Hit list
Former rugby player Sonny Bill Williams has responded to social media star, Jake Paul, who said the New Zealander was on his 'hit list' of future boxing opponents.
Jake Paul was on renowned boxing trainer Teddy Atlas' podcast when he reeled off the names of people he wanted to fight next, which included Oscar De La Hoya, Tommy Fury, Floyd Mayweather and of course, Sonny Bill Williams.
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Williams is coming off the back of a first round destruction of Australian rules footballer, Barry Hall, last month.
After the fight, Williams' trainer Andy Lee, who has also worked with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker, teased a fight between Williams and Jake Paul on Twitter.
Lee may have predicted the future, as Paul has named Williams as a potential opponent for his August comeback and the New Zealander seems up for the task
"Looks like I’m on the hit list." Williams tweeted.
"I’m not going to hate on this guy at all as I respect what he’s done. I also really respect his skillset as a boxer. But if he wants some he can get it Jake Paul. Yours respectfully - your first loss."
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In terms of how the pair match up, Williams has a size and experience advantage, standing at 6ft 3ins with a professional boxing record of 9-0, with four knockouts.
He has notably beaten a former Mike Tyson opponent in Frans Botha.
Jake Paul may have fewer bouts on his record with five fights and five wins, but he has some serious power having knocked out every opponent he has faced, with his most recent win ending in a stunning KO of former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
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