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Claressa Shields Heavyweight Title Challenge: “She’s going to sleep”

Claressa Shields heavyweight move is just around the corner. The undefeated ‘GWOAT’ of boxing is looking to add a fourth-division title to her name as she challenges Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for heavyweight gold. Claressa Shields vs. Vaness…

Claressa Shields Heavyweight

Canada’s Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse will look to defend her heavyweight throne against the surging Claressa Shields heavyweight move. The US-born Shields won two gold medals as an Olympian before turning pro. En rote to racking up a perfect 14-0 record she also picked titles in the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, WBF, and The Ring across various weight classes. This weekend, Shields will be looking to add a fourth weight class world title to her name.

Leading up to this fight, during a press conference, Claressa Shields said, “She going to need to his like a heavyweight because if she not punching like a heavyweight she is going to sleep.”

Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

GWOAT Shields had some choice words for her upcoming opponent, she added, “I saw here hitting the pads yesterday, she was like trying to impress me. I was not impressed. Then she was sparring against girls that I done smoked already…you could’ve got some better sparring than that. I sparred against bears for this camp.”

“I’m going to be the heavyweight world champion come July 27,” Shields continued, “Ain’t nobody going to stand in my way. Nobody…I’ll be a four-division, 15-time world champion come Saturday night and I can’t wait to see what Vanessa gonna do.”

The PFL has also been a home for Claressa Shields as she is seeking to also win a title in MMA to add to her illustrious boxing career. The two boxers are booked for a world title showdown on July 27 and from the sounds of it, she will be aiming for a knockout to capture the gold for the Claressa Shields heavyweight action.

Claressa Shields Heavyweight Vanessa Lepage Joanisse

Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage Joanisse

Jake Paul says he’s done with boxing, interested in MMA next

After banking his 10th career win in boxing, Jake Paul wants to test out his skills in the world…

After banking his 10th career win in boxing, Jake Paul wants to test out his skills in the world of MMA.

In January 2023, ‘The Problem Child’ signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League to help the promotion launch its anticipated Super Fight series on pay-per-view. Since then, it’s been pretty much radio silent regarding Paul’s PFL debut, but it looks like the YouTube star may have finally found a dance partner for his big premiere in the Smart Cage.

Taking to social media following his sixth-round TKO against the BKFC’s undisputed ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry in Tampa, Jake Paul revealed that the two have already agreed to run it back under the PFL banner “when the time is right.”

“Chopped it up with Mike Perry last night. What a stand up dude. More confidence than most of these fighters. We agreed to run it in PFL when the time is right,” Paul wrote on X.”

Asked about running it back with Perry in bare-knuckle, Paul made it clear that if he’s going to temporarily leave boxing behind, it’ll be for MMA, though he did leave the door open for a fight with ‘Platinum’ in the BKFC star’s new Dirty Boxing Championship promotion.

“If I’m stepping out of boxing, it’s going to be PFL,” Paul added. After that we can do Dirty Boxing.

Mike Perry Launches New Dirty Boxing Promotion

According to Perry, Dirty Boxing Championship will feature hybrid rules bouts that mix the striking of boxing with five-ounce gloves and limited ground-and-pound. Elbows and open-palm strikes will also be allowed according to Perry.

“This promotion has been in the works for over a year, and we started this because of my success in bare-knuckle,” Perry said at a press event. “I feel there that are many great fighters and athletes out there that would like to compete in something like this but don’t exactly want to compete in bare-knuckle and take the gloves off. There are a couple names that come to mind” (h/t MMA Fighting).

DBC bouts will be held in a smaller 18-foot ring and feature three three-minute rounds, with five rounds for championship fights.

Weigh classes are expected to mirror MMA’s traditional divisions with a launch date being targeted for September or October, though no official broadcast deal has been announced.

“I think this rule set is going to be the most exciting thing for the casual fan base that’s been put together,” said Josh McLean of Kanpai Media.

What Happened to Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul?

Amid all the recent fiasco regarding Jake Paul’s surprising and gutsy call out of UFC wrecking machine, Alex Pereira…

Amid all the recent fiasco regarding Jake Paul’s surprising and gutsy call out of UFC wrecking machine, Alex Pereira off the back of his latest venture to the squared-circle, fans have been left scratching their heads – asking ‘What Happened to Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul?’ Well, below, we’ll give you the rundown.

Initially scheduled to take place just last weekend – July 20. in Texas, however, outspoken Ohio native, Paul ended up standing opposite a different opponent that night in Tampa – in the form of another former UFC contender, recently-turned BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) poster boy, Mike Perry.

