Sergey Kovalev, ex-world champion, has called out JAKE PAUL and has promised to "knock him out".
Kovalev was once considered the top ten pound-for pound during his prime. He will be facing Tervel Pulev in May.
He will then be ready to face any opponent - even Paul, a YouTuber who has been unbeaten in boxing.
Kovalev, 39 years old, said to TMZ Sports, "Fight with Jake Paul?" I'm ready. And I'll knock him out.
"In time let me make my comeback fight, and then we will be able to do any fight."
Kovalev hasn't fought since November 2019, when he was defeated in round 11 by Canelo alvarez, 31,
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Bektemir Melikuziev (25), was scheduled to be his opponent in January, but he was forced to withdraw after testing positive for synthetic testosterone banned.
Kovalev attributed the failure of his test to a tainted vitamin and protested his innocence, as he prepares for Kubrat Pulev's younger brother upon his return.
Paul, 25 was in the ring at the time, and he defeated Tyron Woodley (39), in a late-notice rematch.
Woodley, who had been defeated on points four-months earlier, was replaced by Tommy Fury (22), who pulled out in injury.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredPaul added to KOs against online rival 'AnEsonGib, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson (37), and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren (37).
The American boxer has yet to face a recognized fighter, but he announced that he would be back in August.
