LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Recently during a podcast, Mike Tyson sparked excitement by calling upon another fighter, Terence Crawford, as the opponent for Jake Paul’s next fight.
Terence Allan Crawford, an American professional boxer, boasts a remarkable career with several world championships across three distinct weight classes.
Notably, he has held the undisputed welterweight championship since July 2023. On the other hand, Paul made headlines for claiming victory during the bout between him and Nate Diaz and Sebastian Joseph Day.
Now, it seems like Tyson wants Paul to fight Crawford.
Mike Tyson wants Jake Paul to fight Terence Crawford
In a recent episode of Mike Tyson's YouTube channel 'Hot Boxin' with Mike Tyson', featuring guests Jake Paul and Sebastian Joseph Day, the conversation spanned various aspects of their boxing careers and personal lives.
During the podcast episode, an unexpected hint emerged regarding Paul's upcoming fight. Tyson raised eyebrows as he suggested who Paul should fight next.
Paul's life has been marked by unforeseen turns and audacious challenges, and he is well-recognized for his propensity to call out opponents.
He gained notoriety recently when he dared to take on boxing icon Canelo Alvarez, further solidifying his standing as a divisive figure in the sport.
In a revealing moment during the podcast, Tyson dropped a bombshell by mentioning the name of American professional boxer, Terence Crawford, urging him to step up with a resounding, 'Come on, Crawford.'
The mention of Crawford's name prompted an enthusiastic response from both Paul and Sebastian.
Sebastian exclaimed, "Terence Crawford, oh s**t! Jake Paul and Terence Crawford!" Paul, never one to back down, turned to Tyson and inquired, "You're gonna promote it?"
Without hesitation, Tyson replied, "100%, the Omaha octopus against the Cleveland Clinic."
Fans react to potential Jake Paul vs Terence Crawford fight
After Tyson's podcast, the anticipation for the upcoming showdown between Paul and Crawford has been ignited.
One fan said, "For someone on his wealth and level of fame, to make money doing anything you pretty much want choosing boxing I have massive respect for jake. Forget all the shit talk or positive talk that shows me enough about Jake alone to have my full respect for that."
Another fan said, "Listening to uncle Mike is just awesome.. jokes, wisdom, supporting young new fighters....he is truly a GOAT."
The third user wrote, "Jake is way too level headed and intelligent than people give him credit for."
The fourth user said, "I know some people hate Jake Paul because he’s a YouTuber but what this young guy has been able to accomplish in such a short time is impressive." The fifth user said “Jake Paul world champion you ll see"