And laying waste to Perry with a slew of knockdowns en route to an eventual sixth round win on the feet, Paul then grabbed the microphone and stressed his desire to face off with light heavyweight kingpin, Pereira – going as far as to Facetiming the Brazilian in the center of the ring.

So let’s break down why Paul didn’t face Tyson in the ring last weekend in ‘The Lone Star State’ – and more importantly, when are they likely to face off in their grudge match.

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Removed from a pairing with Jake Paul at the end of May earlier this annum, veteran former world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson was involved in a medical emergency whilst boarding a flight, experiencing an ulcer flare – leading to the postponement of the bout officially.

However, just a week later, Most Valuable Promotions revealed that Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul would now be rescheduled to take place later this year on November 15. from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – to much fan fervor and discourse.

Out of acton from professional boxing since a 2005 return to the ring to take on Kevin McBride in an eventual knockout loss, former undisputed world heavyweight champion, Tyson’s most recent trip to the ring came in the form of an exhibition bout with fellow former world titleholder, Roy Jones Jr. four years ago, with the two fighting to a split draw in a bout scored by the WBC.

When is Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul?

So at the time of publication, despite Paul’s infatuation regarding a fight with the previously mentioned, Pereira – all signs continue to point to a reworked matchup with Brooklyn veteran, Tyson on November 15. in a massive Netflix broadcasted event.

In regards to other fights on the undercard of the blockbuster event featuring Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, initially former world champion striker, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was booked to take on another former UFC title challenger, Darren Till – however, the Mexican featured just last weekend in a win over yet another Octagon alum, Uriah Hall.

Mike Tyson terrifies reporter at Jake Paul presser after gimmick fight jab what did you call me

And with the pairing of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson still on the cards for a November matchup in Arlington, the former’s quest to earn himself a legitimate shot at a world championship belt – under one of numerous governing bodies may come as soon as next year – and much quicker than critics have predicted.

Jake Paul wants ‘Tougher challenge’ than Conor McGregor

Amid their recent squabble across social media, outspoken professional boxing star Jake Paul has now claimed that he wants…

Amid their recent squabble across social media, outspoken professional boxing star Jake Paul has now claimed that he wants to eventually take on a “tougher challenge” than former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor.

Paul, who improved to 10-1 as a professional over the course of last weekend in Florida, landing a sixth round knockout win over former UFC welterweight contender, Mike Perry in their professional boxing grudge fight.

And with his tenth boxing win in tow, Paul shocked the audience and fans online alike – staking his claim for a matchup with undisputed light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira – appearing to fancy his chances in a boxing matchup with the Brazilian knockout star.

“I want everybody, I love this sport and he’s (Alex Pereira) tweeted about wanting to go into boxing,” Jake Paul said after his win over Mike Perry. “We got him on a Facetime right there in the ring and I said, ‘Yo, can you get out of your [UFC] contract?’”

“That’s too big of a risk if I can embarrass his (Dana White’s) number one praised fighter right now,” Jake Paul explained. “But I want all the smoke, I want all the MMA guys, and I’ve beaten all of them – who’s next? He’s the king right now of the UFC so I want him, I’m going to decapitate him and dethrone him.”

Jake Paul calls for “tougher” fight than Conor McGregor

Receiving stark accusations of steroid use from the above-mentioned, McGregor – who also questioned why his advisor and business partner, Nakisa Badarian limited Paul from fighting in Las Vegas, the latter has now labelled a previously clamored-for fight with the Dubliner as not tough enough.

“The guy’s on Twitter, the guy’s on yachts but the guy’s not in the ring winning fights like me,” Jake Paul said on his podcast. “He won’t fight me, I’ve said it since a long time ago. Conor McGregor is owned by Dana White, he probably can’t get out of his contract but that’s what he will hide behind because he’s not going to get in there. All the sh*t talk but he won’t put it on the line, and I want a tougher challenge than McGregor, f*ck McGregor, I want Alex Pereira, the light-heavyweight champion.

“Everyone says everything about the weight difference but I was 212lb in the ring, so that’s a 10lb difference which is common in boxing. Alex Pereira rehydrates to 240lb so I want someone who, when I f*ck them up like I did tonight, there are no excuses. Alex Pereira is six foot four, 240lb, kickboxing world champion, two division champion in UFC and when i beat him what the f*** can they say? Keep writing me off, that’s what people have done in every facet of my life since I was eight years old. I can’t be stopped.”

