Usyk vs. Paul in MMA: Shocking Fight on the Horizon?

Talks of an unexpected clash between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) in the world of MMA have begun to stir serious intrigue.

Recently, Serhii Lapin, CEO of Team Usyk, commented on the possibility of a crossover bout between the Ukrainian champion and Paul under MMA rules. What started as a hypothetical conversation quickly caught fire.

The buzz escalated when the Ready to Fight platform posted a teaser, tagging both Usyk and Paul, hinting at a potential fight. Usyk responded by reposting the message — adding fuel to the rumor mill.

Jake Paul didn’t stop there. He took the excitement a step further by launching an online poll titled: "Should we make this happen?"

Nearly 80% of fans voted in favor, sparking a wave of discussion across social media about the potential showdown.

Whether this bout actually materializes or remains a clever PR move is still unclear. But one thing is certain — both fighters know how to keep the spotlight firmly fixed on themselves.