UFC legend Chuck Liddell has revealed why he doesnβt want to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
Liddell, who last fought in a Golden Boy Promotions defeat to Tito Ortiz a few years back, is one of the most recognizable stars to come out of the UFCβs early golden days. From his many knockout wins to his title successes and appearances in mainstream media, 'The Iceman' will forever hold a special place in the hearts of mixed martial arts fans around the world.
Chuck Liddell vs. Jake Paul is a no-go
Alas, the popular opinion seems to be that people donβt want to see him get back into the cage anymore, no matter how well it might do on PPV.
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During a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Chuck Liddell also confirmed that itβs unlikely heβd ever box Jake Paul, despite a recent back and forth between the two.
βHeβs not good enough to fight me. Heβs not gonna fight me. It just doesnβt make sense. He canβt risk getting hurt like that.β
When asked if heβd consider a celebrity boxing match, Chuck Liddell had the following response:
βIβll stick to reffing them for a while. Weβll see. If something happens, you never know. If they offer enough money Iβm always down to fight.β
Watch the interview with TMZ below:
Right now, it seems as though Jake Paul has bigger MMA fish to fry in the months to come, but as we all know, the choice of who his opponent will be always tends to be a calculated decision.
Thereβs a chance 'The Problem Child' could go out of his way to pick Chuck Liddell, knowing the name value that 'The Iceman' possesses. Jake Paul will probably even be the betting favorite in the matchup.
A few years ago, that wouldnβt have been the case, but with Chuck Liddell struggling with his mobility, youβd think Jake Paul's youth would bode well for his chances.
In this new era of boxing, as weβve all come to learn from professional wrestling, you should never say never.