Jake Paul was the big winner in the inaugural boxing event of Netflix.
Paul, the YouTuber turned boxing star, scored a unanimous decision victory over 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in the highly forgettable main event on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Jake Paul could now fight the winner between Tommy Fury and Darren Till.
Paul will likely try to fight another popular name in the world of combat sports after hitting a home run, commercially, with the Tyson fight. His two matches against journeymen Andre August and Ryan Bourland in late 2023 and early 2024, respectively, failed to generate much interest, and fighting the former champions is what made Paul one of the biggest stars in wrestling. prizes first.
Fury, who handed Paul the only loss of his career in 2023, is scheduled to face former UFC title challenger Till in a boxing match on January 18 in Manchester, England. A fight against the winner could line up well for Paul, who took virtually no damage in the Tyson fight. Paul would have the opportunity to avenge his only loss or add another victory over an MMA fighter to his resume.
Jorge Masvidal, one of the most popular fighters in the UFC at one point, plans to return to MMA in 2025 after a two-year retirement. But a hefty paycheck could influence the 40-year-old to step into the ring against Paul. Masvidal made his boxing debut against former UFC star Nate Diaz in July, losing a controversial decision. Paul and Masvidal have talked about fighting each other several times, and the matchup would be a legitimate pay-per-view draw.
Paul obviously asked the Mexican Saúl Canelo Álvarez, but the reality is that this fight is unlikely, after not being a “serious” fight for a champion like the Central American.
