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Why Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul reignite…

By Admin March 11, 2026

Why Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul reignite feud: ‘Lasted longer with Anthony Joshua

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has finally opened the door to a potential fight with YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul after the two traded fiery insults at a press conference on Tuesday.

The moment came ahead of Ngannou’s upcoming bout against fellow UFC veteran Philipe Lins. The two heavyweights will face off on May 16 at an event promoted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, with the fight serving as the co-main event of a stacked card at the Intuit Dome in California.

The headline fight will see MMA pioneers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano come out of retirement to clash in a highly anticipated showdown.

Ngannou vs Lins Set for May 16

Ngannou (18-3) is preparing to return to MMA against Brazil’s Lins (18-5), another former UFC fighter. While Lins never reached Ngannou’s level in the UFC, he captured the PFL heavyweight title in 2018, proving he remains a dangerous opponent.

The bout will mark an important moment for Ngannou, who has fought only once in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) since leaving the UFC in early 2023. In that appearance, he delivered a brutal first-round knockout of Renan Ferreira in October 2024.

Jake Paul Calls Out Ngannou

During Tuesday’s press conference, Jake Paul stood up from the crowd and began taunting Ngannou, reigniting talk of a potential fight between them.

Paul reminded Ngannou that he had previously tried to arrange a boxing match.

“I’ve always been down,” Paul said. “You were the option before Anthony Joshua, and you ran like a duck.”

The American also mocked Ngannou’s performance against British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, who knocked out the Cameroonian star in two rounds in March 2024.

Paul added:

“I bet you didn’t think I would last longer than you did with Anthony either. You know you get worked in boxing. I’d love to see it someday.”

Ngannou Fires Back

Ngannou didn’t hold back in his response.

“No, I’m not interested in fighting Jake Paul… listen, I’m not done,” Ngannou said. “I’m interested in beating his ass.”

The 39-year-old explained that he had previously ignored Paul’s challenge because he felt the offer wasn’t serious.

Now, however, his mindset has changed.

“I really didn’t want to fight you before,” Ngannou said. “But now I want to beat you up. That’s the difference.”

Ngannou’s Boxing Journey

Ngannou shocked the combat-sports world when he stepped into professional boxing in 2023. In his debut, he pushed heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to the limit in a controversial split-decision loss that many fans believed he deserved to win.

His second boxing appearance ended in dramatic fashion when Anthony Joshua stopped him with a devastating knockout.

Despite the loss, Ngannou still carries a reputation as one of the most powerful punchers in MMA history.

A Future Super Fight?

With tensions now rising between the two fighters, a showdown between Ngannou and Jake Paul could become one of the biggest crossover fights in combat sports.

For now, Ngannou remains focused on defeating Philipe Lins on May 16. But after Tuesday’s heated exchange, fans may finally get the fight they’ve been waiting for.

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Francis Ngannou Sets Sight On Jake Paul After…

By Admin March 10, 2026

Why Francis Ngannou Sets Sight On Jake Paul After Signing With MVP

Jake Paul has signed former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou to MVP for an MMA fight. After leaving the UFC, Ngannou has had just one MMA fight in PFL and two boxing fights against the likes of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Considered to be the baddest man on the planet, Ngannou has been the talking point for quite some time. Recently, it was announced that Ngannou was released from PFL, and fans wondered what his next move could be.

Now, it has been announced that the former UFC heavyweight champion will be taking on Philipe Lins on May 16th. The fight will serve as the co-main event for MVP’s first MMA event, which will be headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.

The event will take place live at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, USA, and will be streamed on Netflix. Interestingly, ahead of his fight, Ngannou has opened up about his intentions moving forward.

Francis Ngannou claims he wants to knock out Jake Paul

In a world where everything seems possible, Jake Paul has gone from being a YouTuber to a professional boxer. During his career so far, he has fought big names like Anthony Joshua, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and more.

For those unaware, before Paul’s fight against Anthony Joshua was announced, Francis Ngannou was approached by his team for a fight. However, the former UFC heavyweight champion declined the opportunity, stating it was ‘below him’.

Now, the situation seems different, and it looks like he might be ready to take ‘The Problem Child’ on. As Ngannou’s partnership with MVP sparks new talks, he suggested that he might eventually fight Paul.

“MVP is the promoter, so who knows, maybe this means I’m one step closer to knocking out Jake Paul too,” said Ngannou.

