Jake Paul responds to Terence Crawford's revelation of a potential $200 million boxing match
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Jake Paul Shades Terence Crawford, Calls Him 'Too Scared' to Face Him
In the world of boxing, YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul is gearing up for his return to the ring after his epic victory over Mike Tyson last year. With a potential world title shot on the horizon, Paul's name has been tossed around in association with some of the industry's heavyweights, including Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez.
Crawford will lock horns with Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight titles this coming September, a highly anticipated showdown dubbed as the 'Fight of the Century.' Ahead of this epic encounter, Crawford sat down with former NFL star Shannon Sharpe to discuss his boxing future.
Sharpe posed the question: "Would you fight Jake Paul?" and Crawford responded nonchalantly, "Nah, nah." However, when confronted with the hypothetical $200 million offer, Crawford seemingly warmed up to the idea, replying, "I'm fighting Jake Paul. Come on Jake. Hey Logan [Paul], forgive me, I gotta fight your brother."
Paul's reaction to Crawford's call-out was swift and slammed the pound-for-pound boxer, "Terence Crawford, you just made my shit list." He added, "All of these pound-for-pound fighters are too scared to fight me. They need $200 million to do it...piss."
This isn't the first time Paul has expressed frustration over lucrative fight deals falling apart. In February, a promised showdown with Canelo Alvarez was called off when the latter pulled out to sign a three-fight deal with Saudi Arabia instead. Reports suggested that a deal to face Paul was on the cards, only for Canelo to opt for a different opponent, Willian Scull.
Moving forward, Paul faces former WBC middleweight champion Julio Chavez Jr, the son of legendary three-division superstar Julio Cesar Chavez. Despite his Hall of Fame lineage, the 39-year-old Mexican has been quiet in the ring, with just one fight since 2021.
Paul, meanwhile, is preparing to shake off the excess weight gained from the heavyweight clash with Tyson, returning to the cruiserweight division.
As of now, there is no official confirmation of a boxing match between the two rivals, but the possibility of a fierce showdown remains an intriguing prospect in the boxing world.
Additional Insights:- Financially, a potential Jake Paul vs. Terence Crawford fight could be a massive payday for both parties, with Crawford mentioning a $200 million offer[3][4] and Paul having pocketed $40 million from his fight against Tyson.- If negotiations between the two fighters were to progress, the logistics would be crucial, including the date, venue, and terms that would appeal to both parties, given their contrasting professional backgrounds and the potential for a high-profile event.- It's worth noting that Dana White, a key figure in the UFC world, has shown interest in the boxing scene through TKO Boxing promotion. His involvement in future negotiations, should they occur, could significantly impact the course of events.- Negotiation challenges could arise due to differences in fight styles, media personalities, and audience demographics, making for an exciting and unpredictable event if it comes to fruition.
Jake Paul expressed his frustration yet again, as a potential match against Terence Crawford seemed to fall apart due to financial disagreements. While Crawford hinted at accepting a $200 million offer, Paul quickly added him to his 'shit list,' claiming that pound-for-pound fighters were too scared to face him. Meanwhile, in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), Dana White, a key figure in the UFC, has shown interest in the boxing scene, potentially playing a role in any future negotiations between Jake Paul and Terence Crawford.