Do you think Jake Paul ever shares the ring with Conor McGregor?

Kamaru Usman ‘I’m not completely counting Jake Paul out’ against Alex Pereira

Following his controversial callout of UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira off the back of his latest professional boxing…

Following his controversial callout of UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira off the back of his latest professional boxing win last weekend, Jake Paul has been backed to potentially cause a massive upset for the ages against the Brazilian, by Octagon veteran Kamaru Usman.

Paul, who scored his tenth professional boxing win over the course of last weekend in Tampa, landed knockdowns aplenty against former UFC welterweight contender, Mike Perry in ‘The Sunshine State; – en route to a blistering sixth round knockout win.

And in the immediate aftermath of his triumph, polarizing striker, Paul called for a fight with former duel-weight UFC champion, Pereira, claiming a matchup between the duo makes sense given their alleged similar stature.

I want everybody, I love this sport and he’s (Alex Pereira) tweeted about wanting to go into boxing,” Jake Paul said after his win over Mike Perry. “We got him on a Facetime right there in the ring and I said, ‘Yo, can you get out of your [UFC] contract?’”

Jake Paul potentially beats Alex Pereira, per Kamaru Usman

And while Pereira appears to be receptive to a potential boxing move to take on Ohio native, Paul – many have labelled any potential pairing of the duo as a farce, however, the above-mentioned, Usman boldly claims a matchup is not a totally foregone conclusion in favor of the Brazilian.

Jake Paul confident of win over Alex Pereira when I beat him what will they say then?

“I do believe Alex Pereira can win that fight, but I don’t think it’s an unwinnable fight for Jake Paul,” Kamaru Usman said on his podcast. Jake Paul definitely showed some really good things there, being able to stick by the jab. When he was able to commit to the jab, the jab was working. Yes, I know Alex Pereira is very good at doing the thing that gave Mike Perry success in that fight, but Alex Pereira also holds his hands very low.

“Yes, he has a mean left hook, but he also holds his hands very low. That head moves when he’s slipping and ripping, but other than that, it’s not like it’s constantly moving. It’s not constantly doing what a boxer’s head movement should be doing. So, I’m not completely counting Jake Paul out.”

Who do you think wins a future boxing match: Jake Paul or Alex Pereira?

“Are you kidding me?” Kayla Harrison comments on Jake Paul vs. Alex Pereira

Kayla Harrison isn’t interested in seeing Jake Paul fight — unless it’s against Alex Pereira. ‘The Problem Child’ added…

Kayla Harrison isn’t interested in seeing Jake Paul fight — unless it’s against Alex Pereira.

‘The Problem Child’ added another big win to his resume on July 20, scoring a sixth-round TKO against the BKFC’s undisputed ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry in Tampa, Florida. Immediately following the fight, Paul called for a boxing match with Alex Pereira, the UFC’s reigning light heavyweight world champion.

“Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this,” Paul shouted from the ring. “Come over, we can make it happen. I want you Alex Pereira. I just beat a BKFC champion. I beat multiple UFC champions. He said he wants to box. Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson, let’s make it happen.”

Offering her take on the callout during an appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, the two-time Olympic gold medalist was all-in on seeing the YouTuber-turned-boxer throw hands with ‘Poatan’ inside the squared circle.

“Are you kidding me? That is a Jake Paul fight I would go to,” Harrison said enthusiastically. “One hook lands … Dude, I grappled with Alex, he’s a strong mother trucker … He’s trying to steal some aura.”

Considering he Facetimed ‘The Problem Child’ while he was still standing in the ring on Saturday night, it certainly seems like Alex Pereira is on board. Now they just need to get Uncle Dana to sign off.

Much easier said than done.

Kayla Harrison has nothing but love for jake paul’s next opponent

With his fight against ‘Platinum’ in the books, Jake Paul will now turn his attention toward an anticipated, though somewhat controversial scrap with the baddest man on the planet, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. The two were originally set to square off on Saturday, but a medical emergency in May forced Tyson to take some time away from training.

As a result, their fight was pushed back to November 15. As before, the generational clash will emanate from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and air live on Netflix.

Kayla Harrison previously met ‘Iron’ Mike during an appearance on his ‘Hotboxin’ podcast and had nothing, but pleasant things to say about the living legend.

“To spend time and share time with a true … he’s a living legend, it was a humbling experience,” Harrison said in an interview with Insider. “We went pretty deep, which I wasn’t expecting. I learned so much — it was awesome.”