Jake Paul fancies his probabilities towards a lot of the greatest names in boxing.
‘The Downside Youngster’ was near finalising a deal to face Canelo Alvarez in Could earlier than Turki Alalshikh got here in with a profitable four-fight supply within the eleventh hour.
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A report has since emerged disclosing that Paul was additionally in negotiations to field WBA light-weight champion Gervonta Davis in the summertime.
Nonetheless, the crossover conflict collapsed when Davis was held to a contentious draw with Lamont Roach earlier this month.
Paul additionally fancies his probabilities towards two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
However he admits David Benavidez could be a step too far.
“When my supervisor is speaking about fights, the one no is you,” he stated to Benavidez throughout a current taping of the BS w/ Jake Paul podcast.
“I cannot combat this f****** man. He’s a monster, bro. I’d f***** die.
“I wish to combat Anthony Joshua as a result of I do know I’ll f***** beat Anthony Joshua’s a***.
“He would not have a chin, and he has no talent and he’s stiff.
“I really like you, Anthony and we’re buddies. However I wish to combat you.
“I’ll beat Canelo, I’ll beat lots of people.
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“I’d not beat David Benavidez.”
Benavidez’s profession is at the moment in a precarious state of affairs, with an undisputed gentle heavyweight conflict towards Dmitry Bivol now seemingly off the desk.
The WBC interim gentle heavyweight champion attended Bivol’s rematch with Artur Beterbiev final month within the hopes of touchdown a combat with the winner.
Nonetheless, after Bivol levelled the tally with a majority choice win, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is now pushing for a rubber match.
Alalshikh had beforehand expressed curiosity in bidding on the bout, though he has since modified his thoughts.
“I’m not occupied with Bivol-Benavidez and I cannot bid on it,” Alalshikh informed Ring Journal earlier this month.
“I believe Bivol is aware of who has delivered for him and who hasn’t.
“My recommendation to Bivol: don’t be late as a result of day by day one thing adjustments.”
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