Jake Paul made Oleksandr Usyk offer after Anthony | Boxing News

Oleksandr Usyk may beat Anthony Joshua to a combat with Jake Paul after the Ukrainian’s crew supervisor revealed the Usyk would take into account going through Paul in a cage.

While having fun with a break from boxing after his second conquer Tyson Fury final December, Usyk had hoped to face the victor of Daniel Dubois versus Joseph Parker. Unfortunately for the Ukrainian champ, that bout was referred to as off on the eleventh hour as a result of Dubois struggling an sickness.

Despite this setback, there may be nonetheless an urge for food to sq. off with Dubois in an undisputed conflict. Sergey Lapin, Usyk’s camp supervisor, informed OLBG: “Oleksandr Usyk wants to make his next fight against Daniel Dubois. Dubois is our priority, because he has the belt. We are waiting for the date of the fight with Dubois, we assume it will take place in Riyadh or London, one of the world capitals of boxing and Usyk will once again prove that he is the best fighter of our generation.”

As Usyk nears the top of a storied boxing profession, he is additionally in search of new challenges, together with, it appears, a potential MMA bout with Paul. Whilst a showdown with Joshua is actually glamorous for the YouTuber-turned-boxer, a probability to tackle the best heavyweight of the century could also be an offer the 28-year-old cannot refuse.

Speaking about potential transfer to the cage, Lapin mentioned: “Usyk has always cared only about fighting the best and creating a lasting legacy in the great sport of boxing. But in the future, as he further solidifies his place as one of the true great fighters, we’ll see what other opportunities open up for him.

“It may be great to step into the cage with Jake Paul beneath MMA guidelines, it will be fascinating if there may be money to be made from it. Also, we by no means say by no means about combating the damaging Alex Pereira, presumably partnered with Dana White. Dana’s transfer to boxing may open the door for more fights between boxers and present UFC stars. Dana is a succesful man, and with Turki’s skills, they might create a very fascinating project. It will carry consideration to our great sport, increase the fan base, appeal to new investment and presumably increase the purses of the athletes.”

Lapin’s comments come after the ever-provocative Paul laid down the gauntlet for a marquee fight with Joshua, declaring on his YouTube series BS with Jake Paul: “I need to combat Anthony Joshua as a result of I do know I’ll f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s a**,” asserting “He does not have a chin and he has no talent and he is stiff. I really like you, Anthony, we’re buddies and all this s*** however I need to combat you. I’ll beat Canelo, I’ll beat a lot of f***ing people.”

Paul signed a deal to fight under the PFL back in January 2023, but is yet to make his professional debut inside the cage. PFL CEO Peter Murray confirmed last year that he will stage a ‘mega event’ involving ‘The Problem Child’ at some point in 2025. However, with Usyk set to return to the ring this summer, if the Ukrainian is that eager to step into the SmartCage – the PFL may opt to wait a little while longer in a bid to potentially make the Paul vs Usyk super-fight.

Joshua, meanwhile, is currently on the lookout for a fight and hasn’t fought since losing to Dubois back in September. Many doubt ‘AJ’ has what it takes to become a world champion for a third time in his career. Therefore, he may be chasing the big paydays, and a clash with Paul would earn him millions.

Even as Paul courts controversy and matches, British heavyweight Joshua isn’t the only one in his sights; Dubois too has been on his radar. Dubois confidently stated, “If Jake desires it with me, he can get it,” recounting how his team reached out to Paul: “We messaged him, my dad and everybody determined, ‘Yeah, let’s call him out.’ Even although it is simply publicity, you by no means know what can occur on this sport. It’s unusual instances.”

Paul hit back on social media with a sharp retort, saying: “Man been boxing for 12 years, has over 100 fights between newbie and professional and fought on my undercard…hahaha. But f*** it…I’m going to have Nakisa speak to Frankie Warren and get you in line for the throne. Unlike Artur [Beterbiev], not less than you may have a few thousand followers.”