Jake Paul, the American boxer and former YouTuber, has thrown some serious shade at Conor McGregor. He believes McGregor avoids a fight with him because he knows Paul's a better puncher and boxer. This is quite the statement considering McGregor's renowned fighting reputation in the UFC.
In recent years, McGregor has seen a significant decline in his fighting activity. His last bout took place in 2021 against [Dustin Poirier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Poirier), where he didn't perform up to expectations. Although there were talks of his return to face [Michael Chandler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Chandler), it seems injuries and a suspension derailed those plans until 2026. Skipping drug tests in 2024 added an 18-month suspension, further affecting his chances of returning to the ring soon.
On the other side, Jake Paul has kept busy and continued to improve his skills. His recent fight against [Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_C%C3%A9sar_Ch%C3%A1vez_Jr.) at the end of June last year showed just how far he's come as a fighter. Victory came with judges scoring 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93 in Paul's favor, proving he's not just talk but can also back it up in the ring.
Meanwhile, as Paul looks for other possible opponents, [Gervonta Davis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gervonta_Davis) has emerged as a potential substitute. Davis had a tough draw against [Lamont Roach Jr.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamont_Roach_Jr.) back in March last year and faced legal troubles after an alleged assault on October 27 prompted a civil lawsuit instead of criminal charges. The victim chose to seek damages over prosecution.
It's uncertain when Jake Paul will face off against another tough opponent, but whoever steps into the ring with him will undoubtedly be cautious given his current momentum and self-assured demeanor.
