
YouTube Star Jake Paul is Under Fire for His Choice of Opponent
Boxing fans are expressing their disappointment and frustration with Jake Paul, accusing the YouTuber-turned-boxer of "cherry picking" his next opponent. Paul recently secured his eighth win in the ring against Andre August, but fans are not impressed with his choice for his next fight.
Neeraj Goyat Emerges as Paul's Next Potential Opponent
Boxing reporter Michael Benson revealed that Paul is in talks to fight Neeraj Goyat, as the two fighters were seen engaging in conversation on Instagram. Goyat, who has a record of 18-4-2, called out Paul on his social media page, to which Paul responded with a challenge of "Any time any place."
Weight Disparity Raises Eyebrows
One of the main points of contention for fans is the significant weight difference between the two fighters. While Goyat typically weighs between 144lbs and 147lbs in his fights, Paul weighed in at 199.4lbs for his last bout. Paul even mentioned this weight difference during their exchange, suggesting that he could even tie one arm behind his back when fighting Goyat.
Fans Express Displeasure with the Matchup
Many fans took to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with the proposed matchup. Some called it disrespectful, while others accused Paul of cherry picking his opponents. One fan even criticized Paul for making a mockery of the sport of boxing.

Paul's Only Defeat and Goyat's History
It is worth noting that Paul's only defeat in the ring came at the hands of Tommy Fury. Additionally, Goyat was previously scheduled to fight British boxer Amir Khan in 2019, but the fight was canceled after Goyat was injured in a car accident.
While talks are still ongoing for the potential fight between Jake Paul and Neeraj Goyat, it remains to be seen whether the matchup will satisfy fans or further fuel the controversy surrounding Paul's choice of opponents.