Jake Paul is getting ready to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a boxing match on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The fight comes after Paul's recent controversial bout with Mike Tyson, which left many fans unimpressed.
Paul beat 'Iron Mike' in Arlington, Texas, in a fight that divided opinions and got people talking. Now, he's set to step into the ring with Chavez Jr., a Mexican boxer with a solid reputation.
But Paul's not just focused on boxing. He's also looking at getting into MMA. In a chat with Fight Hype, Paul said:
"Yes, I want to be like Holly Holm. I'm super interested in testing my skills in the cage. I think it would be a great show. Nate Diaz keeps ducking. We'll find the right opponent."
Holly Holm, a former UFC champion, recently signed with Paul's company MVP Promotions. Paul sees her as a role model for his own potential MMA career.
Paul's partner, Nakisa Bidarian, has even revealed plans for Paul to fight Oleksandr Usyk, the current undisputed heavyweight champion, in an MMA bout. The fight is being talked about for 2026 in the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Paul's interest in both boxing and MMA has raised some eyebrows. With his fight against Chavez Jr. coming up, some worry that Paul's not giving it his full attention. There's an old saying that fits here: "he who grasps too much, grasps too little."
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has a lot on his plate. He's juggling his upcoming boxing match, his interest in MMA, and the fallout from his fight with Tyson. It's a lot to handle, and only time will tell if Paul can successfully manage it all.
