Jake Paul, the YouTube-star-turned-prizefighter, is concentrating on Glen “Massive Child” Davis for a struggle on his subsequent boxing card in August, sources confirmed Thursday to ESPN.
Davis, 36, performed within the NBA for 9 seasons, most lately in 2014-15 with the LA Clippers. He weighs over 300 kilos, and Paul’s workforce with Most Worthwhile Promotions (MVP) is at present in the hunt for an opponent for him, sources mentioned.
MVP particularly is searching for somebody from the world of professional wrestling to struggle Davis, with the hope of discovering a former heavyweight WWE star, in line with sources.
The Athletic first reported the information of Davis being focused for the boxing match.
The struggle card is deliberate for Aug. 13. Paul fought most lately final December, getting a knockout win over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Paul’s August opponent has not but been determined.
Paul and MVP have been the co-promoters final month for the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano struggle, an enormous box-office success that was the primary ladies’s fight sports activities principal occasion within the historical past of Madison Sq. Backyard.