Not Tommy Fury, Mike Tyson Wants This Fighter To Be Against Jake Paul

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JAKARTA - Mike Tyson revealed that he had an ideal opponent for the YouTuber who became Jake Paul's boxing star.

Paul scored 3-0 in his boxing career after beating fellow internet star AnEsonGib, former NBA champion Nate Robinson and MMA legend Ben Askren.

The American man is expected to return to the ring later this year. He has been linked with the fight against Tommy Fury after the two broke out in attacks on social media last month.

However, boxing legend Tyson believes there are opponents waiting and more prepared than Fury.

Speaking on the Hotboxin 'with Mike Tyson podcast, Iron Mike did not hesitate to name Kamaru Usman as Paul's next opponent.

"I want to see that fight. It's two or three times the money in the UFC. So how can he (Usman) refuse it?" said Tyson.

Usman is the current UFC welterweight champion and unlike Paul's previous three opponents, he is at the top of his game.

In the past, the fighter with the nickname Nigerian Nightmare had never brushed off his chance of a fight with Paul.

“I think the check should have eight zeros in it. If there are eight zeros in front of the check, then for sure, we will consider them, "said Usman to ESPN.

If the money increases, it looks like we can see a colossal match between Usman and Paul in the not too distant future.