New rivalry? Francis Ngannou emerges as a possible opponent for Jake Paul after an exchange of taunts on social media.

Francis Ngannou e Jake Paul have already ventured into boxing. Photo: (montage/SUPER LUTAS)

Francis Ngannou e Jake Paul They are the protagonists of the newest, and unexpected, rivalry in combat sports. The former UFC champion and the YouTuber exchanged barbs on social media after Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced the... cancelamento of the event Jake Paul x Gervonta Davis, which was scheduled for November 14th.

It all started when Gervonta Davis was sued by his ex-girlfriend for domestic violence, which forced MVP to remove the boxer from the card and consequently cancel the event. After the announcement, several names were considered to replace Davis, including Francis Ngannou who didn't like the idea at all.

“How can they go from Gervonta to Ngannou? It makes no sense at all, I was very confused. I thought: 'Don't disrespect me like that! I'm not interested,'” he said. Francis Ngannou in an interview with TMZ.

Jake Paul, in turn, responded provocatively through a post on the social network X. The YouTuber stated that Ngannou was afraid to face him, implying that the Cameroonian, who is coming off two boxing losses, would be an easy fight for him.

"Dear Francis, just admit that you've already been humiliated in boxing and are afraid of losing to the..." Jake Paul"I accept. You're an easy job, my friend. Stuck in the mud," he wrote. Jake Paul.

The exchange of provocations continued on the same platform. Ngannou responded to the statements of Jake Paul He warned the influencer to watch his words. The former UFC champion also mocked the American's attitude.

“Choose your words carefully, kid. I agree you need someone to discipline you for what you did to Tyson, but mind your own business,” Ngannou wrote.

Choose your words wisely boy. I agree that you need someone to discipline you for what you did to Mike TysonBut stay in your lane. https://t.co/EpBFWrKMjk

— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) November 4, 2025

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