In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, Anthony Pettis discussed his future career in boxing and the chances of facing Jake Paul in an eventual matchup.
Pettis recently moved from the UFC to PFL. He joins Fabricio Werdum, Rory MacDonald, and Claressa Shields as other prominent names to make their promotional debuts in 2021.
Anthony Pettis: Jake and Logan Paul have been selective about who they fight
When asked if Jake Paul could compete against someone like Anthony Pettis, “Showtime” replied:
Pettis did not hide the possibility of jumping from MMA to boxing in the future. The former UFC lightweight champion revealed that boxing was one of his passions as a child, but his mother only allowed him to practice Taekwondo.
Asked about when his boxing ambitions are set to begin, Pettis affirmed that they could happen as soon as he finishes his contract with PFL.
Why Anthony Pettis thinks PFL will appeal to a broad sports audience
Anthony Pettis believes that the PFL will not only engage with a broader audience but also fighters. Unlike the UFC, the Professional Fighters League follows a seasonal schedule more related to other sports leagues.
Because of its format, athletes have more ease preparing for their fights, and the fans can better understand the system. Pettis believes that the UFC has too many fighters and bouts, making it hard for the fans to follow.
The PFL season will kick off later in the year. ‘Showtime’ last fight with the UFC happened last December when he defeated Alex Morono via unanimous decision.
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