Despite acknowledging Ilia Topuria’s skills, Jake Paul believes a boxing match between them would be a one-sided affair, akin to “playing with a little toy” due to a substantial size disparity. Paul suggested that Topuria, whom he described as “tiny,” would be at a significant disadvantage in a boxing ring, though he conceded that an MMA fight would be a different story.
Paul’s comments came during a recent interview where he discussed a potential boxing bout with the UFC lightweight champion. The two fighters had previously exchanged words and agreed to spar during an appearance on Adin Ross’s livestream.
Paul elaborated on the size difference, stating, “It would be like playing with a little toy. He’s like 5’5”… he can’t even ride a roller coaster. The guy is tiny.”
Jake Paul wants to fight “The Notorious” or “The Eagle”
In the same interview, Paul also expressed his ambition to compete in mixed martial arts against prominent figures like Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov. He emphasized the potential magnitude of such a fight, particularly with Khabib, and stated, “It would be massive. We need to get Khabib out of retirement.”
Jake Paul is currently on the sidelines following his heavyweight boxing loss to Anthony Joshua. Meanwhile, Ilia Topuria is preparing for a lightweight title unification bout against interim champion Justin Gaethje on June 14.
English Translation:
Jake Paul has expressed his confidence in a boxing match against Ilia Topuria, believing the UFC lightweight champion would be an easy opponent for him. Paul stated that facing Topuria in a boxing bout would be comparable to “playing with a little toy” due to the significant size difference.
The two fighters had previously agreed to spar after an interaction on Adin Ross’s livestream. In a recent interview, Paul commented on a potential boxing match with Topuria, referring to it as a sparring session for himself. He acknowledged Topuria as a skilled striker but highlighted the massive size disadvantage the Georgian-Spaniard would face against him in boxing. However, Paul admitted that an MMA fight between them would unfold very differently.
Paul further elaborated on the size disparity, saying, “It would be like playing with a little toy. He’s like 5’5”… he can’t even ride a roller coaster. The guy is tiny.”
Jake Paul wants to fight “The Notorious” or “The Eagle”
During the same interview, Paul also revealed his desire to face Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov in an MMA fight. He believes such a bout would be “massive” and stated, “We need to get Khabib out of retirement.”
Jake Paul is currently inactive after his heavyweight boxing loss to Anthony Joshua. Ilia Topuria, on the other hand, is preparing for a lightweight title unification bout against interim champion Justin Gaethje on June 14.
