Jake Paul is making his MMA debut next year after finishing up his year with one of the biggest boxing fights of all time.
The controversial social media star-turned-boxer is set to face Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Friday, November 15. Netflix are set to make their debut in combat sport with the event, with fans able to watch the bout free with their subscription to the streaming service.
But once he has completed that assignment, PFL CEO Peter Murray insists that Paul will be heading to the Smart Cage. And he is expected to face a legitimate challenge when he makes the move over, although a weight class and opponent are still to be determined.
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PFL boss Peter Murray details plans for Jake Paul’s MMA debut
Earlier this month, comments from PFL CEO Murray regarding plans for Jake Paul to finish up boxing with his Tyson fight made headlines around the world. He claimed that once the Netflix bout is finished, Paul will switch his focus to the cage and his debut in what is branded MMA’s co-leader…