(Editor’s note: This story originally was published at Boxing Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Network.)
Jake Paul’s knockout of Nate Robinson apparently hasn’t scared anyone away.
The YouTube personality, who stopped the retired NBA player on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. card last Saturday, is being called out from multiple corners of the sports world.
Among those who want to fight the 2-0 novice: Ben Askren (MMA), Le’Veon Bell (NFL), Evander Kane (NHL), Anthony Ogogo (pro wrestling), and Antonio Tarver (boxing). And, perhaps more significantly, Paul desperately wants to fight Conor McGregor (MMA).
Of course, McGregor has already proved to be a lucrative foil. He and Floyd Mayweather took part in a crossover fight that generated a fortune for both men. It’s not surprising that Paul would want a piece of that.
“I am dedicating my life to beating Conor McGregor,” Paul told ESPN. “Financially, it already makes sense. Financially, I’m already one of the biggest prizefighters, and there’s only a couple more bosses to check off and to beat and to conquer.”
Paul has also expressed interest in facing other MMA stars, including Askren.
“I want to bring MMA fighters into the boxing ring and embarrass them,” Paul said.
Below is what those calling out Paul had to say:
