Badou Jack is open to defending his WBC cruiserweight world title against Jake Paul.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is looking to find his way in the sport, and defy all odds and become a professional boxing world champion.
‘El Gallo’ will next take on ex-world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on June 29, a big test of his credentials.
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Should he win, he will hope for the biggest opportunities available, having already come close to securing deals to face Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis.
But he is also exploring world title attempts which could include against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez who will fight on his undercard.
Now, incredibly, another option has emerged in the shape of Jack, who currently holds the iconic green belt at cruiserweight.
He responded to a claim from Paul that he would win by KO.
Jack said: “I never heard about that, whatever. It’s a money fight.
“It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”
The Swede has fought on the same bill as Paul’s defeat to Tommy Fury, and is no stranger to the American’s presence in the sport.
He has reached huge heights in his own career but is now 41 years old and is in his twilight phase.
Despite his age, Jack would be confident of beating Paul, and handing a big blow to his career.
Any fight would need to be sanctioned by the WBC, albeit Paul could boost his cruiserweight ranking with victory over Chavez Jr.
It is the ‘Problem Child’s ultimate goal in the sport as he continues to play disruptor.
Last year he proved his star power when beating heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in November.
And he has his eyes on bigger and better plans in 2025 and beyond.
He said: “I want to fight everybody, and I’m going to get to all opponents.
There’s a line, but the majority of the time I want to pick the biggest and toughest challenges that people don’t think I’m going to win, so I can prove them wrong and shock the world time and time again.
“There are a lot of people knocking on the door, and I just want to continue to grow my skillset.
“My path to becoming world champion, that is still the goal.
“I want to become one of the best boxers in the world, do big fights and make the fans happy.”
