Originally, Paul was supposed to face Tyson in a boxing match on July 20. However, due to a medical issue with Tyson, the fight has been rescheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In the meantime, Paul is looking to stay active and make his first appearance in the MMA cage. He's targeting a crossover fight between UFC and PFL at UFC 303.
Here's what makes this even more interesting:
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Paul vs. O'Malley: Jake Paul didn't hold back when he took aim at O'Malley. "100% will kill O'Malley in MMA," Paul wrote on X. "He's a small man. PFL Vs UFC June 29th." O'Malley, who fights at 135 pounds, is the current UFC bantamweight champion, while Paul, prepping for his heavyweight bout against Tyson, weighed in at 200 pounds for his last fight.
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Paul's PFL Deal: Back in January, Paul signed a multifight contract with the PFL to compete in their Super Fight pay-per-view events. Initially, PFL CEO Pete Murray mentioned that Paul's MMA debut was expected in 2025, post-Tyson fight. But with Tyson's fight delay, Paul seems ready to step into the MMA world sooner.
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Event Uncertainty: UFC 303's main event is up in the air, with doubts growing about the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight happening as scheduled. Meanwhile, PFL is hosting PFL 6 on June 28, just a day before UFC 303. Considering PFL's previous plans for Paul's debut, this timing adds another layer of excitement and unpredictability.
While it's highly unlikely that Paul will actually face O'Malley in the octagon or anyone at UFC 303, there's a buzz around who his first MMA opponent will be. With Paul aiming for someone closer to his weight class under the PFL banner, fans are eager to see how this YouTuber-turned-boxer will fare in the MMA arena.
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