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MVP co-founder confirms Jake Paul will not face Fury or Ngannou

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

MVP co-founder confirms Jake Paul will not face Fury or Ngannou

Summary

MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian stated that Jake Paul’s anticipated comeback will not include a rematch against Tommy Fury or a bout with Francis Ngannou. Paul, recovering from a broken jaw, is in discussions to fight a different opponent in the cruiserweight division. Potential candidates for the fight include Darren Till. Bidarian hopes to finalize details within a couple of weeks, aiming for a fight either late this year or early next year, depending on how quickly negotiations progress.

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•Jake Paul is set to return from a broken jaw injury.
•Tommy Fury and Francis Ngannou ruled out as potential opponents.
•Discussions ongoing with Darren Till for a possible fight.
•Paul’s return likely to be in the cruiserweight division.
•A decision on the opponent expected in two weeks.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — MVP co-founder rules out Jake Paul’s return against Tommy Fury, Francis Ngannou

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With Jake Paul now looking for a comeback fight, fans recently saw celebrity boxer Tommy Fury emerge as a potential choice . While Paul is all set to make his comeback from a broken jaw injury, he has no confirmed opponent. In the last several months, several new opponent choices have emerged for Paul’s return fight, with names such as Tommy Fury […] The post MVP co-founder rules out Jake Paul’s return against Tommy Fury, Francis Ngannou appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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