Paul has become a lucrative figure in boxing, with notable wins against former UFC fighters. Now, legendary trainer Teddy Atlas has an idea for Paul's next challenge: Wladimir Klitschko.
Atlas shared his thoughts in a recent interview:
"Maybe you fight Klitschko. Klitschko's talking about coming back. He's about as good a shape as somebody his age could be in. You look at him. He looks like he's made out of steel, he's still in tremendous shape. I saw him in Saudi during the last fight. We were all over there together. We were there sitting ringside right next to each other for the Usyk-Fury rematch, and he's in great shape."
Klitschko dominated the heavyweight division from 2004 to 2015, creating what many called the "Klitschko era" alongside his brother Vitali. Trained by the late Manny Steward, Wladimir retired in 2017 but has recently hinted at a comeback. His goal? To break George Foreman's record as the oldest heavyweight champion.
Atlas believes Klitschko would be a formidable opponent for Paul:
"He's not damaged. It's not like he got damaged too much in his career, he did have a few knockout losses, but it wasn't where he took a steady pounding that would be detrimental for the future. He's still the steel hammer. He's a giant, he can still punch like hell. Power never leaves. He could punch like hell with the right hand like I said. He still looks good. He's still in great shape, boy, if there'd be a lot of people wanting to see Paul get his comeuppance."
The Ukrainian former champion keeps himself in excellent shape and still packs a powerful punch. A fight between Paul and Klitschko would certainly grab public attention, with many fans eager to see Paul face a tough, experienced opponent.
While this matchup remains speculation for now, it's clear that Jake Paul's next move will be closely watched by boxing fans and critics alike. His recent fight with Tyson proved his ability to generate interest, and a bout with Klitschko could take that to another level.