Jake Paul Supporting Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou Super-Fight: A Potential Clash of MMA Giants
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**Jake Paul Endorses Potential Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou Super-Fight**
Jake Paul, the polarizing YouTuber-turned-boxer, has publicly supported the prospect of a high-stakes showdown between MMA giants Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. Given Paul’s equity stake in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), which Ngannou now represents, his endorsement is significant.
Paul’s admiration for Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, has been well-documented. Jones has recently expressed his desire to defend his title against Ngannou, his long-time rival. Ngannou, who is the 'lineal' UFC heavyweight champion after exiting the promotion with the title, has also shown keen interest in this match-up.
However, a bout between these two titans would require a breakthrough in co-promotion between the UFC and PFL—a feat many believe might be too challenging to achieve, particularly with UFC President Dana White often resistant to cross-promotion.
Recently, Jones stirred up enthusiasm and controversy among fans when he seemed to dismiss a prospective fight against Tom Aspinall in favor of challenging Ngannou. This came to light when Jones took to social media platform X to call out Ngannou, further fanning the flames of interest in this dream match-up that has been brewing since early 2023.
The potential clash gained even more traction when Eric Nicksick, Ngannou's coach, hinted that the fighter might consider a comeback to the UFC. Jones enthusiastically responded to these comments, inviting Ngannou to a fight that he believes would be a 'real super fight' and not just a marketing gimmick.
Seizing upon the momentum, Jake Paul added his voice to the conversation. "The perfect final dance for the two greatest MMA heavyweights of all time," Paul tweeted. "Jon Jones wants it. Francis Ngannou wants it. Big fight for the sport. Big fight for the fans and big business. Who doesn't want it?"
As both fighters have expressed their desire for this monumental bout, and with influential voices like Paul backing the idea, the MMA community watches with bated breath, hoping that this iconic fight can transcend promotional barriers and ultimately become a reality.