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Turki Alalshikh calls Jake Paul illegitimate: “Do it against real fighters.”

Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh is not interested in working with until the YouTuber is ready to test himself against real boxers.

Thus far, Paul has made a solid career fighting a series of past-their-prime MMA fighters like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. Most recently he scored a sixth-round finish against BKFC star ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.

Jake Paul

Next, he’ll attempt to earn a win over one of the most iconic boxers in the history of the sport, Mike Tyson.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

While the bout has some fight fans excited to see Tyson back in action, pundits have largely been critical of the scrap due to the significant age difference between the two competitors.