Jake Paul Calls Out Alex Pereira for Boxing Match, UFC Champion Accepts via Video Call
Jake Paul, the 27-year-old former content creator turned professional boxer, has issued a challenge to UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, 37, for a boxing match. Pereira, who recently expressed interest in boxing in the future, accepted the challenge via a surreal video call with Paul while the latter was still in the ring being interviewed.
In a post-fight interview, Paul touted his own boxing credentials, stating that he has already defeated several UFC champions, including Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley (twice). He believes that Pereira, the youngest UFC champion Paul would face, is a worthy opponent.
Pereira, meanwhile, responded to Paul’s challenge with a simple "Come on! Boy" during their video call. This unexpected turn of events has set the stage for a highly anticipated boxing match between the two fighters.
The challenge has also raised questions about whether the UFC will allow Pereira to leave the organization to pursue a boxing match with Paul. Paul publicly questioned whether Dana White, the UFC’s CEO, would be willing to let Pereira leave the UFC, citing the potential embarrassment of having their top fighter lose to a boxer.
With this high-profile challenge accepted, boxing fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this intriguing match between two formidable fighters.