It is worth noting that Jake Paul has been out of action since his KO loss against Anthony Joshua. Moreover, his return is not due anytime soon because of suffering a double jaw fracture during the fight.

That said, it remains to be seen if Paul vs Ngannou is something that could happen down the line. However, it certainly shouldn’t be ruled out.

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Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions Signs Long-Term Partnership To…

By Admin March 7, 2026

Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions Signs Long-Term Partnership To Bring Women’s Boxing To ESPN

Jake Pau’s boxing promotion signed a major TV deal.

On Friday, Paul’s MVP promotions announced they signed a long-term deal with ESPN to bring women’s bpxing to the platform.

Today at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) officially launched MVPW, a new global platform for women’s boxing, alongside a landmark multi-year agreement with ESPN as the U.S. home of MVPW events through 2028.

The announcement, which also marks the beginning of a strategic relationship between MVP and Madison Square Garden Entertainment, with the organizations’ shared goal of staging annual MVPW events at the iconic venue over the next three years, cements MVP’s position as the global home of women’s boxing. MVPW will showcase the sport’s most elite fighter

The first card on ESPN will feature Alycia Baumgardner vs vs. Bo Mi Re Shin, and the second will see former UFC champion Holly Holm headline.

MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian spoke about the partnership with ESPN.

When we set up MVP, we said to our network partner that we wanted to put women’s boxing on as the co-main event. Everyone paused, took a step back, and didn’t seem to understand why. And honestly, a lot of it was that conviction of what I saw with Ronda Rousey and the belief that we could find an Amanda Serrano that could show the world what this sport is all about. Now, to be here four years later with the best sports platform in the US on linear television for all these incredible athletes is the most important day of my career.

I think it’s a testament to these athletes and, of course, our team at MVP, but also the rise of women’s sports.

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Mike Tyson confirms his next fight after losing to…

By Admin February 17, 2026

Mike Tyson confirms his next fight after losing to Jake Paul

Tyson enjoyed a legendary professional career that spanned 20 years.

He made his debut in 1985 before calling it quits after his shock defeat to Ireland’s Kevin McBride in 2005.

But ‘Iron’ Mike resumed his storied career when he fought Paul in November 2024.

His bout against Paul took place at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium and attracted a huge viewing audience on Netflix, who claim it was watched by 60 million households around the world.

Tyson, however, didn’t put up too much of a fight even though he took Paul the distance.

After their clash, the 59-year-old made a worrying admission.

Despite his lacklustre showing, Tyson has confirmed that he will be making another return to the sport.

He was linked with a bout against Floyd Mayweather and he claims it is still happening, although an official announcement has yet to be made.

Asked if his proposed match-up against Mayweather is still in the works, Tyson told TMZ Sports: “Yeah, it’s happening. Sh*t, yeah, it’s happening!

“You think I’d give that up?! I was minding my business! He challenged me.

“We are going to party afterwards, baby! We’ll have a ball afterwards!”

On his health, having suffered an ulcer flare-up that postponed the original meeting against Paul, the boxing icon added: “I feel incredible.

“Listen I was an extra large [pulls at t-shirt] but we are a large now.”

Why is Floyd Mayweather fighting Mike Tyson?

Mayweather called time on his storied pro career after reaching 50-0 following his victory over Conor McGregor in a money-spinning Las Vegas showdown in August 2017.

He beat the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya before walking away from the sport.

But ‘Money’ returned to action with high-profile, lucrative exhibitions, including bouts against Logan Paul and KSI’s brother, Deji.

His bout against Tyson will likely be another exhibition and given both of their star power, it will be a clash viewed by millions around the world.

Even though Mayweather retired from pro boxing, he is still in the business of exhibitions and the ex-world heavyweight champion is an ideal dance partner.

Tyson is not only a universally recognised figure but also showed he can lace a pair of gloves and make the walk albeit an underwhelming showing against Paul.

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Speed skating star Leerdam wins gold as…

By Admin February 10, 2026

Speed skating star Leerdam wins gold as fiance Paul weeps

As Jutta Leerdam secured her Olympic gold medal, the tears flowed. The only person crying nearly as much was her fiance in the crowd.

Boxer-influencer Jake Paul and Leerdam have been engaged since last year.

