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Ngannou or MMA? Paul targets boxing return this year
Key takeaways
- Jake Paul has won 12 of his 14 fights as a professional boxer
- Jake Paul is targeting a return to boxing at cruiserweight before the end of the year but has not ruled out a heavyweight fight against Francis Ngannou, his business partner says.
- American Paul, who first came to the public's notice as an internet personality, has not fought since breaking his jaw after being knocked out in the sixth round by British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in December.
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Jake Paul has won 12 of his 14 fights as a professional boxer
Jake Paul is targeting a return to boxing at cruiserweight before the end of the year but has not ruled out a heavyweight fight against Francis Ngannou, his business partner says.
American Paul, who first came to the public's notice as an internet personality, has not fought since breaking his jaw after being knocked out in the sixth round by British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in December.
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