Jake Paul challenges Dana White to bet for Anderson Silva fight

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on MMAJunkie.com.

Jake Paul feels so confident heading into his next boxing match that he wants to make a big bet with Dana White.

Paul, who is undefeated in his professional boxing career, returns for his sixth fight on October 29 against former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. The fight is scheduled for eight rounds at a catchweight of 187 pounds and takes place in Phoenix.

Many consider this to be Paul’s toughest challenge yet, and some even thought he wouldn’t take the fight. Now, just a month away, Paul wants to raise the stakes and challenge the UFC president to a wager.

“No one thought I would take this fight, not even Dana White,” Paul said at the Paul vs. Silva Monday. “He didn’t think he would take this fight. And Dana, I know you’re watching, brother. You still owe me a million dollars when you bet against me (against) Ben Askren.

“I want you to come out of hiding and stop being a motherfucker, and make a bet against me and Anderson and call this time because you didn’t think I would take this fight. So let’s make a bet. Let’s put a thousand, two thousand, five thousand. But I bet you won’t, Dana, because you’re a bitch.”

Paul agrees with the masses and acknowledges that this is by far his biggest challenge. Paul respects Silva and will not take it lightly.

“That’s it. This is a defining moment,” Paul said. “I know I have someone who just beat a former world champion boxer in front of me. I don’t take it lightly at all. He’s the GOAT of punches.” , is the GOAT of MMA”.

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