Thanks to his YouTube career, Jake Paul knows how to draw millions of eyes to him. Every now and then, he stirs the pot with something that gets everyone talking. Recently, he set his sights on the UFC’s biggest star, Conor McGregor.
Why? Well, the Irishman threw shade at Paul before his fight with Mike Tyson, even saying he hoped Iron Mike would destroy “The Problem Child”. McGregor’s harsh words didn’t sit well with Jake as he quickly fired back with his own notorious flair, making sure McGregor didn’t get the last word.
Recently, McGregor did a live stream where, as usual, he was bombarded with questions ranging from UFC to various other topics. The Paul vs. Tyson fight was a hot topic, so he was asked for his thoughts. McGregor didn’t hold back, in his typical style he said nobody cares about Jake.
He went on to mock the fight, questioning its relevance and wondering how it could fill a stadium. To top it off, he expressed his hope that Tyson would knock Paul out cold, showing just how little respect he has for “The Problem Child.”
Jake Paul has now fired back at McGregor’s rant, sarcastically saying, “Conor McGregor’s crash out needs to be studied.” He took it a step further by mocking the “Notorious” fighter in a video, where he imitated McGregor’s manic behavior. Paul not-so-subtly escalated the mockery by adding more and more white powder to his face, taking a clear jab at McGregor’s wild antics, of which he is always accused.
As expected, Paul’s clapback grabbed even more attention, cranking the drama up a notch. With this savage reply, the tension between him and McGregor is officially at boiling point. Now, all eyes are on to the real showdown: Jake vs. Tyson.
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Jake Paul Feels Mike Tyson Fight is “Lose-Lose” Deal
Since the Tyson vs. Jake fight was announced, Jake Paul’s fame has taken him to new heights, no doubt about it. It’s been a total game-changer for him. However, during a recent chat with Steve-O on his podcast, Paul got real and spilled some hot tea. The “Problem Child” admitted that facing off against “Iron” Mike is a “lose-lose” situation for him, no matter the outcome of the fight. Whether he wins or loses, Paul knows it’s a tricky spot to be in.
He stated, “I see it from the public’s perception. Yeah, it comes across as a lose-lose for sure, and I see that angle for sure. And I’m going to have to deal with that. But the way I rationalize it, it’s a win-win-win for me personally.”
However, the YouTuber-turned-boxer added that he still believes it’s worth it because of the potential history it could make. Jake thinks this fight has the chance to be the most-watched boxing event ever. It will be interesting to see not only who comes out on top but also what this fight could mean for Jake’s future in boxing.
