Jake Paul News
Sam Alvey explains callout of Jake Paul after UFC release: "I haven’t won in a while, which is the kind of guys he likes to fight, so that makes sense"
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2022
Former UFC middleweight Sam Alvey has revealed why he called out Jake Paul on social media. ‘Smilin Sam’ is fresh off his knockout loss to Michał Oleksiejczuk at UFC Vegas 59 last Saturday. The bout was the last on his UFC contract, and the promotion doesn’t plan to bring him back. Alvey didn’t win any of his last nine contests in the UFC.
Jake Paul releases unedited footage of sparring session with Hasim Rahman Jr: "I always give you all the truth!"
Fernando Quiles - August 7, 2022
Jake Paul has responded to Hasim Rahman Jr. leaking sparring footage by posting a clip of his own. Paul and Rahman were expected to fight this month inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The bout ended up being canceled and the claim from Paul’s team was that Rahman wasn’t going to be able to make the contracted weight.
KSI shoots down proposed boxing match with Jake Paul: “All of that ain’t gonna work with me fam”
Fernando Quiles - August 7, 2022
KSI believes Jake Paul tried pulling a fast one by calling him out on short notice. KSI was expected to take on Alex Wassabi inside the O2 Arena in London on Aug. 27. That plan went awry when Wassabi was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury.
Hasim Rahman Jr. leaks footage of sparring session with Jake Paul (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2022
Hasim Rahman Jr. has leaked footage from his previous sparring session with Jake Paul. Paul (5-0) was slated to face his biggest test to date in the form of Rahman Jr. (12-1) later this month in New York.
Jake Paul’s business partner and co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian responds to criticism from UFC President Dana White
Susan Cox - August 2, 2022
Jake Paul’s business partner and co-promoter Nakisa Bidarian is responding to criticism from UFC President, Dana White. Nakisa Bidarian is Paul’s business partner and co-promoter at ‘Most Valuable Promotions’ and is responding to Dana White’s reaction to Paul’s scheduled match-up with Hasim Rahman Jr. being cancelled.
Chael Sonnen defends Jake Paul, claims boxers are "scared" to fight him
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2022
Chael Sonnen has defended Jake Paul after his fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. was canceled on Saturday. After Tommy Fury was forced out of the fight, Paul replaced him with Rahman Jr., but unfortunately, the pro boxer will also not make the walk to the ring due to weight issues.
Hasim Rahman Jr. claims Jake Paul is to blame for their fight cancellation: “Nobody pulled out of a fight with this pussy, he just scared at the end of the day”
Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022
Hasim Rahman Jr. is going off on Jake Paul following the cancellation of their planned boxing match. Paul’s team claimed that the fight is off because Rahman couldn’t make the contracted weight ahead of the initially scheduled show inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Dana White reacts to the Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. fight cancellation: “He needs to be with guys who actually know how to put on fights”
Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022
UFC President Dana White has offered his reaction to the news that Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. has been canceled. There’s a lot of back-and-forth between Paul and Rahman over who caused the cancellation of the bout. Paul’s team claims Rahman wasn’t going to make the contracted weight for the fight. Rahman says Jake got cold feet and is afraid to fight him.
UFC president Dana White claims Nate Diaz told him he “would never” take part in a “goofy” boxing match with Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2022
UFC president Dana White has claimed that Nate Diaz told him he wouldn’t take part in a boxing match against Jake Paul. With Nate Diaz’s final UFC fight on his contract now being confirmed, we can only assume that he’s already started to focus on what lies beyond his upcoming showdown with Khamzat Chimaev.
Lorenz Larkin reacts to Jake Paul, YouTube boxing popularity: "It's just a s*itty era right now, man"
Josh Evanoff - July 21, 2022
Bellator middleweight contender Lorenz Larkin isn’t a fan of Jake Paul or the current state of combat sports. ‘The Monsoon’ is set to return this Friday against Mukhamed Berkhamov at Bellator 283. It’ll be the first appearance for Larkin since his knockout of Kyle Stewart in May. With a win this weekend, the 35-year-old could move his win streak to seven.
Ben Askren reflects on boxing match with Jake Paul: "Turning it down would have been both cowardly and limiting my opportunity"
Josh Evanoff - July 20, 2022
Ben Askren is glad he took a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘Funky’ retired from MMA in November 2019, following a loss to Demian Maia. With that, he also ended his UFC stint, holding a 1-2 record. While he debuted with a win over Robbie Lawler, he then suffered subsequent defeats to Jorge Masvidal and the aforementioned Maia.
Jake Paul reacts after the UFC books Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev as September’s pay-per-view main event: “Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he’ll be betting on Nate Diaz to defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract when he locks horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 on September 10. It’s a contest that has been heavily rumoured for a few months now and despite the opposition to the idea from many fans, the promotion is pushing ahead with it.
Jake Paul posts video from hospital bed following accident: “I broke my back… carrying the promotion for this event”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2022
Jake Paul has posted a video, allegedly from his hospital bed, following a recent ‘accident’ that left him with a “broken back”. It will be Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr. in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 6th.
Jake Paul slams UFC President Dana White for degrading Nate Diaz: “In private he gets on his knees begging Nate to stay so they can try and revive Conor McGregor”
Fernando Quiles - July 17, 2022
Jake Paul has put UFC President Dana White on blast for publicly disrespecting Nate Diaz. It’s no secret that Diaz and the UFC have been at odds throughout the years. While Diaz knows his worth as a draw, Dana has put down the Stockton native for struggling to string together wins.
Dana White reacts to the recent Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. booking: “He just got knocked out, why not go after the guy who knocked him out?”
Fernando Quiles - July 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White is not impressed by Jake Paul’s next opponent. Paul is set to do battle with Hasim Rahman Jr., who is the son of former boxing world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. Many believe that this will easily be the biggest test of Paul’s pro boxing career.
Hasim Rahman Jr. says Jake Paul has fought "nobody," vows to "end this facade he’s calling a career"
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
Hasim Rahman Jr. is looking to end Jake Paul’s boxing career. Paul was supposed to headline Madison Square Garden on August 6 against Tommy Fury, however, the Brit was forced out of the bout. He was replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr. who is a 12-1 pro boxer and the son of the former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.
Conor McGregor shoots down possible fight with Jake Paul: "You're a flop, kid. A nobody"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
Conor McGregor has no interest in a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is set for a showdown with Hasim Rahman Jr. next month in New York. The bout is a big step up for the YouTuber, as he’s facing an established professional boxer for the first time in his career.
Jake Paul states Hasim Rahman Jr. showdown in jeopardy: "He's scared to fight me"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
According to Jake Paul, his showdown with Hasim Rahman Jr. might not happen after all. ‘The Problem Child’ was set to face Tommy Fury next month at Madison Square Garden. However, ‘TNT’ was pulled from the fight due to issues gaining entry to the country. As a result, the YouTuber-turned-boxer gave a timer on the fight happening.