Who is Jake Paul fighting next? What are the betting odds for him winning?

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Jake 'The Problem Child' Paul [Image via Getty]

Jake Paul is due to meet Tommy Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, in a high-profile boxing contest, dubbed 'The Truth,' on February 26, 2023 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

The American YouTuber turned professional boxer on January 30, 2020, at the age of 23. He made his boxing debut against Ali Eson Gib, beating Gib via a first-round TKO. Paul's major victories include wins against UFC veterans Ben Askren, Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley.

Jake Paul's last boxing match was against Anderson Silva, a former UFC middleweight champion and Brazilian boxer, on October 29, 2022. He emerged victorious with a unanimous decision after eight rounds. Paul's professional boxing record is unblemished, with a record of six wins and no losses, including four knockout victories.

'The Problem Child' started as a -180 moneyline betting favorite. Fury started as a +150 underdog. Despite the fact that the bout was close to pick'em, the boxing bookmakers obviously preferred Paul, despite the YouTuber having somewhat less boxing experience. In each of his prior fights, Paul finished as a boxing betting favorite.

The bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury was supposed to take place on December 19, 2021, however it was canceled due to Fury's cracked rib and bacterial chest infection. They tried again in 2022 for an August 6 fight, but Fury claimed his travel visa into the United States was denied, therefore the fight was canceled once more.

Tommy 'TNT' Fury made his professional debut on 22 December 2018 at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, defeating Jevgenijs Andrejevs (10-102) through a four-round points decision (40–36).


Jake Paul and Nate Diaz are exploring two-fight boxing and MMA contract

Jake Paul has disclosed that negotiations for a two-fight agreement with Nate Diaz in boxing and MMA in 2024 are 'quite far along.'

In January, 'The Problem Child' inked a multi-fight, multi-year agreement with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), instantly naming Nate Diaz as a prospective opponent ahead of a move into mixed martial arts.

Paul, who is 6-0 in the ring, now claims that dialogue has proceeded and that the camps are in constant contact. As part of the American's deal with the PFL, the fight will take place in a new category dubbed the Super Fight.

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Diaz, 37, is entitled to negotiate with Paul after his UFC contract expired late last year. The objective is to fight in the boxing ring first, then move on to the octagon six months later.

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