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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot
JAKE PAUL revealed he is in stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk after teasing a world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was called out by the heavyweight king with the two camps now in negotiations. Advertisement 3 Jake Paul pictured with Oleksandr Usyk Credit: @mostvaluablepromotions But, Usyk has challenged Paul to a bout in the MMA cage and not the boxing ring. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and eyes an MMA debut next year with Usyk among his options. Accompanied by UFC legend Holly Holm, he said: "I want to be like Holly here and test my skills in the cage. "That's something I'm super, super interested in and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. Advertisement "Nate Diaz is still ducking but we need to find the right opponent, Usyk maybe." Paul's promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: "Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA. "They've been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that in 2026. So something we definitely want to pursue." Bidarian added that the PFL have shown interest in promoting the crossover fight. Advertisement 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But first Usyk, 38, returns on July 19 at Wembley Stadium to rematch Daniel Dubois, 27, who he beat in 2023. And it will be for the undisputed heavyweight titles following the Ukrainian's two points wins over Tyson Fury, 36, last year. Advertisement Usyk has warned he has just two fights left and has called out UFC star Alex Pereira, 37, in the past. Paul, 28, meanwhile faces former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in his next bout on June 28 in California. It comes off the back of his points win in November against Mike Tyson, who controversially made a comeback aged 58. Paul moves back from to cruiserweight after moving up to heavyweight and revealed talks to fight WBC champ Badou Jack. Advertisement He said: "I'm super interested. I had Nakisa contact his team behind the scenes so those discussions are happening." It comes after Jack, 41, told SunSport: "It's a money fight. It's an easy fight and it's a money fight So, why not?"
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot
JAKE PAUL revealed he is in stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk after teasing a world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer 3 Jake Paul pictured with Oleksandr Usyk Credit: @mostvaluablepromotions But, Usyk has Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and eyes an MMA debut next year with Usyk among his options. Accompanied by UFC legend Holly Holm, he said: "I want to be like Holly here and test my skills in the cage. "That's something I'm super, super interested in and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. READ MORE IN BOXING "Nate Diaz is still ducking but we need to find the right opponent, Usyk maybe." Paul's promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: "Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA. "They've been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that in 2026. So something we definitely want to pursue." Bidarian added that the PFL have shown interest in promoting the crossover fight. Most read in Boxing 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But first Usyk, 38, And it will be for the undisputed heavyweight titles following the Ukrainian's two points wins over Tyson Fury, 36, last year. Usyk has warned he has just two fights left and has called out UFC star Alex Pereira, 37, in the past. Paul, 28, meanwhile faces former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, It comes off the back of his points win in November against Mike Tyson, who controversially made a comeback aged 58. Paul moves back from to cruiserweight after moving up to heavyweight and He said: "I'm super interested. I had Nakisa contact his team behind the scenes so those discussions are happening." It comes after Jack, 41, told SunSport: "It's a money fight. It's an easy fight and it's a money fight So, why not?" 3 Badou Jack is linked with fighting Jake Paul Credit: Getty
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Professional Fighters League launches an MMA division in Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY — The Professional Fighters League has launched a new international division in Australia and New Zealand to showcase mixed martial arts competitors in the Oceania region. The PFL Pacific was launched in Sydney on Tuesday, expanding the league's reach into the southern hemisphere. 'It has been a priority of ours to bring the Professional Fighters League to Australia and the Pacific region,' PFL chief executive Peter Murray said in a statement. 'With the launch of PFL Pacific, we're also building a foundation for long-term growth and aiming to crown more Aussie champions than any other league over the next three years.'
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Professional Fighters League launches MMA division in Australia and New Zealand
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has launched a new international division in Australia and New Zealand to showcase mixed martial arts competitors in the Oceania region. The PFL Pacific was launched in Sydney on Tuesday, expanding the league's reach into the southern hemisphere. 'It has been a priority of ours to bring the Professional Fighters League to Australia and the Pacific region,' PFL chief executive Peter Murray said in a statement. 'With the launch of PFL Pacific, we're also building a foundation for long-term growth and aiming to crown more Aussie champions than any other league over the next three years.' The PLF is partnering with the streaming service Stan and Australia's Nine Network in a broadcasting deal that covers subscription, pay-per-view and free-to-air TV. The first PFL Pacific tournament will take place next year across four live events featuring regional fighters in single-elimination brackets and using the league's 'win and advance' format. The PFL Pacific launch was days after it emerged that former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's PFL Europe debut, scheduled for May 23 had been postponed. The 43-year-old Evra, who retired from soccer in 2019, has been training in combat alongside MMA star Cedric Doumbe.
San Francisco Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Professional Fighters League launches an MMA division in Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY (AP) — The Professional Fighters League has launched a new international division in Australia and New Zealand to showcase mixed martial arts competitors in the Oceania region. The PFL Pacific was launched in Sydney on Tuesday, expanding the league's reach into the southern hemisphere. 'It has been a priority of ours to bring the Professional Fighters League to Australia and the Pacific region,' PFL chief executive Peter Murray said in a statement. "With the launch of PFL Pacific, we're also building a foundation for long-term growth and aiming to crown more Aussie champions than any other league over the next three years.' The PLF is partnering with the streaming service Stan and Australia's Nine Network in a broadcasting deal that covers subscription, pay-per-view and free-to-air TV. The first PFL Pacific tournament will take place next year across four live events featuring regional fighters in single-elimination brackets and using the league's 'win and advance' format. The PFL Pacific launch was days after it emerged former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's PFL Europe debut scheduled for May 23 had been postponed.
