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Harry Davies

UFC president Dana White, 53, responds to suggestion he fights Jake Paul, 25

UFC boss Dana White has ridiculed the idea he should fight YouTube star Jake Paul.

White, 53, has been trading words with Paul, 25, ever since he ditched his internet fame to pursue a career in boxing. The UFC president has criticised the quality of opponents Paul has faced in the ring, with 'The Problem Child' knocking out former MMA champions Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley at the end of their careers.

Paul has slammed White for the treatment of his fighters, campaigning for him to raise the minimum pay in the promotion to $50,000 and guarantee fighters long-term healthcare once they retire from competition. And whilst taking part in a Q&A with GQ, White touched on a potential fight with Paul.

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