Usyk Hints At MMA Fight; Paul Eyes Netflix Exhibition

Oleksandr Usyk publicly challenged Jake Paul on X, saying he plans to 'close the book on boxing' and will 'be waiting in the cage' — remarks that followed a tense ring encounter after Usyk's July rematch stoppage of Daniel Dubois. Usyk is recovering from a back issue while lining up a mandatory defence against the winner of Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley and has suggested he may finish his boxing career after one more fight. Paul has included 'Beat Usyk' in a five‑year plan and is preparing for a Nov. 14 exhibition with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis that promoters say will stream on Netflix; they have described the unsanctioned 10‑round exhibition as being judged with a winner declared. To prepare for a size gap with Davis, Paul is reportedly assembling elite southpaw sparring partners including Shakur Stevenson, Montana Love and Jamaine Ortiz. Conversations about a crossover MMA clash between Usyk and Paul have reportedly taken place and been described as positive by Paul's camp, but timing and logistics remain unresolved.