Jake Paul hits out at Francis Ngannou as UFC | Boxing News
Jake Paul has launched a scathing assault on Francis Ngannou after the former UFC champion declined to step in as a alternative for Gervonta Davis.
Paul was scheduled to face Davis next week, however the fight was called off. The YouTuber-turned-boxer now goals to return to the ring in December, however he’s having difficulty securing an opponent.
While Terence Crawford, Anthony Joshua, and Nate Diaz have all been talked about as potential opponents, Ngannou has turned down a proposal despite not having competed for over a yr. Any fight against Paul could be a profitable alternative, however Ngannou is not .
His current boxing appearances noticed him knock down Tyson Fury before dropping on factors, adopted by a knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua.
Paul took to social media to slam the MMA fighter. “Dear Francis – just say you already got humiliated in boxing and are scared to lose to Jake Paul. I accept that. You are light work my friend. Stuck in mud,” he wrote.
But Ngannou replied: “Choose your words wisely boy. I agree that you need someone to discipline you for what you did to Mike Tyson, but stay in your lane.”
Paul hit again: “My lane helped your lane. I spoke up for you over and over again. No more. Look at yourself in the mirror. God don’t like ugly. Maybe the truth is you are a fake holier than thou actor, when it’s always been just about you.
“Maybe use your platform to talk on the youth of your nation (posting a flag ain’t it), instead of doing TMZ interviews like a con man to speak about me. Reality test… I sleep you in boxing and Jon Jones does in [MMA].”
Ngannou stated: “You did communicate up for me in the past, however we’re still not in the same lane. Grow up and do not fall so low.”
In a previous interview with TMZ, Ngannou explained why he had turned down the fight.
He said: “I’m like, ‘No bro, come on.’ I imply, do not disrespect me like that. If it was about the quantity, I’d have inform you. I’m just not , it is unnecessary for me. It’s not what I’m trying at proper now. The fight is unnecessary. That’s what I feel, that’s my place.”
On the other hand, Diaz did agree to a bout with Paul after having already faced off against the YouTuber in 2023. However, Paul later revealed that a deal could not be reached for the fight, which would have been aired on Netflix.
“It is not meant to be, however respect for prepared to step up on two weeks discover,” he said.
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