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Harry Davies

Jake Paul holds talks over MMA debut after announcing date for fight return

YouTube star Jake Paul revealed he is talking to both Bellator and the Professional Fighters League promotion over making his MMA debut.

Paul is 5-0 as a professional boxer but has expressed interest in crossing over to the cage this year. 'The Problem Child' announced this week that his next fight will take place in August, but didn't reveal the opponent.

PFL boss Peter Murray admitted in January they would entertain talks with Paul whilst Bellator president Scott Coker said the promotion would " gladly " welcome the 25-year-old to fight for them. And Paul told TMZ of the two MMA promotions: "We're definitely talking to both of those entities and other MMA entities as well to see where it makes the most sense.

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