Jake Paul will next be targeting a world title showdown with Canelo Alvarez following his triumph over Mike Tyson.Paul emerged victorious at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, securing a unanimous decision against 'Iron' Mike in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Despite the win, the performance didn't impress the live audience, leading to many departing before the fight's conclusion after witnessing eight two-minute rounds that lacked excitement.With this victory, Paul advances his professional record to 11-1, having only made his pro debut four years ago.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has already dispatched several ex-UFC champions in his brief boxing tenure, including Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley, among others.After contemplating a hiatus from boxing earlier in the year, 27-year-old Paul is now eager for a championship fight with WBA (Super), WBC, WBO super middleweight champion Canelo, aiming to prove his mettle, reports the Irish Star.
He laid out his plans prior to facing Tyson, saying: "It's Canelo. "Me vs. Canelo at 200lb for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight, arguably even bigger than me vs.
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