHANDAN KHANNAAFP
UFC boss Dana White, meanwhile, was another inclusion.
There is some animosity between the pair, however, with Paul previously criticising White’s treatment of UFC’s fighters.
“I make more than every UFC fighter f****** combined, including Conor [McGregor]. Y’all work for f****** Dana, y’all work for WME, Endeavor, that’s who you work for,” he said on his brother Logan’s podcast.