And he was in the second row of the stands in the temporary speed skating arena at Rho Fiera exhibition centre in north Milan to watch the 27-year-old win the women’s 1,000m gold.

Leerdam, pipped into silver at Beijing 2022, claimed the gold in a new Olympic record time.

It provides a perfect ending to a frenetic few months for Leerdam, who had to rely on a discretionary place at Milan-Cortina 2026 having crashed in qualifying.

Afterwards Leerdam paid tribute to Paul and her family, who she said had provided support that she had struggled to reciprocate.

“I’ve been supportive, but I’ve not been able to go to his [Paul’s] past fights because of skating. It would be nice to be there more,” she said. “He has supported me a lot more and has come to many of my races, so I’m very grateful.

“Also, my family – I’m just so grateful for the support system around me. It’s amazing.”

Jake Paul and social media aside, Leerdam is a star in her own right.

She is now a speed skating Olympic champion, adding to two world titles and three European championships in the 1,000m, as well as her Beijing silver.

Leerdam has a dedicated following with more than five million followers on Instagram and millions more across other platforms.

She generally chooses to avoid traditional media and opts to speak from her own channels, bypassing attention and criticism from the Dutch press who closely cover the Olympic sport where they historically dominate.

Her profile expanded far beyond the speed skating oval in 2023 when she began a relationship with Paul, whose celebrity journey has taken him from YouTube personality to professional boxer. He was beaten by former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua last year.

The couple maintain a long-distance relationship, with Paul in the USA and Leerdam training in the Netherlands.

He watched the race surrounded by the camera crew which documents virtually his entire life.

But Monday in Milan was about Leerdam, who said the weight of expectation pushed her to deliver a “surreal” triumph.

She led a Dutch one-two ahead of Femke Kok, securing the country’s first medals of these Games.

“This was really something that I was still missing,” Leerdam said. “So, it feels very complete. It feels surreal.”

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Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam drop baby hint after…

By Admin February 10, 2026

Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam drop baby hint after Winter Olympics gold triumph

Speed skating star Jutta Leerdam captured Olympic gold this week in the 1,000m event with a record time, and her fiancé Jake Paul was there to witness every emotional second from the stands.

But it was a video the couple recorded before her race that has fans buzzing about what might come next for the pair.

Paul shared the touching clip, showing himself and Leerdam speaking directly to the children they hope to have someday. The message, filmed just before Leerdam‘s race, shows Paul holding flowers he had bought for his soon-to-be wife.

“Hey little kids, here’s your parents. You guys are not even born yet but we are making a video for you. Your mom is about to go for gold. I just bought her flowers. Your mom is really cute. We love you, even though you’re not born yet,” Paul said in the video.

Leerdam waved at the camera before adding her own thoughts. “We look very young right now. We try our best,” she said.

The gold medal carried extra significance given how close Leerdam came to missing the Games entirely. She crashed during qualifying trials just over a month before the competition, putting her participation in serious doubt.

Watching her overcome that setback and claim the top prize left Paul visibly emotional inside the arena.

This is not the first time Paul has spoken publicly about his desire to become a father. The social media personality turned boxer has been open about wanting to start a family with the Dutch athlete.

Boxing career takes backseat to family plans

Last December, Paul appeared in an interview with his brother Logan Paul that revealed just how serious he is about parenthood.

The conversation took place just days after his devastating boxing loss to Anthony Joshua in Miami, where Paul suffered a broken jaw in two places. Despite the brutal defeat and visible facial swelling, his thoughts quickly shifted to family.

“I’m going to take some time off [from boxing] and go and support Jutta at the Olympics and then she’s going to move to Puerto Rico [where Paul lives],” he told Logan.

“Honestly, I’ll be honest with you, I have such baby fever. I want kids so bad.”

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Logan Paul pushes back on brother Jake Paul for saying…

By Admin February 10, 2026

Logan Paul pushes back on brother Jake Paul for saying Bad Bunny is a ‘fake American’

Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, posted on X that he would not be watching Bad Bunny’s halftime show, calling the Puerto Rican superstar a “fake American citizen.”

In his post, Jake Paul wrote: “Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime.

A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”

Many people were quick to point out that Jake Paul himself lives in Puerto Rico.“ Don’t you live where he’s from?” one person wrote. Many others noted that Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.

Among those criticizing Jake Paul’s comments is his brother Logan Paul, a YouTuber-turned-WWE champion.

