Former world heavyweight champion Oliver McCall returned to the boxing ring last night aged 59, winning on his ring return via Round 2 knockout. ‘The Atomic Bull’ then proceeded to call out Jake Paul in his post-fight interview.
Oliver McCall Wins On Ring Return Then Calls Out Jake Paul
Former World Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall recorded the 60th win of his professional boxing career last night. ‘The Atomic Bull’ returned to the ring aged 59, knocking out Stacy Frazier in Round 2 of their heavyweight contest in Nashville, Tennessee.
This was McCall’s first fight since 2019, extending his record to 60-14 (2 NC) in the process. Despite being 59-years-old, McCall wants to continue to fight, and has plans of staying active and fighting again in 2025.
In his post-fight interview after his most recent victory, the former world heavyweight champion called out none other than Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ seems to be a name on everyone’s lips right now, and McCall has added his name to the long list of fighters, past and present, who want to fight him.
Jake Paul has already been called out by fighters such as Artur Beterbiev, Daniel Dubois and Ryan Garcia, as well as former world champion’s Carl Froch and Tony Bellew. After his unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson, it seems everyone wants a piece of the YouTube star.
McCall’s victory last night means he made history and became the oldest heavyweight to return to the ring and win a professional boxing fight.
59-year-old OIiver McCall, who stopped Lennox Lewis back in 1994, picked up his 60th win in 74 fights last night when stopping Stacey Frazier 💥
He then called out @JakePaul, @LoganPaul & @MikeTyson 🤯
🎬 @FiteTV #OliverMcCall | #JakePaul | #MikeTyson pic.twitter.com/e9lzFmY0G0
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) November 20, 2024
Could Oliver McCall Legitimately Fight Jake Paul In 2025?
Although he called Jake Paul out for a fight, along with his brother Logan and even Mike Tyson too, it seems highly unlikely and firmly improbable that Oliver McCall will fight ‘The Problem Child’.
After defeating ‘Iron Mike’ in his last fight, Jake Paul seems to have eyes on bigger and better things next year. This doesn’t include getting in the ring with a 59-year-old. That being said, Mike Tyson was 58 when the pair fought on November 15.
If ‘The Atomic Bull’ does continue to fight, it will likely be against fighters a similar age to him in four or six round contests. The fire is evidently still in the belly of McCall, who has had a quite remarkable career as a heavyweight boxer.
McCall became heavyweight champion of the world back in 1994, when he shocked the world by knocking Lennox Lewis out in two rounds at Wembley Arena to win the WBC World Heavyweight Title. He then defended it against Larry Holmes, who beat Muhammad Ali, before losing it to Frank Bruno at Wembley Stadium in September 1995.
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