Over the last few years,diehard boxing fans felt how the essence of the sport was being threatened by meaningless fights withnothing at stake – except cash. Logan and Jake Paul, and even the legendary Floyd Mayweather, were in the eye of the storm.
The YouTube celebrities have embarked on professional boxing without having any real experienceunder their belts, but with plenty of followers on social media. They’ve built their way to the ring from there, regardlessif that didn’t please the traditional boxing spectators.
Many people complained about how the Paul brothers were taking so much spotlight without being ‘serious’ boxers, but they’ve mostly blasted Floyd for being part of these kinds of fights. However, it seems like the saga will never end as Jake has taken a shot at Money.
Jake Paul throws shade atMayweather: “I’m not doing any exhibitions”
Just a few months ago, we’ve seen one of the most controversial bouts in recent years when Logan Paul and Floyd faced each otherin Miami. Far from being an entertaining fight, the disappointment was huge, but both boxers left the Hard Rock Stadium with an absurdprofit.
Albeit most of those who watched the event would agree that Money was clearly dominant that night, the Paul brothers seem to be convinced thatLogan‘s performance was kind of intimidating.
Jake, who even claimed it was a win for his brother, has recently shared a curious Instagram post with a list of possible opponents which didn’t include Mayweather. When asked about it by USA Today Sports, Paul added a jab at Floyd: “Right now my focus is doing real, professional fights. I’m not trying to do any exhibitions. So if he wants to do a real pro fight at a real weight, I’m down. But I don’t want to do money fights with an old guy.
Jake Paul’s ‘hit list’ of possible opponents. (IG: jakepaul)
“He needs me more than I need him,’’ Jake Paul added. The social media star has a 3-0 record in professional boxing, having beaten fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, former NBA player Nate Robinson, and former MMA champion Ben Askren.
Will this story really end here, or will Floyd hit back?We already know how things ended the last time there was back-and-forth between Money and one of the Paul brothers…
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