Overview
- Paul told ESPN he has held preliminary conversations with Pereira’s team and claimed they are receptive to a future boxing match.
- He said the only barrier is UFC approval, noting Pereira is bound to a multi-fight deal signed last year.
- No fight has been announced or agreed, and there is no indication the UFC has sanctioned such a matchup.
- Fan reaction skewed skeptical, with many doubting Dana White would let an active champion box Paul.
- Paul’s planned exhibition with Gervonta Davis was scrapped at the last minute, leaving him seeking a December opponent.