“He’s a real athlete,” Jake Paul in serious contention for fight deal with PFL, says CEO
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PFl is open to sign Jake Paul
Jake Paul’s MMA debut might be a very good possibility as PFL CEO Peter Murray expresses interest to sign him.
YouTube sensation Jake Paul has shaken the entire world of combat sports with his recent ventures. The fighter has gone from fighting fellow YouTubers to beating former MMA world champions in his professional boxing career. The boxer had recently revealed that he is planning on making a debut in mixed martial arts and is currently in talks with MMA promotions like Bellator MMA and PFL.
The fighter also recently posted a tweet that showed his first day of training leg kicks to pursue his career in MMA. While many did not see that as an actual possibility, PFL CEO Peter Murray is here to break your bubble. “If any major athlete that is considering and wants to get into MMA, of course, the PFL is in the conversation,” said Murray talking to MMA Junkie.
The CEO confirmed that Jake’s team has already initiated talks with the promotion. Jake also revealed that he will be training with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team to make his MMA debut. Jake has a wrestling background in Division 1.
Peter Murray acknowledges Jake Paul’s global following
“What PFL is about is offering fighters opportunities and fans access to great events. Jake has certainly got a large global following. He’s got a strong point of view. He is a real athlete and has established himself in boxing,” said Murray talking to MMA Junkie.
Jake is currently 5-0 in his professional boxing career. The fighter began his career by taking on a fellow YouTuber then went on to KO retired NBA player Nate Robinson. Paul then rattled the entire MMA community by beating two world champion successively. His win against Ben Askren got him a fight with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley whom he beat two times.
“If he’s looking at MMA as that next opportunity in parallel, perhaps with boxing we’re going to have a conversation,” said PFL CEO. Do you see Jake Paul succeeding in MMA?
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