CLEVELAND, OHIO: The 'Problem Child' Jake Paul took to X (formerly Twitter) and declared that any boxer who wants to box Francis Ngannou has to agree to rematch Ngannou in MMA.
He added that he tried the MMA rematch idea with Nate Diaz but failed.
Notably, Jake Paul faced Nate Diaz in August 2023 for a boxing match which he won comprehensively. Moreover, Diaz recently posted an Instagram post confirming a boxing rematch between the duo in December 2023.
Jake Paul's tweet on Francis Ngannou
Jake Paul, in his recent tweet, wrote, "Any boxer that wants to box Francis Ngannou has to agree to rematch him in MMA. I tried with Nate but he didn’t want it. Next time my paperwork is going to be smarter."
Notably, on October 28, 2023, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, the former heavyweight champion of the UFC, squared off in Saudi Arabia. In a thrilling and contentious split decision, Fury prevailed by a small margin with scores of 94-95, 96-93, and 95-94.
This thrilling match featured an intriguing mix of styles, with Ngannou's blazing raw power going up against Fury's ring-savvy technique. The drama developed round after round, with each combatant having their moments.
Tyson Fury demonstrated his mastery of boxing for the most part of the bout, demonstrating his accurate attacks and tactical acumen. He kept the tempo under control, making smart combinations and using his skill to turn the tide in his favor.
Internet reacts to Jake Paul's tweet
Jake Paul's statement received comments from various people on X.
While one user questioned, "You can barley box why would you do mma?" another one said, "I mean dillon tried with your brother but he flaked too."
One user said, "Francis impressed the world more in 1 boxing match than you’ve done in 6."
Another person commented, "Didn’t Wilder say he wanted to do full-time MMA now? Perfect match up."
A user also asked Jake, "Can you beat Nate at MMA?"
