Published 15:29 IST, November 30th 2020
Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor after beating Nate Robinson: “I'm gonna knock him out”
After defeating Nate Robinson, YouTuber Jake Paul called out former UFC double champion Conor McGregor and his teammate Dillon Danis to a boxing match.
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YouTuber Jake Paul recorded his second professional boxing victory on Saturday night in dominant fashion. 23-year-old kcked out former NBA star Nate Robinson with a devastating KO in second round. After getting hit, Nate Robinson – who was making his boxing debut – fell face first and initially lost consciousness. However, 36-year-old has since recovered.
After bout, Jake Paul told Jim Gray that he talks “a lot of s***, but I back it up”. Paul said he wants to continue fighting and went on to call out Cor McGregor and Dillon Danis. Though it raised many eyebrows, Paul backed up his original statement by tweeting: “I mean what fighter with this big of a platform is calling out McGregor? It's gonna happen. You will all see.” He also tagged Cor McGregor’s manr Audie Attar, claiming that he’s going to call him to discuss about a possible bout with UFC star.
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This is t first time Jake Paul has called out Cor McGregor. Earlier while talking to BT Sport, Paul slammed torious One, claiming that he could beat Cor McGregor in a boxing match. While saying Jake Paul vs Cor McGregor is bound to happen, Problem Child added, “I've been going into gym for past three years and all I've been focusing on is boxing, so come over into my arena and you're going to get your a** beat.”
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Jake Paul vs Cor McGregor: Fans give Paul little chance of a win
Despite only having two professional wins to his name, it seems younger Paul bror clearly rates himself as a boxer. And though Jake Paul vs Cor McGregor will t happen anytime soon, many believe that former UFC double champion will come out on top. According to fans, McGregor has a far better skillset n Paul as he traded blows with boxing legend Floyd Maywear for 10 rounds before getting kcked out on his debut.
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Cor McGregor is currently training to make his UFC return as he’s scheduled to take on Dustin Poirier in a rematch at UFC 257. After that, McGregor is rumoured to fight Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match, with bout set to take place in Middle East. McGregor and Pacquiao will collide in an exhibition match with profits going to charity.
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Im Source: Cor McGregor, Jake Paul/ Instagram
15:29 IST, November 30th 2020