Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (purple gloves) reacts after defeating Jiri Prochazka (blue gloves) throughout UFC 303 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities Jake Paul says that he would be the world champion of the cruiserweight division in two years, however it looks as if he has his eyes set on UFC Champion Alex Pereira first.
After a six-round beatdown on Naked Knuckle Combating Championship’s Mike Perry, Paul referred to as out Pereira, who’s coming off a brutal knockout victory towards Jiri Prochazaka at UFC 303.
“Alex Pereria, you mentioned that you just wish to field—I am – I’m the king of this, I’m the king of this, come over,” Paul mentioned. “We are able to make it occur, I would like you, Alex Pereria.
Simply moments after the callout, Paul’s enterprise companion and Most Worthwhile Promotions co-founder, Nakisa Bidarian, handed The Drawback Baby a cellphone with a FaceTime name from Pereira.
“Will Dana [White] allow you to out [of your UFC contract]?” Paul requested.
“We’ll speak to him,” Pereira mentioned.
Paul went on to inform Pereira that he’s gentle work and to inform UFC CEO Dana White that the larger they’re, the more durable they fall. Then, the decision disconnected as Paul hung up, and Pereira burst out laughing.
White is notoriously, publicly towards Paul’s boxing circus. Each time Paul containers an ex-MMA fighter, he’s gained. Based on reviews, White supplied Perry a brand new UFC contract if he was in a position to knock out Paul.
It’s clear that the UFC boss dislikes Paul, however letting one of many largest fight sports activities stars out of his contract appears wildly unlikely. Maybe Pereira noticed a chance to have some enjoyable with the callout and instantly jumped in on a viral second.
Pereira simply turned 37, and we all know Paul’s affinity for preventing older MMA guys. Nevertheless, Poatan is on high of his recreation. He’s on a four-fight successful streak, along with his final loss coming in April 2023 towards Israel Adesanya. He’s a former UFC middleweight champion and the reigning UFC gentle heavyweight champion.
White is presently tempted to match up Pereira with Jon Jones, who’s the reigning UFC heavyweight champion. Even after Pereira’s dominance in recent times, White nonetheless publicly backs Jones as one of the best pound-for-pound fighter within the UFC.
In the meantime, Paul’s subsequent battle is anticipated to be on November 15 in Dallas. The long-awaited Netflix showdown towards legendary Mike Tyson may lastly be taking place.
“Mike, I like you, however that is my sport now,’’ Paul mentioned. “You’re a legend. You’re one of many two most well-known boxers to ever dwell. You and Muhammad Ali. It’s an honor to get within the ring with you. I’m so, so honored, you’re a legend.
“However I’m going to take your throne, brother.”
Calling out 58-year-old Tyson shouldn’t be going to get Paul any nearer to his objective of changing into a world champion. However it can make him some huge cash.
Combating Pereira would in all probability make each males fairly wealthy, too. And that’s what this complete charade is all about.
