Jake Paul made a sharp public criticism of boxing this week, calling the sport “outdated” while directly addressing Floyd Mayweather Jr. during talks for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. The comments came in an interview with Fight Hub TV and spread quickly online. Paul focused on how top-level talks often slow down bigger fights.
His comments come as plans for the fight to take place in Las Vegas on September 19, 2026 move forward. This rematch follows their 2015 fight, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision and remains one of boxing’s biggest events. The upcoming fight is set to stream on Netflix.
Jake Paul calls out boxing culture
Jake Paul used this moment to speak out about what he sees as a huge problem in boxing. He said the game struggles with professionalism at the highest level.
Paul said, “The problem with boxing is the people in this sport who are not professionals.” “And it makes us all look bad. It’s horrible, and it’s so archaic and out of date.”
He pointed to the role of the teams and decision makers behind the fighters. According to Paul, some of these groups create delays that affect major events. He said the presence of big egos makes it difficult to close deals.
Jake Paul also explained how this affects the image of the game. He said the lack of smooth communication hurts both fighters and fans. His comments focused on the structure of boxing and how it operates during fight negotiations.
Mayweather talks highlight contract dispute
Paul then turned his attention to details that often come up in conversation. He listed issues such as glove type, ring size and shoe rules.
“And it all comes down to… it comes down to like, ‘Oh okay, ring size and you can’t wear these shoes. And this type of glove. You can’t wear this glove,'” Paul said.
He connected these points to the ongoing discussion regarding the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. Although no official feud has been publicly confirmed, Paul suggested that such issues are common in major feuds.
“It’s just, brother, stop being a bitch. Just fight. That’s the problem.” [the] Sports,” he added, “are probably the same problem they are struggling with: lack of professionalism and IQ.”
The rematch is scheduled to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas. This will be the first professional boxing event at the venue. The fight has come more than a decade since their first meeting at the MGM Grand. That 2015 event drew 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and generated record revenue.
Reaction builds as rematch approaches
Paul’s comments have drawn mixed reactions from boxing audiences. Some observers pointed to long-standing issues in the business side of the sport. Others said similar delays have plagued major battles in the past.
There is already intense interest in the upcoming rematch due to the history between Mayweather and Pacquiao. Both fighters are now in their 40s and remain one of the most recognizable names in boxing. The Netflix broadcast adds another layer by bringing the fight to a global streaming audience without the traditional pay-per-view model.
As of now, Mayweather has not publicly responded to Paul’s comments. There has also been no official statement linking the current talks to the issues raised by Paul.
Paul, who recently fought Mike Tyson in a Netflix-streamed exhibition, continues to speak out about the changes he believes boxing needs. His latest comments draw attention to how big fights happen behind the scenes.
With the fight date set, the focus now turns to whether the rematch will go ahead without any delays.
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