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Pereira on Paul Fight: 'It'd Be a Challenge for Both'
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- UFC champion Alex Pereira acknowledges Jake Paul's boxing prowess.
- Pereira states a fight is impossible due to his UFC contract.
- The light heavyweight champion is focused on a potential Jon Jones bout.
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has commented on the possibility of facing Jake Paul in a boxing match, admitting it would present a significant challenge.
Pereira stated that while he respects Paul's efforts in boxing and believes he has been improving, the fight cannot happen. He emphasized that he is under contract with the UFC and that Paul is fully aware of this contractual limitation.
Despite the hypothetical nature of a fight with Paul, Pereira's primary focus is on a potential showdown with fellow UFC star Jon Jones, a bout that both fighters have expressed interest in. The organization's decision will determine if this highly anticipated match materializes.
