Oleksandr Usyk added another big win to his record on Saturday. The 38-year-old Ukrainian boxer stopped Daniel Dubois for the second time in two years.
Usyk's victory over Dubois comes on top of his two wins each against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. These accomplishments put Usyk on the same level as true legends of the sport. Many boxing fans might even consider adding him to their personal Mount Rushmore of fighters.
The fight happened on what turned out to be a great day for boxing. It also saw Manny Pacquiao make an impressive return to the ring at 46 years old.
But the spotlight quickly shifted from Usyk's achievement when Jake Paul entered the ring after the fight. Paul faced off with Usyk and proposed an MMA match between them. This move made many fans angry. They saw it as disrespectful to Usyk's legacy and a sign that boxing and sports in general are heading in the wrong direction.
Paul didn't suggest a boxing match with Usyk. He knows he'd lose badly in that scenario. Instead, he proposed an MMA fight where he'd have a better chance.
Usyk might be open to the idea. A fight with Paul in any format would likely bring in a lot of money for both men.
"Jake Paul entering the ring after Usyk's fight and challenging him to an MMA match is exactly what's wrong with boxing and sports today," said one angry fan on social media.
Despite the controversy, Usyk's win cements his place among boxing's greats. His string of victories against top opponents shows he's one of the best fighters of his generation.
