Jake Paul 'set to end boxing career' after Mike Tyson fight with new venture planned
The 27-year-old is looking to start life in MMA as he prepares to turn his back on boxing, regardless of what happens against Tyson later this year.That is according to the CEO of MMA organisation PFL (Professional Fighters League) Peter Murray, who said Paul already has a fight being lined up.The social media star will take on Tyson at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas on November 15, with Netflix earning exclusive broadcasting rights.While the fight has already garnered plenty of attention, with many criticising the fact that Paul is facing the 58-year-old months after a health scare.But regardless of the result, Paul appears to be planning for life in MMA as Murray let slip his time in the ring is coming to an end."We're lining it up, Jake is finishing up boxing this year with this massive fight against Mike Tyson then a lot of planning is going into Jake Paul's debut in 2025 and we'll be sharing those details," said Murray."Jake is committed to fighting a very, very credible, well-rounded MMA fighter and it's not easy to cross over from boxing into MMA."The crossover from MMA or other disciplines into boxing is a lot easier."Paul has fought 11 professional bouts in boxing - winning 10 and losing one - though his solo defeat came against the only actual boxer he has ever faced in Tommy Fury.JUST IN: Jermaine Jenas' wife makes announcement as former footballer drops social media clue after BBC sackingHis other opponents include fellow YouTubers, former MMA stars and even a former basketball player.While Paul has never experienced a professional MMA fight, he has faced the likes of Ben Askren, Anderson Silva and Mike Perry in the ring - beating them all.But fighting in the octagon is a whole different level, though Murray's statement would go against what Paul said himself about going for a boxing title.EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd hero reveals some words for Marcus Rashford after 'bullying' row involving club legends"I believe in 2025 I will most likely be a world champion," Paul said in June."I think I'm ready for it in the next couple of months and I'm going to go for it in 2025."It's really my God-given ability and willpower to do this.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Emma Raducanu risks new storm after Wimbledon snubAlan Shearer makes feelings clear on Wayne Rooney after first league win as Plymouth managerTony Bellew disagrees with Eddie Hearn comments ahead of Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois fight"People haven't really seen me fight in the past year because of two first-round knockouts."Cruiserweight is what my body was made for. My punches aren't the same [at lower weight classes] I don't have that power or pop. 200 pounds is definitely where I was meant to fight at."
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