Jake Paul, a 27-year-old former YouTuber turned boxer, has got the attention of current and retired boxing stars who want to fight him.
Paul's boxing journey started with fights against fellow influencers. He then moved on to sports stars and retired UFC fighters. His first bout against a traditional boxer, Tommy Fury, ended in a loss. But Paul bounced back in a big way.
His recent fight against 58-year-old Mike Tyson was a huge event. Paul won by a wide unanimous decision, making it one of the biggest boxing events of the year.
Now, Paul has to decide what's next. He could try the traditional route to a world title or keep having big-money fights against retired stars.
One of those retired stars, Carl Froch, has thrown his hat in the ring. Froch, a former super-middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer, retired in 2014 after his second win over George Groves at Wembley Stadium.
Known for his grit and exciting fights, Froch has wins over top fighters like Jean Pascal, Jermain Taylor, and Mikkel Kessler.
There were rumors that Froch was begging to fight Paul for money. Froch quickly denied this on his YouTube channel. He made it clear he'd fight for charity, not cash.
"I ain't begging for a payday, I'm begging to ram Jake Paul's teeth down the back of his f***ing throat. Boom. Game over. Jake Paul's bulls**t, fake, clown career over with one punch. That's all I'm begging for."
Froch vowed to end Paul's career with one knockout punch. But it's unlikely he'll get the chance. Paul hasn't included Froch in his recent list of potential opponents.
As Paul weighs his next move, the boxing world watches with interest. Will he continue with money-spinning events or try for a world title? Whatever he chooses, it's clear that Paul has made a big splash in the boxing world.