“I love my brother, but I don’t agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island,” Logan Paul wrote in a post on X. Jake Paul later clarified his comment calling Bad Bunny a “fake American.”

“He’s not a fake citizen obviously bc he’s Puerto Rican and I love Puerto Rico and all Americans who support the country. Moreso Bunny is fake bc of his values and criticism of our great country,” Jake Paul wrote in another X post.

Jake Paul said he was referring to Bad Bunny’s criticism of the Trump administration and its immigration operations.“ Someone is a ‘fake citizen’ for exercising their first amendment??? How DUMB are you?” one user wrote in response.

Some people also pointed out that Jake Paul himself has been critical of the U.S. government before, as he made many statements against the Biden administration at the time.

The Paul brothers moved to Puerto Rico in 2021, primarily to leverage tax benefits, Logan Paul said in an interview with Graham Bensinger.

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Jake Paul called out by brother Logan over…

By Admin February 10, 2026

Jake Paul called out by brother Logan over Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy

Jake Paul found himself at the center of a fresh controversy after launching a public attack on Bad Bunny for headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, only to be swiftly and publicly rebuked by his own brother, Logan Paul.

The dispute unfolded in the build-up to the championship game and quickly escalated into a broader debate about cultural identity, American citizenship, and perceived hypocrisy.

The halftime performance by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rico-born global music star, divided audiences across the United States.

While some critics argued that his Spanish-language set was not “reflective of U.S. culture,” others praised it as an authentic and overdue representation of the Hispanic and Latino communities that form a significant part of American society.

The show aired during the Super Bowl, the flagship event of the National Football League (NFL), guaranteeing enormous visibility and scrutiny.

Ahead of the game on Sunday, Jake Paul urged fans to boycott the halftime show entirely, framing his call as a protest against major corporations.

Writing on X, Jake said: “Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them).

“You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing, who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”

Those comments immediately drew backlash, not least because both Jake Paul and Logan Paul relocated to Puerto Rico in 2021, publicly citing tax incentives as a motivating factor.

The criticism intensified when Logan Paul chose to distance himself from his brother’s remarks while attending the Super Bowl with his wife, Nina Agdal.

Logan Paul breaks ranks publicly

Reposting Jake Paul‘s comments, Logan Paul made clear that he did not share his brother’s view.

He wrote: “I love my brother but I don’t agree with this. ‘Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island’.”

The response was widely praised by fans, many of whom accused Jake Paul of hypocrisy given his personal and financial ties to Puerto Rico.

Jake Paul currently resides in Dorado, Puerto Rico, in a sprawling 12,000-square-foot mansion reportedly worth around $16 million.

The property is complete with eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 40-person hot tub, a resort-style pool, and a separate entertainment building.

His lifestyle choices have long contrasted with his criticism of Bad Bunny, who recently released the documentary El Apagon – Aquí Vive Gente, examining gentrification and displacement of local residents caused by wealthy outsiders exploiting tax incentive programs.

The tension is not new. Jake Paul previously criticized Bad Bunny during an appearance on the Philip DeFranco Show in 2022, calling it “hypocritical” that the musician “takes advantage of the tax scheme that he is also publicly attacking.”

Yet Jake Paul has himself proudly worn the Puerto Rican flag at sporting events and displayed it on his boxing shorts during his fight against Anthony Joshua.

While some critics argued that his Spanish-language set was not “reflective of U.S. culture,” others praised it as an authentic and overdue representation of the Hispanic and Latino communities that form a significant part of American society.

The show aired during the Super Bowl, the flagship event of the National Football League (NFL), guaranteeing enormous visibility and scrutiny.

Ahead of the game on Sunday, Jake Paul urged fans to boycott the halftime show entirely, framing his call as a protest against major corporations.

Writing on X, Jake said: “Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them).

“You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing, who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”

Those comments immediately drew backlash, not least because both Jake Paul and Logan Paul relocated to Puerto Rico in 2021, publicly citing tax incentives as a motivating factor.

The criticism intensified when Logan Paul chose to distance himself from his brother’s remarks while attending the Super Bowl with his wife, Nina Agdal.

A hypocritical stance?

Adding another layer, some fans pointed out that Logan Paul had earlier told Fox News on video that he was not excited for the halftime show, prompting accusations of “damage control.”

One viewer commented: “You screamed ‘NO’ to the camera when you were asked ‘if you were excited for the halftime show’ an hour before.”

