Jake Paul is not done calling out UFC stars, and this time, he has added a financial twist to his challenge.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has built his career on crossing over into MMA territory, repeatedly questioning whether elite fighters can truly compete with him inside a boxing ring.
But what keeps the conversation alive is not just the fights that happen, it is the ones that never do. Paul has consistently claimed that many fighters talk publicly but hesitate when real opportunities are presented.
Speaking to Complex in an interview shared via Happy Punch on X, Paul did not hold back.
“I think a lot of these guys, and I’ve proven it time and time again with the best strikers from MMA… I beat them pretty easily at an earlier point in my career,” Paul said.
He added, “They say they can beat me in boxing or whatever this stuff they’re saying is, is like a joke to me. I just want someone to get in there with me.”
The statement reflects a familiar pattern. Paul continues to position himself as someone willing to face MMA fighters in boxing, while questioning whether they are equally willing to step into his world.
By naming Pimblett and Topuria, he is targeting two fighters with strong fanbases and growing reputations, making the challenge even more noticeable.
Paul also claimed that he went beyond just words when trying to set up a fight.
“I tried to send a jet to Paddy Pimblett. I was going to give him a million dollars, and then it’s just radio silence. I’m guessing it’ll be the same with Topuria,” he continued.
“When they’re on the livestream, say, ‘I’ll do it right now. Let’s do it.’ And then when it goes to happen, it just doesn’t come to fruition. And we will see. In a boxing match, that’s honestly a warm-up for me,” Paul concluded.
That claim highlights the gap between public callouts and actual negotiations. While fighters often entertain matchups in interviews or on social media, turning those moments into real fights involves contracts, promotions and timing.
From Paul’s perspective, that gap is where the issue lies. He is suggesting that once the logistics become real, the interest fades.
At the same time, fighters like Pimblett and Topuria are active in the UFC, where their priorities revolve around title contention and division rankings rather than crossover boxing matches.
But as long as the callouts continue, the possibility, however unlikely, remains part of the conversation.
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