BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Andrew Tate made headlines when he publicly challenged Jake Paul, citing his belief that the former Disney star had an entitled attitude and required a dose of reality.
The former kickboxer, known for his controversial online presence, Tate has often been called out for fights, not only by Jake and Logan Paul but also by British YouTuber KSI.
The clash of personalities and the potential for an actual physical showdown have fueled discussions about Tate's bold statements and his interactions with these high-profile figures.
Since the beginning of their online exchange last year, 'Cobra' had shown a willingness to step into the boxing ring against Paul. The constant back and forth between the two on social media had kept the potential showdown in the spotlight.
In an earlier episode of his podcast, Tate had taken the opportunity to explain his reasoning for wanting a boxing match against Jake Paul.
He had elaborated on the reasons for his desire to defeat Paul and shed light on the personal significance of their possible confrontation.
'I wanna kick your a**'
Tate expressed his view, stating that the 26-year-old was someone he considered disrespectful. In his opinion, Jake doesn't deserve the considerable earnings he has amassed, as there are far more capable fighters struggling with financial difficulties.
Tate articulated his point by emphasizing that there were fighters with exceptional talent who had difficulty meeting their financial obligations.
He said, "Jake Paul is the person I used to be. He's a cocky, arrogant young man who's training his a** off. You're very lucky that you can make millions and millions of dollars from fighting right from the get-go because you're an internet clown."
He added, "There's a whole bunch of people who are out here that are much better than you, who can't even pay their rent. For all of their sake, I wanna kick your a**. I made a video that called him out and he didn't reply to me."
'That was f***ing impressive'
UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley believed Jake could face a retired MMA fighter again in his upcoming boxing match.
O'Malley, affectionately nicknamed 'Sugar,' held the opinion that former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, who announced his retirement earlier this year, could be a possible contender for Paul's next bout.
Paul had recently won in his boxing debut against Nate Diaz, a much-publicized fight that took place on August 5. 'The Problem Child' secured the victory by unanimous decision, showing his dominance throughout the fight.
This victory fueled ongoing discussions about Paul's future opponents and the potential fights that could come his way in boxing.
On his YouTube channel, O'Malley openly shared his hopes regarding Jake's future boxing opponents. He expressed his hope that Paul would continue to test his skills against MMA luminaries and specifically mentioned Jorge Masvidal as a possible candidate for Paul's next challenge.
O'Malley's comments added to the ongoing speculation and discussion about Paul's next steps in the boxing world and piqued the interest of fans and observers alike.
He said, "That was f***ing impressive from both of them. I just want to see Jake keep winning and fighting motherfu**ers... It depends [which UFC fighters]. Jorge Masvidal? Mike Perry? Like dude, there's still fights [to make]."
