Banned Boxer Thinks He Could ‘End’ Jake Paul’s Career

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Banned Boxer Thinks He Could 'End' Jake Paul's Career

Key Takeaways

  • Ryan Garcia has put Jake Paul at the top of his boxing wishlist for 2025.
  • Serving a one-year suspension for testing positive for a banned substance, Garcia says he’d aim for a knockout victory.

As a boxing enthusiast with years of ringside experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel the excitement building around Jake Paul’s potential matchups. The recent callout from Ryan Garcia, a fighter known for his controversial persona and undeniable skills, has certainly added fuel to the fire.

Following Jake Paul’s victory by unanimous decision over Mike Tyson on Netflix earlier this month, discussions about his next adversary have begun to intensify. One possible contender, Ryan Garcia, reiterated his challenge towards Paul on November 26th. The much-anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was tainted by various problems, including issues with the event’s host and the undercard matches. Viewers experienced technical glitches during the Paul vs. Tyson fight on Netflix, leading to outages and poor video quality for many attempting to watch the contest. Prior to his matchup with Tyson, Jake Paul boasted a professional record of 10 wins and 1 loss, with his sole defeat being inflicted by British boxer Tommy Fury.

In spite of being suspended for a year due to testing positive for a prohibited substance before his April fight with Devin Haney and not being able to compete professionally in New York until April 20, 2025, Garcia remains unfazed. Should he get the opportunity to square off against Paul, his ambition is nothing less than a knockout win. With the possibility of a bout with the 2021 World Boxing Council interim lightweight title holder looming, Jake Paul’s boxing journey seems poised for a significant shift.

As a devoted fan, I’m excited about the developing tension between Ryan Garcia and Jake Paul. Over the years, they’ve maintained a cordial relationship, but things seem to be heating up recently. In 2025, if given the opportunity, Ryan has made it clear that he wants Jake Paul as his first opponent. During his interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Ryan expressed, “It would be massive! I see it everywhere. Everywhere I go, people are asking me to fight Jake Paul. I’m all about giving the fans what they want, and that’s exactly what I plan to do.

Ryan Garcia Is Serious About Jake Paul Callout

If a Garcia-Paul fight were to materialize, one of the most intriguing factors would be the weight class. Garcia, who typically weighs between 165 and 170 pounds, has stated he’s open to facing Jake Paul at a significant weight disadvantage, agreeing to fight at 185 pounds. “We said we would run it one day. He came to my gym a long time ago in Victorville, then he came to visit me with the [Saul] ‘Canelo’ [Alvarez] camp — this is before he boxed. So I kind of gave birth to his boxing career, so I’m here to end it. That’s it.”

In reference to the 2021 fight between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, where size was not a decisive factor due to Mayweather’s exceptional skills, Garcia asserted that his own abilities would counteract Paul’s physical advantage. He suggested that if Jake fights as he did against Mike, Garcia believes he could knock him out within four or five rounds.

Following Artur Beterbiev’s proposal for a boxing match with Jake Paul, Garcia has joined in, issuing a challenge via his official Instagram. He’s open to discussing any potential fight ideas with the social media star and boxer.

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2024-11-28 19:23