Jake Paul challenged Alex Poatán in boxing (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
O challenge made by Jake Paul to Alex Poatan right after the knockout over Mike Perry last Saturday (20) caused surprise and strangeness to the vast majority of the MMA and martial arts community in general. In the opinion of Kamaru UsmanHowever, it is not unrealistic to think that the YouTuber has a chance of beating the UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) in the noble art.
During a recent edition of his podcast 'Pound 4 Pound', with Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman made it clear that he does not believe that the fight between Jake Paul e Alex Poatán leave the role, but stated that he believed that the YouTuber would have a chance against the Brazilian in a hypothetical duel.
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“I believe Alex Pereira can win this fight, but I don't think it's an impossible fight for Jake Paul. Jake Paul definitely showed good things, being able to stick with the jabs. I know that Alex Pereira is very good at doing what Mike Perry He did his best in that fight, but Alex Pereira also keeps his hands very low. He has the left hook, but keeps his hands low. He doesn't constantly do the head movement that boxers are supposed to do. So I don't completely rule out a victory for Jake Paul”, analyzed.
Mike Perry was the fifth UFC fighter to be defeated by Jake Paul in boxing. Before him, the 'Problem Boy' had already surpassed Ben Askren, Tyron woodley (twice), Anderson Silva e Nate diaz.
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