Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul is gearing up for his MMA debut and PFL boss Peter Murray confirmed his first match will be later this year.
Jake Paul hastaken the combat sports world by storm, defeating some of the greatest UFC fighters of all time in boxing including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva and even a KO victory against Tyron Woodley.
In a recent interview shared by reporter John Morgan, Murray revealed that information about Jake’s firstMMAfight will be coming a lot sooner than fans think.
PFL CEO reveals new info on Jake Paul MMA debut
Murray responded to the concerns, revealing that the younger Paul brother would indeed be fighting later this year and he’s been hard at work preparing.
Spoke with@PFLMMACEO Peter Murray on his plans in key year for promotion and his vision of “growing the PFL as an overall global powerhouse in the sport.”
“Yeah, Jake’s very active, A in boxing, B he’s training MMA, and we’re excited,” he said. “Multiple opponents are lining up to be part of his debut into MMA.”
One such opponentcould be Nate Diaz, who Jake had originally challenged to a rematch in MMA after besting him in the boxing ring.
Although The Problem Child’s debut match hasn’t been confirmed just yet, expect full details in the weeks ahead, potentially after Jake’s next bout against a still yet-to-be-named opponent.
“We’ll be announcing those details, I would say, in the coming months,” Murray added.
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