JAKE PAUL is 'toying with' an MMA switch in preparation for his next fight. He also revealed that negotiations are ongoing with potential opponents.
The YouTuber turned prizefighting star has recently returned to the gym and began training for his next fight.
Paul, 25, announced that he would be returning to the ring within five months.
Conor McGregor (33), has been invited to fight in a UFC match in shock switch sport.
He even stated that he is ready to make his MMA debut after his return from injury.
He said to TMZ Sports, "We're in discussions with a few different people. We are exploring the possibility of entering MMA for the next fight.
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"So, we are in negotiations, Nakisa is my manager, Most Valuable Promotions. We're talking with a lot of people and trying to figure out who makes the best sense.
Paul has a history of feuding with Dana White, UFC president. Bellator and PFL are alternatives.
He said, "We are definitely talking to both those entities and other MMA entity as well to determine where it makes sense."
"Working on some exciting things there, but there are a lot of people I want to fight. It just depends on who is ready and who has the highest pay-per view.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit Required"Because I haven’t yet fought someone with a bigger name than me,
"I have done all the promotion so I want someone with as much fame as me to fight me, and that's exactly what we are looking for."
Paul was the last to be in the ring on December 31st when he defeated Tyron Woodley (39), in their late-notice match.
Woodley, who had been defeated on points four-months earlier, was replaced by Tommy Fury (22), who was injured.
Paul won the KOs against online rival 'AnEsonGib, an ex-NBA player Nate Robinson (37), and Ben Askren (37),
