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Is Jake Paul Fighting In The 2024 Olympics? YouTuber-Turned-Boxer Joins USA Boxing Team

Jake Paul beat Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, via sixth-round KO to extend his boxing record to 9-1. With 6 knockouts under his belt, he’s gained credibility among some fans while others still expect him to fight harder competition. After his last win, Paul called out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira which received […]

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Jake Paul beat Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, via sixth-round KO to extend his boxing record to 9-1. With 6 knockouts under his belt, he’s gained credibility among some fans while others still expect him to fight harder competition.

After his last win, Paul called out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira which received a mixed response in MMA and boxing circles. Regardless of such controversies, the social media star can be credited for creating a host of young boxing fans.

Here’s how Team USA Boxing is using Paul’s unique journey for motivation and whether he’s fighting in the 2024 Paris Olympics…

Will Jake Paul Fight In The 2024 Paris Olympics?

No, Paul won’t fight in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of Team USA Boxing. Here’s a list of all the athletes representing the nation in boxing this year:

  • Male boxers
    • Roscoe Hill – flyweight
    • Jahmal Harvey – featherweight
    • Omari Jones – middleweight
    • Joshua Edwards – super heavyweight
  • Female boxers
    • Jeniffer Lozano – flyweight
    • Alyssa Mendoza – featherweight
    • Morelle McCane – welterweight
    • Jajaira Gonzalez – lightweight

Jake Paul Discloses Collaboration With Team USA Boxing For Olympics 2024

On a recent episode of BS w/ Jake Paul uploaded on his YouTube channel, Paul revealed that he’ll be the mental coach for Team USA Boxing for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The internet sensation has now released a documentary on his official YouTube channel. It details his trip to Paris and meeting with the USA Boxing team. As an honorary coach, he talked to the members about meditation, staying calm under pressure, and breathing control.

“As an athlete, this is the highest prestige. The highest ranking. To me, the courage, the ups, the downs, of what these athletes have to go through are truly, some of the most inspiring stories in the world. And the fact that I get to even just be in Paris next to these kids who are so humble but are the best in the world at what they do is an honor and I’m hoping that everyone else can see and share that vision.”

Like millions of others, Paul hopes to see Team USA Boxing bag gold medals at the Olympics and he’s already played his part.

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What Does Alex Pereira’s Catchphrase ‘Chama’ & Nickname ‘Poatan’ Mean?

Since making his UFC debut in November 2021, Alex Pereira has quickly become a two-division champ, and accordingly, one of the promotion’s biggest stars. Despite not speaking English, he’s captivated the fans with his stoic personality, consistency, and fighting style. Most recently, Pereira did the unthinkable by defending his light heavyweight championship against Ji?í Procházka […]

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Since making his UFC debut in November 2021, Alex Pereira has quickly become a two-division champ, and accordingly, one of the promotion’s biggest stars. Despite not speaking English, he’s captivated the fans with his stoic personality, consistency, and fighting style.

Most recently, Pereira did the unthinkable by defending his light heavyweight championship against Ji?í Procházka on short notice, to save UFC 303. This is an even more impressive feat considering he headlined UFC 300 just a couple of months prior.

Pereira’s influence can be judged by the massive popularization of his nickname ‘Poatan’ and the catchphrase ‘chama’. Here’s what these terms mean, to help you understand your favorite UFC fighter better…

What Does Alex Pereira Mean By Chama?

Following his UFC 303, Pereira was asked about the meaning of ‘chama’ by Joe Rogan. Here’s what he said according to the UFC’s translator:

“It could be anything. Positive or negative, you know. You can say, hey, let’s go to the gym [happily] and I say, chama! Or I could say, let’s go to the gym [reluctantly], and I say, man, chama! So, it could mean a lot of things.”

A more reasonable explanation from the UFC light heavyweight champion came in an episode of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, though. Translated by his coach, here’s how Pereira described the term ‘chama’:

“So, chama is like, let’s go. He says, like, you know how Shannon Briggs created Lets Go Champ. Our mantra, the literal translation for chama in Portuguese means to call chama, somebody or also flame, right? But to chama, like, let’s go, come with me, follow us, let’s do it.”

So, it is safe to assume that Pereira means to call upon his fans and inspire them when he uses the phrase.

Why Is Alex Pereira Called ‘Poatan’?

Although Pereira is commonly called ‘Poatan’, his nickname is a combination of two words – Po and Atan. In the native Tupi language of Brazil, Po translates to hands and Atan refers to something hard like stones. So, ‘Poatan’ means stone hands which is undeniably a great nickname for someone with explosive knockout power.

Glory Kickboxing, the promotion where Pereira achieved early success and became a double champ, also revealed why he picked ‘Poatan’ as his nickname. As per the UFC star, he cherishes being a 100% native Brazilian and learning Tupi brought him close to his roots and heritage.

For now, fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for Pereira’s next fight in the UFC. Should he defend his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev or aim for a super fight against heavyweights Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall?

Read More: Michael Bisping Brands Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Boxing Match A ‘Farce’, Berates Paul For ‘Cherry Picking’ Opponents

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Does Conor McGregor Own BKFC?

