Jake Paul Signs Former UFC Champion Holly Holm for June 28 Boxing Return

Jake Paul is in advanced talks to make his MMA debut in 2026 against pound-for-pound boxing king Oleksandr Usyk, marking what would be his toughest challenge yet in the cage. Despite focusing on boxing recently, including his upcoming fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28, Paul expressed strong interest in testing his skills in MMA, with his team confirming discussions with Usyk's camp. Paul’s manager, Nakisa Bidarian, revealed that Usyk has repeatedly called out Paul for an MMA bout and that both sides are keen to pursue the fight. Additionally, Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) recently signed former UFC bantamweight champion and boxing world titleholder Holly Holm, who will make her boxing return on the Paul-Chavez Jr. undercard. Holm, a dominant two-sport athlete, is aiming to pursue a fourth boxing title in a new weight class, contributing to MVP's growing roster of elite female fighters. This strategic signing underscores MVP’s commitment to women's boxing, adding to the momentum generated by other notable signings such as Chantelle Cameron and Savannah Marshall.