Midnight Mania: Paul Vs. Tyreek Hill?!? ‘You Would Get Mauled’

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Jake Paul is just a few days away from his next boxing match. This Saturday (March 2, 2024), Paul will return to action opposite 17-2 professional boxer and former golden gloves champion Ryan Bourland in San Juan, Puerto Rico as the co-headliner to Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke.

Having a fight booked this weekend hasn’t stopped Paul from fielding other callouts, however. Per usual, “The Problem Child” is the center of much attention, and he took some time away from his busy fight week to answer some of his recent critics and would-be opponents.

All these guys yap yap yap.
Tyreek – you would get mauled in the ring by me. Lion kills a cheetah every time in a small space. No where to run. Come on brother.
Neeraj – brave for coming to PR all the way from India. But you too small brother. 1 hand is all I need.
Tommy – you been running for a year now. I’m ready anytime. Offered you 8 figures. You and daddy think it’s worth more…ok bring me the money.

Firstly, Paul addressed NFL star Tyreek Hill, who earlier this week questioned Paul’s toughness and revealed that he wanted to box him or fight in the cage. Paul dismissed the callout, claim Hill “would get mauled in the ring” if they were to face off. It also wouldn’t make a ton of sense for Paul given his career trajectory — it’s been a long time since he fought a non-combat sports athlete in Nate Robinson.

Next up on the list is a more accomplished professional boxer in Neeraj Goyat (18-4-2), whom Paul was linked to potentially box last month. Unfortunately for Goyat, the size discrepancy was too much, as Paul outweighs this would-be opponent by roughly 50 pounds.

Finally, Paul remains open to a rematch with Tommy Fury, the only man to defeat him in the ring as a pro. The rematch has been a money fight since Fury claimed the split-decision victory over Paul in February 2023. According to Paul, however, Fury has been avoiding the rematch in hopes of earning more than the $15-20 million that’s already on the table.

Insomnia

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Random Land

RIP Alex Trebek.

Midnight Music: Rock, 1999

Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.