In a surprising turn of events, Jake Paul, the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer, has issued a bold callout to UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex 'Poatan' Pereira, after his emphatic sixth-round knockout victory over Mike Perry. This unexpected challenge has stirred speculation among fight enthusiasts, as behind-the-scenes footage reveals that Pereira might actually be open to the idea of facing 'The Problem Child' in the boxing ring.

Paul's clash with Perry in their highly-anticipated grudge match exceeded expectations, with the former UFC star suffering multiple knockdowns before succumbing to a dominant sixth-round stoppage. Although Paul has faced criticism for primarily taking on retired MMA fighters instead of professional boxers, his winning streak against former UFC stars continues to solidify his divisive reputation in the boxing world.

Undeterred by naysayers, Paul now aims higher, setting his sights on a clash with Alex Pereira, considered by many as one of the most dangerous athletes in the entire sport of UFC. After calling out legendary boxer Mike Tyson for a fight scheduled later this year, Jake Paul took to the microphone, issuing a direct challenge to Pereira.

"And Alex Pereira! Alex Pereira, you said that you want to box - I'm the king of this, I'm the king of this, come over. We can make it happen, I want you, Alex Pereira! I just beat the BKFC champion, I've beat multiple UFC champions and he said that he wants to box, so Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson, let's make it happen," proclaimed Paul passionately.

Remarkably, less than a minute after Paul issued the callout, Alex Pereira Facetimed the American sensation, providing his immediate reaction to the proposal. Although the full conversation was not captured during the broadcast, a behind-the-scenes video from Pereira's perspective surfaced online, shedding light on the interaction between the two combat sports stars.

"Let's run it!" exclaimed Paul during the call, to which Pereira responded enthusiastically, saying, "Let's go, let's go my brother." Paul then enquired about Pereira's contractual obligations to UFC president Dana White, humorously suggesting that the UFC champion could be released for the highly-anticipated showdown. Pereira burst into laughter before the call dropped, leaving fans to speculate whether Pereira was genuinely interested or merely playing along to avoid getting caught up in the post-fight drama that often surrounds Jake Paul's victories.

It is important to note that the weight class for Paul's match against Perry was 200lbs, while Pereira currently reigns as the 205lb champion in the UFC. Additionally, Paul stands at 6'1", whereas Pereira has a height advantage at 6'4".

As fight enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the confirmation and potential details of this proposed boxing match, it remains uncertain whether the UFC will grant Pereira the opportunity to face Jake Paul. Nonetheless, the high stakes and the clash of contrasting fighting backgrounds make this potential matchup an intriguing proposition for boxing and UFC fans alike.