Jake Paul didn’t have a great time with his fight against Mike Tyson. Following this fiasco, the YouTuber made a big request to Floyd Mayweather regarding his boxing career.
Last year, the boxing world was shocked by the announcement of Mike Tyson’s return. The legendary pugilist agreed to a fight with Jake Paul, who wanted to prove himself to the world against ‘Iron Mike.’
The fight was initially scheduled for the summer of 2024. However, Mike Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up aboard a plane, forcing the organizers to reschedule the bout for November.
Jake Paul made big request to Floyd Mayweather after Mike Tyson’s health issues
When Jake Paul announced his bout against Mike Tyson, many fans couldn’t believe it. While the muscle memory of ‘Iron Mike’ was there, fighting at the age of 58 years old was definitely not a very good idea.
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The news was even more shocking when Paul announced the event as a professional bout, not an exhibition match. The YouTuber wants to build a boxing career, and he doesn’t want to be regarded as an amateur boxer anymore.
However, Tyson’s health became a major concern. The bout was initially set for July 20, but the legend suffered an ulcer flare-up a few weeks before, prompting Paul’s team to postpone it.
Nevertheless, Jake Paul had a Plan B in case Tyson dropped out completely. The YouTuber told the New York Post that he talked with Floyd Mayweather to request him to step in as a replacement, but his conditions were impossible to meet.
Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. attends Hidden Empire/EAG/The Union Power Players Event at Hidden Empire Film Group on July 10, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.
“He [Floyd Mayweather] said he would fight me, but I would have to weigh like 160 pounds, which is physically impossible for me,” Paul said.
Will Jake Paul ever fight Floyd Mayweather?
In recent months, rumors of a potential bout between Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul have increased. However, it is highly unlikely that this will happen due to the size difference between the two fighters.
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Mayweather has said that he would only fight Paul in an exhibition match to avoid risking his perfect 50-0 record. Also, Paul is a natural cruiserweight (200 lbs), compared to Mayweather, whose biggest size as a pro was as a super welterweight (154 lbs).
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