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Emma Clarke

Jake Paul's weigh-in shove mocked by fans who claim YouTuber is 'trying to be Conor McGregor

There's already been a lot of drama surrounding the Paul Vs Gib fight (Picture: PA)

YouTuber Jake Paul has received a lot of criticism for shoving rival AnEnsonGib during yesterday's weigh-in.

Last year, KSI and Logan Paul had the Internet hooked, as they battled it out in Miami, Florida.

Now, following in their footsteps, Jake Paul and AnEnsonGib will go head-to-head this Friday (January 31) - and already there's been plenty of drama surrounding the fight.

Indeed, during the pair's weigh-in yesterday (January 29), Paul had to be restrained by members of his team, after he aggressively shoved his opponent.

Naturally, the dramatic scene didn't go unnoticed by fans, who were quick to call out Paul's 'cringey' behaviour.

(Getty Images)

One person wrote: "[sic] Jake Paul wants to be Connor mcgregor so bad lmao."

Another criticised: "They push n shove cos they know people gon’ split em up."

A third *weighed in*: "[sic] This is what money does... This is not only fake but cringe. Celebrity boxing is one of the worst things to ever happen. These fools actually have licenses lmao."

The fight, which takes place on Friday, January 30 at Island Gardens in Florida, comes after Gib challenged Paul during the KSI fight last November, with the Internet personality storming the stage at the London press conference to call out the Team 10 star.

As it stands, there is no clear winner.

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