Conor McGregor was furious at Mike Perry for losing to Jake Paul in boxing and surprisingly fired the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s “King of Violence”, following the fight. Perry, in return, brought up his BKFC ownership and claimed to be immune from McGregor’s threats. However, the Irishman discarded “Platinum” coming from his position as part-owner […]

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Conor McGregor was furious at Mike Perry for losing to Jake Paul in boxing and surprisingly fired the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s “King of Violence”, following the fight.

Perry, in return, brought up his BKFC ownership and claimed to be immune from McGregor’s threats. However, the Irishman discarded “Platinum” coming from his position as part-owner of the BKFC and doubled down on firing him.

The sequence of events have naturally made fans curious about the state of the owners of the BKFC. Here’s whether McGregor owns the entire promotion and actually has the power to fire fighters like Perry…

Conor McGregor’s Part-Ownership Of The BKFC Explained

On April 28, 2024, McGregor announced on his social media accounts that he and McGregor Sports and Entertainment have become part-owners of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

The Irishman founded McGregor Sports and Entertainment in 2014, where his wife Dee Devlin works as the Director. The company was mentioned on banners during the promotions of Mayweather vs. McGregor as well.

However, Triller continues to be the majority shareholder of the BKFC even with McGregor and his company jumping in.

Who Owns The BKFC Apart From Conor McGregor?

As of July 2024, the BKFC is owned by the promotion’s president David Feldman, McGregor, and Triller.

Triller is an American platform for sharing videos and social networking. Perry claims to be a co-owner of the BKFC because he has shares in Triller but these claims were outright rejected by the “Mystic Mac”. In a now-deleted post on X, the former UFC champ said that Perry’s shares in Triller aren’t enough to make him a BKFC co-owner.

How Much Is The BKFC Worth?

In April 2024, Rolling Stone reported that the BKFC was valued at $411 million. This is a huge jump from making $500,000 in revenue in 2018, as the promotion has clearly acquired a host of new fans in the last few years.

For now, it is unknown how much of the BKFC is owned by Feldman, McGregor, and Triller.

By defeating the likes of Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez, and Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Perry has helped legitimize BKFC. Following his loss to Paul, is the former UFC contender really done for in the BKFC or will we see him returning to the promotion soon? Despite part-owner Conor McGregor’s social media outburst, the latter is almost a certainty.

Read More: Alexander Volkanovski Downplays Belal Muhammad’s Chances Against Leon Edwards At UFC 304: ‘TKO Or KO, I Definitely Can See’

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When Is Conor McGregor Fighting Again? UFC Return Date & Potential Opponent

Within just three years after making his UFC debut, Conor McGregor arguably become the most popular mixed martial artist in the world. He defeated notable featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier and secured the division’s title by knocking out long-time champ José Aldo in just 13 seconds. McGregor then moved up weight classes to […]

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Within just three years after making his UFC debut, Conor McGregor arguably become the most popular mixed martial artist in the world. He defeated notable featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier and secured the division’s title by knocking out long-time champ José Aldo in just 13 seconds.

McGregor then moved up weight classes to deliver the iconic rivalry with Nate Diaz. After avenging his first UFC loss, the Irishman beat Eddie Alvarez to become the first double champ in UFC history.

“The Notorious” has lost three out of his last four UFC fights, though. With fans eager to see him back in the win column, here’s everything about when McGregor might fight again.

When will Conor McGregor return to the UFC?

While taking part in an event on July 18, 2024, McGregor responded positively to a reporter asking whether he’ll return to the UFC on December 14, 2024.

“That sounds good to me!”

For now, the official UFC schedule for 2024 is only updated up until UFC 308, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2024. However, there are speculations that December 14, 2024, is the scheduled date for UFC 310.

Ariel Helwani also suggested that the UFC might book McGregor vs. Chandler for UFC 310 in December. In an interview with ESPN MMA, the former UFC double champ himself admitted his return to be scheduled for the end of 2024.

So, for now, “Mystic Mac” is most likely to return to the UFC on December 14, 2024 at UFC 310.

Who is Conor McGregor’s next fight?

Michael Chandler is most likely to be McGregor’s next fight in the UFC. The lightweights coached the TUF Season 31 and were scheduled to fight at UFC 303.

Their fight was indefinitely postponed due to Conor McGregor and the UFC not being able to agree on a return date. While replacements were considered and offered to Chandler, he seems adamant about fighting “The Notorious”.

Why was McGregor vs. Chandler cancelled at UFC 303?

McGregor vs. Chandler was cancelled because the former had to pull out due to an injured toe. The injury wasn’t severe and McGregor even claimed to have fully recovered from it through a now-deleted X post.

The UFC appears to have a stacked schedule until UFC 308 in October 2024. This has stopped them from instantly re-booking the highly-anticipated matchup. As a result, fans should not expect “Mystic Mac” and “Iron” to battle it out anytime before the end of the year.

