American Puncher Ready for Jake: “But Let’s Be Realistic”

American heavyweight Craig Parker (20-0, 20 KOs) says he is willing to step into the ring with influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs). In the latest WBA rankings Paul landed at No. 14, while Parker sits at No. 15.

“I’d take that fight. But let’s be realistic—he’s not going to box young, active fighters with records like mine. I doubt he’ll fight me. Still, this sport is unpredictable, and if he calls me out, I’ll be ready.

If they keep him in the ratings, fine—that’s their business. It just gives him a chance to get in the ring with real fighters like me, guys who earned it the hard way. I’m not chasing 14th place in the rankings; I’m chasing the top.

Whether they move him or not, my goal is to keep climbing until it’s impossible to deny who I am,” Parker said.

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