Jake Paul reveals ‘hit list’ of 13 potential opponents – including his own kin
In 2021, callouts are frequently given and received by YouTuber-turned-boxing-star Jake Paul. That’s nothing new.
However, Paul took things to the next level Saturday when he compiled a giant inventory of potential opponents – past, current, and future – he hopes to knock off his “hit list” as time goes on.
His three past opponents were listed, as well as his Aug. 29 opponent, Tyron Woodley. But there was a host of new names, as well, who ranged from UFC fighters to boxing champions to celebrities – and even a family member.
Check out Jake Paul’s full “hit list” below:
AnEsonGib – check
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: AnEsonGib speaks onstage during the Jake Paul VS. Anesongib press conference at Beauty & Essex on January 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
Pro boxing record: 0-1 Claim to fame: YouTuber Result: Jake Paul def. AnEsonGib via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:18
Nate Robinson – check
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: Jake Paul reacts over his knockout victory against Nate Robinson in the second round during Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. presented by Triller at Staples Center on November 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Triller)
Pro boxing record: 0-1 Claim to fame: Ex-NBA player, multitime Slam Dunk champion Result: Jake Paul def. Nate Robinson via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 1:24
Ben Askren – check
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 17: Jake Paul and Ben Askren face off in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for Triller)
Pro boxing record: 0-1 Claims to fame: Former Bellator and ONE Championship champion, ex-UFC fighter, former U.S. Olympian in wrestling Result: Jake Paul def. Ben Askren via TKO (punch) – Round 1, 1:59
Tyron Woodley
Pro boxing record: 0-0 Claim to fame: Former UFC welterweight champion Result: TBD – Aug. 29 in Cleveland on Showtime pay-per-view
Canelo Alvarez
February 27, 2021; Miami, Florida; Saul Alvarez and Avni Yildirim during their WBA, WBC and Ring Magazine super middleweight championship bout at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
Pro boxing record: 56-1-2 Claim to fame: Current Unified suppermiddleweight boxing world champion Result: TBD
Nate Diaz or Nick Diaz
Pro boxing record (combined): 1-0 Claims to fame: Two of the biggest names in UFC/MMA history Result(s): TBD
Kamaru Usman
Pro boxing record: 0-0 Claim to fame: Current UFC welterweight champion Result: TBD
Tommy Fury
TELFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Tommy Fury celebrates after victory in the Light Heavyweight fight between Tommy Fury and Jordan Grant at Telford International Centre on June 05, 2021 in Telford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Pro boxing record: 6-0 Claim to fame: British pro boxer, reality television star, half-brother of boxing superstar Tyson Fury Result: TBD
Conor McGregor
Aug 26, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor (back) hits Floyd Mayweather Jr. from behind during a boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Pro boxing record: 0-1 Claim to fame: Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Result: TBD
KSI
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 09: KSI reacts after it was announced he defeated Logan Paul in their pro debut fight at Staples Center on November 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. KSI won by decision. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775432737 ORIG FILE ID: 1181291255
Pro boxing record: 1-0 Claims to fame: YouTuber, rapper Result: TBD
Gervonta Davis
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Gervonta Davis celebrates after he TKO's Jesus Cuellar in the third round to win the WBA Super Featherweight Championship bout at Barclays Center on April 21, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Pro boxing record: 25-0 Claim to fame: Multidivision WBA champion Result: TBD
Logan Paul?
Logan Paul stands in the ring before an exhibition boxing match against Floyd Mayweather at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pro boxing record: 0-1 Claim to fame: YouTuber, brother of Jake Paul Result: TBD https://www.instagram.com/p/CSkGF1Nrfyf/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-ygEUdXv4 The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie's blog space. We don't take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS. [vertical-gallery id=636702] [vertical-gallery id=604302]
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