Read More: Alexander Volkanovski Downplays Belal Muhammad’s Chances Against Leon Edwards At UFC 304: ‘TKO Or KO, I Definitely Can See’

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Did Dustin Poirier Retire? Status Of Veteran UFC Fighter

Dustin Poirier has become one of the biggest UFC stars ever, despite never becoming an undisputed champion in the promotion. Fans have always appreciated his aggressive fighting style, endurance, and consistency. Throughout 39 pro fights, Poirier has interestingly never lost two bouts consecutively. Since his last loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, “The Diamond” […]

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Dustin Poirier has become one of the biggest UFC stars ever, despite never becoming an undisputed champion in the promotion. Fans have always appreciated his aggressive fighting style, endurance, and consistency.

Throughout 39 pro fights, Poirier has interestingly never lost two bouts consecutively. Since his last loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, “The Diamond” has been considering retirement instead of bouncing back again.

Here’s whether Poirier has officially retired and the conditions he’s laid down for returning to the Octagon…

Is Dustin Poirier Retired From The UFC?

No, Poirier is yet to confirm his retirement from the UFC. He recently appeared on the official MMA Junkie YouTube channel and discussed his latest vacation with friends and family.

The former interim UFC lightweight champion needs more time to confirm if he will never fight for the UFC again. He also aims to get back to training and evaluate his performance and conditioning.

When asked whether spending time with loved ones helped him decide about his career, here’s what “The Diamond” said:

“We’ll clean it up. Go 30 days, August, and just make a decision after that, you know. Get in shape, see how you feel. So, we’ll see man, I don’t know.
I need to make a solid decision so I can get out of the limbo, you know, because I’m still kind of like fighting myself every day not sure what I’m doing.”

Poirier also revealed that his body has been recovering well after the Makhachev fight. He needs nose surgery that can be delayed if he wants, but his knees and ribs feel better. So, his priority is to get back to training.

Dustin Poirier Admits Interest In Fighting For The Interim UFC Lightweight Championship

Poirier has agreed to fight Arman Tsarukyan for the interim UFC lightweight championship if Makhachev cannot compete in October due to injury. Considering that the division has no other solid contenders, the fight could be more realistic than it seems.

An interim belt win would ensure Poirier gets another shot at the UFC lightweight title. This explains why he’s not equally interested in other popular opponents like Charles Oliveira, Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor, and Alexander Volkanovski.

“Yeah, I wonder what they’re going to do with that, you know. Who’s? Arman’s gonna continue to like wait for Islam. I don’t know when Islam’s going to be back but I saw a thing he said is, he might have to have surgery so we’ll see man.”

Overall, fans can look forward to learning more concrete details about Poirier’s retirement or upcoming fight in the coming weeks.

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Does Israel Adesanya Follow A Religion?

Israel Adesanya gained prominence not just for being a dominant UFC champion, but also for his blunt statements outside the Octagon. Be it religion, politics, or other global matters, he never refrains from speaking his mind. “The Last Stylebender” ignores the trolls and has frequently talked about anime’s impact on his personal life. He aims […]

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Israel Adesanya gained prominence not just for being a dominant UFC champion, but also for his blunt statements outside the Octagon. Be it religion, politics, or other global matters, he never refrains from speaking his mind.

“The Last Stylebender” ignores the trolls and has frequently talked about anime’s impact on his personal life. He aims to live a spiritual life through meditation, and unsurprisingly, fans are curious to know about his religious beliefs as well.

Ahed of his return at UFC 305, here’s whether Adesanya follows religion and a rundown of his statements on God…

What Did Israel Adesanya Say About God?

Adesanya discussed his stance on god and religion on the IMPAULSIVE Podcast hosted by Logan Paul and Mike Majlak in 2023. He confronted his parents about the creator of god during his childhood and got no satisfactory answers.

“I grew up in a Religious household. But when I was young, Sunday school, I remember asking like my Sunday school teacher. Well, if God made the world, then who made God? And no one had an answer for me. I asked my parents and then what, I asked my housemates.”

The former UFC middleweight kingpin then pointed out a few experiences where he felt like talking to God. Regardless, he doesn’t follow any religion ardently but has indicated his Christian bent through tweets like this:

Interestingly, though, fans spotted “Izzy” in a church service in 2023 where he motivated the youth. Following his split-decision win over Marvin Vettori in 2018, he talked about self-criticism and Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in the post-fight show.

“Even Jesus Christ, he was the greatest guy of all time; he got crucified. I welcome all the criticism. Because it’s good for me. I criticize myself.”

Another pivotal point regarding religion in Adesanya’s life was the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand. After the attack, he showed solidarity and admitted to learning about other religions like Islam.

Long story short, Adesanya openly follows no religion but has seemed to be eager to know about other cultures, religions, and beliefs. He was born in a Christian household and has self-admittedly followed a spiritual path in life.

What Tribe Does Israel Adesanya Belong To?

Adesanya belongs to the Yoruba tribe, one of the biggest ethnic groups in Nigeria. Despite moving to New Zealand in his early teenage, he’s proud of his African identity. This explains why Dricus Du Plessis questioning his legitimacy as a ‘real’ African UFC champ enraged “The Last Stylebender”.

A lot of Yoruba people have started following Christianity or Islam over the years.

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