Jake Paul responded to the public negotiations conducted by his manager, Nakisa Bidarian, with Mams Taylor of Misfits Boxing regarding a potential fight against KSI.
Paul is currently weeks away from his return to the boxing ring, scheduled to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. This bout marks his first fight since his unanimous decision win over Mike Tyson.
He is actively seeking major challenges in his career, with recent discussions including a potential MMA fight against heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and not ruling out a boxing rematch with Tommy Fury.
A highly anticipated clash between Paul and KSI has been discussed for years, and negotiations between their teams recently resurfaced on social media platforms.
Paul’s manager, Nakisa Bidarian, engaged in a public social media exchange with Misfits Boxing head Mams Taylor concerning the terms of the potential fight with KSI. These public negotiation attempts revealed key disagreements, notably regarding the weight class for the bout.
In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Jake Paul offered his perspective on the ongoing discussions about fighting KSI.
Paul stated that KSI`s team is requesting an eight-round fight and consistently adds new conditions to the negotiations, while he himself is focused on pursuing much larger opportunities.
He asserted that KSI relies heavily on the Paul brothers for relevance, citing Logan Paul`s involvement with the Prime hydration drink as a crucial factor that has kept him relevant. Paul believes a fight against him represents the last significant opportunity KSI has left. He emphasized that he is involved in bigger projects and has no need to engage in negotiations on Twitter, suggesting that if the fight is genuinely desired, it will ultimately be made.
Paul expressed strong skepticism about the fight ever happening. He compared the prolonged negotiation process, which he says has spanned five or six years, to being longer than the lead-up to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. He positioned himself as the active fighter willing to face anyone, questioning who is truly responsible for the delay. Paul dismissed Misfits Boxing as an unserious brand, calling it a “joke,” and described the overall situation as a “circus” where one side is serious while the other is merely playing games.
As of this report, KSI has not publicly responded to Jake Paul`s remarks. KSI recently hinted at the possibility of retiring from boxing, particularly after his scheduled fight against Dillon Danis fell through.
Nate Diaz Reacts to Jake vs. Logan Paul Fight Speculation
The article also addresses Nate Diaz`s reaction to recent speculation regarding a potential fight between Jake and Logan Paul.
Talks of a potential Jake vs. Logan Paul matchup recently resurfaced after Logan hinted at the idea of an MMA fight between the two brothers. This follows earlier teases about a boxing match between them, with the shift towards MMA reportedly due to their differing levels of experience in the boxing ring.
Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz reacted negatively to Logan`s comments about fighting Jake, posting an explicit message on social media in response. This reaction comes after Diaz`s unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul in their 2023 boxing match.
It was reported that Jake Paul was offered a lucrative deal to face Diaz in an MMA bout immediately following their boxing encounter, but this fight did not come to fruition. Diaz has recently been suggesting a possible return to the UFC after his boxing victory over Jorge Masvidal last year.
