YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has officially announced his next boxing fight, which is set to take place on March 2 in Puerto Rico. Paul also revealed that his rematch offer to Tommy Fury was ignored, prompting him to send contracts to two potential opponents.
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Contracts Sent Out
According to Paul, his team sent out two contracts on Tuesday in hopes of securing an opponent for his upcoming fight. He took to social media platform X to share the news and stated, "Let’s see which of the two potential opponents accepts first."
Potential Opponents
While no official announcement has been made regarding Paul's opponent, it is rumored that Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat is one of the potential candidates. Goyat had called out Paul on Instagram last month. Paul further fueled speculation by sharing Goyat's reel on his Instagram story and tagging noted boxing promoters 'Most Valuable Promotions' to make the fight happen.
Goyat, with a record of 18-4-2, typically weighs between 144lbs and 147lbs when fighting.
Tommy Fury Rematch Offer
Paul also addressed his attempts to secure a rematch with Tommy Fury, whom he previously fought in February last year. Despite a final round knockdown, Fury emerged victorious by split decision. Paul claims that Fury has remained silent about the rematch offer.
Paul's Loss and Victories
The defeat to Fury marked the first and only loss in Paul's fledgling boxing career. However, he quickly bounced back with a points victory over UFC veteran Nate Diaz in the summer. Most recently, Paul scored a first-round knockout against Andre August on December 15. August, a legitimate boxer, was only the second professional fighter that Paul has faced in his four-year career.
Paul's Confidence and Manifestation
Reflecting on his recent victory, Paul expressed his confidence by stating, "I said I'd get a first-round knockout all week, I manifested this, and I said I need to bring back the old Problem Child."
