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Jake Paul backed to fight Jorge Masvidal next by bookies after criticized Mike Tyson win

Off the back of his unanimous decision win over Mike Tyson overnight, Jake Paul has been backed by the bookmakers to make his return to boxing in a showdown with either former UFC championship challenger, Jorge Masvidal — or arch-rival, Conor McGregor first and foremost.

Paul, who headlined a Netflix-broadcasted card overnight in Arlington, Texas, turned in a unanimous judging win over former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson, landing a one-sided victory over the 58-year-old Brooklyn native.

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WIth his win, Paul moved to 11-1 as a professional, following a prior knockout success against former UFC welterweight challenger and current BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) star, Mike Perry.