There appears to be a bizarre feud brewing between controversial web sensation turned boxer Jake Paul and former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou.
This past Monday evening, it was announced that Jake Paul‘s scheduled fight against Gervonta Davis on November 14 is officially off following an investigation into recent accusations against ‘Tank’.
When the fight was originally announced it caused major controversy within the boxing world due to the huge size difference between the 2 fighters.
And while the fight was under jeopardy, Paul’s team began shortlisting potential alternative opponents, one in all which was the previous UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou.
Ngannou and Paul trade barbs online ahead of potential clash
At one time limit it seemed as if there was a mutual respect between ‘The Problem Child’ and Ngannou, especially with them working alongside one another within the PFL.
Despite that, when ‘The Predator’ discovered in regards to the 28-year-old’s fight offer, he revealed he felt disrespected considering the large difference between him and Davis.
The previous UFC champion’s comments didn’t sit well with Paul who went on to label him ‘scared’, and claimed he can be ‘light work’.
Clapping back at Paul, Ngannou responded: “Select your words properly boy. I agree that you just need someone to discipline you for what you probably did to Mike Tyson, but stay in your lane.”
In typical Paul fashion, he pulled out the cardboard that his recent activity in the game paved the best way for Ngannou to go away the UFC and earn more money.
“My lane helped your lane. I spoke up for you over and all over again. No more. Have a look at yourself within the mirror. God don’t like ugly. Possibly the reality is you’re a fake holier than thou actor, when it’s at all times been nearly you. Possibly use your platform to talk on the youth of your country (posting a flag ain’t it), as a substitute of doing TMZ interviews like a con man to speak about me.
“Reality check… I sleep you in boxing and Jon Jones does (in MMA),” Paul continued.
“You probably did speak up for me up to now, but we’re still not in the identical lane. Grow up and don’t fall so low,” Ngannou responded.
Is Jake Paul vs Francis Ngannou an actual possibility?
At this point, it seems possible that ‘The Problem Child’ could fight anyone he targets, with it guaranteed to be a giant payday for whoever he picks.
Having said that, Ngannou doesn’t fit the standard mold of a Jake Paul opponent, and as ‘The Predator’ said himself, it will be a stark difference to him fighting ‘Tank’ Davis.
Despite that, money talks and the essential reason why Ngannou left the UFC was in order that he could explore more opportunities within the combat sports world, with this shockingly being one in all the largest.