Back in 2022, Jake Paul and Andrew Tate were actually pretty close to making a fight happen. The talks were moving along nicely, with both sides showing interest in what could have been a massive showdown. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs. The negotiations had to be put on hold when Tate faced legal troubles in Romania.
Fast forward to today, and Tate’s bringing up the possibility again during a recent livestream. What’s interesting is his surprisingly mellow tone about the whole thing. However, he couldn’t resist adding that he’d be ready to “teach him a lesson” if needed.
“Jake and I actually talk. He’s an alright guy. There was a time when we were talking about fighting each other. If this arrest didn’t happen it probably would have come to fruition. We’ll see what happens in the future, it’s possible.”
Andrew Tate says that he could fight and teach Jake Paul a lesson after his case is over 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/D8kWKaHa1w
— Tate Updates (@tateupdatesx) November 17, 2024
Things are looking more promising for this matchup now that Tate has more freedom to travel. After some tough times dealing with legal restrictions, he’s now allowed to move around within the European Union. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for setting up the fight.
Jake Paul, meanwhile, has been busy making his own waves in the boxing world. He’s moved past his YouTube days and turned himself into a legitimate boxing attraction. The guy has gone from making vlogs to trading punches with Mike Tyson!
Jake Paul Fires Shots At Conor McGregor
The world of combat sports has certainly changed since the days of pure boxing matches. Fresh off his victory over Mike Tyson, Paul has already picked his next target – UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
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Jake Paul has been steadily building his boxing career, taking on bigger names and proving doubters wrong. Sure, some might joke that he’s fighting guys old enough to be his dad, but they can’t deny his marketing genius. Now, he’s taken to social media with a bold challenge that’s got everyone talking.
“Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170lbs. That’s never happening. But let’s run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won’t.”
Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170lbs. That’s never happening. But let’s run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won’t
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 16, 2024
What makes this beef particularly spicy is Jake Paul’s willingness to step into McGregor’s world of MMA. It’s one thing to challenge someone to a boxing match, but stepping into the octagon? That’s either incredibly brave or incredibly foolish – maybe a bit of both.
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