Joe Calzaghe the Italian Dragon may fight American Youtuber
The Italian Dragon hailing from Pentwynmawr, near Newbridge told Boxing News: 'Would I get in the ring with Jake Paul? Let's say for £10 million.
'That would keep me happy. As long as I don't have to make weight for the fight, give me about four or five months' training and I'll be good!'
Joe Calzaghe is widely regarded as an 'undefeated boxer.'
The Italian Dragon Joe Calzaghe undefeated Welsh champion teases he'd fight You Tuber Jake Paul (Image: NQ) He retired in 2009 with a record of 46 wins and 0 losses and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014.
Jake Paul on the other hand has been boxing since for about five years.
His professional boxing record stands at 11 wins and one loss.
He has taken on the likes of Tommy Fury and Mike Tyson.
His main YouTube channel has over 20 million subscribers.
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