In recent months, Jake Paul has tried to secure a bout against Floyd Mayweather. Now, the legendary boxer has agreed to it, but only under one special condition.
Jake Paul had his most recent fight against Mike Tyson. The bout didn’t go as expected, as ‘Iron Mike’ was clearly exhausted by the third round and his stamina couldn’t match that of his rival.
Paul won that bout by unanimous decision. However, he was severely criticized for fighting a boxer 31 years older than him, as many fans thought it was not a significant challenge for the influencer.
Floyd Mayweather accepts fight against Jake Paul, but only under one condition
Since his bout against Mike Tyson in November 2024, Jake Paul has been eagerly searching for his next opponent. Nevertheless, the YouTuber has yet to find a worthy rival.
Many personalities have called out Paul for a bout, from fellow influencers to actual boxers. However, it seems like the YouTuber is patiently waiting for the best offer before returning to the ring.
Now, a bold proposal is on the horizon. Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has been rumored to be on Paul’s radar, has agreed to face the YouTuber but under one condition that Paul may not accept.
Jake Paul has repeatedly stated that he wants to build a legitimate boxing career. To achieve that, he needs professional bouts, but Mayweather wouldn’t risk his record against the YouTuber if a fight does materialize.
“Well, we can do an exhibition,” Mayweather told Us Weekly when asked how they would address the weight difference. “We know we can’t do a real fight because it’s not going to be sanctioned because of the weight difference. But we could do an exhibition. That’s easy work, super easy.”
What is the weight difference between Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul?
Floyd Mayweather competed from super featherweight (130 lbs) to super welterweight (154 lbs) during his career. He is obviously far from a natural cruiserweight (200 lbs) like Jake Paul.
While Jake Paul is seeking a professional bout, it is safe to say that Mayweather would never accept that. He retired undefeated with an astonishing 50-0 record, and putting it at risk is not an option for him right now.