Ryan Garcia Challenges Jake Paul to Fight, Questions Legitimacy

Ryan Garcia has publicly criticized Jake Paul for repeatedly choosing older, less challenging opponents and questioned Paul's legitimacy as a professional boxer, citing his lack of ranked fights in his weight class and unclear status within boxing divisions. Garcia pointed out that Paul's upcoming fight against 39-year-old Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. continues this trend, following previous bouts with much older opponents like Mike Tyson and Tyron Woodley. Despite a significant size disadvantage, Garcia has expressed interest in eventually fighting Paul, arguing that once Paul 'runs out of 40-year-old dudes,' he will have no choice but to face a real challenge. Garcia also noted that Paul has considered fighting smaller boxers, such as Gervonta 'Tank' Davis, and insisted that if Paul could fight Davis, he could certainly face Garcia. While acknowledging Paul's popularity and ability to draw big fights due to his celebrity, Garcia maintained that Paul's professional boxing credentials remain questionable until he competes in ranked matches within a recognized weight class. Both Garcia and Paul are scheduled for high-profile bouts, but the prospect of a future fight between them is gaining attention.