The controversy gained further context just a week earlier, when Bad Bunny criticized the Trump administration and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement while accepting the award for Best Música Urbana Album at the Grammys.

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‘Joshua breaking Paul’s jaw will teach…

By Admin February 6, 2026

‘Joshua breaking Paul’s jaw will teach him lesson’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski believes Jake Paul learned a valuable lesson after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during their December bout, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Paul suffered a knockout loss to Joshua, losing every round on the scorecards, including a 10-7 fifth round after the British boxer delivered multiple knockdowns.

The end came in the sixth after Joshua connected with a brutal right hand that broke Paul’s jaw in two places, ending the fight via knockout.

“I didn’t like it, but Jake Paul had great condition for six rounds,” Arlovski said about the fight when speaking to MMA Fighting.

“Obviously, he ran around; it doesn’t matter. He got his broken jaw. It’s not good. Broken jaw in two places is going to take some time to heal it to get recovered. We’ll see.

“Hopefully, maybe yes, maybe not, he’s going to get back into boxing. But for now, he might understand people who spend 10, 15, 20 years in boxing and MMA,

it’s not like you’re training hard like last month in a boxing gym or something or do MMA. People spend their lives over there.”

“To me, it’s all the time it was kind of disrespectful to professional athletes, to boxers and MMA,” Arlovski said.

“(He’s saying) ‘oh we spent the last year in the boxing gym non-stop!’ My guy, I spent the last 25 years non-stop in the gym and not once, two or three times a day.

“You think you’re superhuman, you can come (and take a shortcut)? I tried to watch my mouth, don’t say a bad word, but it’s not cool. Let’s put it this way. It’s not cool.”

Paul started his career with an 11-1 record largely built around beating MMA fighters and past-their-prime boxers like Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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From Mike Tyson purse to motorsports dream: Jake Paul builds…

By Admin February 3, 2026

From Mike Tyson purse to motorsports dream: Jake Paul builds racetrack ranch in Georgia

Jake Paul has opened the gates to what may be the most ambitious post-fight purchase in recent boxing history: a $40 million ranch in Georgia that he’s transforming into a private motorsport and lifestyle compound. The property-spanning roughly 6,000 acres-was funded in large part by Paul’s purse from his high-profile bout with Mike Tyson in late 2024, followed by additional earnings from subsequent fights.

While recovering from a double jaw fracture sustained in a later bout, Paul posted a detailed video tour of the land, explaining how the project-nicknamed “Paul Reserve”-is only getting started.

We will be putting an airstrip to land the Global Express Paul Air. This will be a full-on landing strip where we can land the plane… and we will be weaving in a full-on F1 track throughout this area where it’s completely flat.

From boxing purse to racetrack vision for Paul

Paul’s idea flips the usual supercar-owner formula. Instead of collecting rare vehicles first and finding places to drive them later, he’s building the infrastructure first. “I have these nice cars, everyone has nice cars but then they’re just driving them on the highway. I wanted to do things in reverse. Build the racetrack so I can actually drive the cars.”

His plan goes beyond personal use. Paul envisions a membership-based race club where enthusiasts can own homes along the track, store cars on-site, and even fly in via the private runway. “I’m going to turn this into a membership club where people can have houses on the track… use the track whenever they want, land the plane on the airstrip and create this sort of race club.”

The flat Georgia terrain was key to the decision. According to Paul, many scenic ranch locations lacked the consistent, level ground required for both a jet-capable runway and a proper circuit layout.

What Paul’s ranch already includes

The property is far from empty. A three-mile driveway leads to four houses and a large workshop. There’s also a fully equipped boxing gym with a ring where Paul trains while on-site, multiple equipment storage buildings, and even a private fuel station for vehicles used across the ranch.

Water access was another must-have.

I needed to be on a lake where you can wake surf, jet ski, go crazy.

Jake Paul

He also emphasized climate as a deciding factor.

“I didn’t want it to ever get cold… I wanted to be able to come to this property all year round and have good weather.” Despite the scale of what’s been built, Paul admits he hasn’t explored much of it yet, estimating he’s seen less than a fifth of the land due to its vast open fields.

For now, construction continues while Paul recovers. But if the plans materialize, the Georgia ranch won’t just be a retreat-it will be a destination blending aviation, motorsports, boxing, and luxury living into a single private playground.

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