"Don’t even waste your time on that dude": Fans react as Mayweather claims he could easily beat Jake Paul at 48

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has become synonymous with boxing, having retired with an undefeated record and 15 major world championships. Fans have since been hoping to see the champ step back into the ring, and it looks like that day might actually be closer than ever.

While appearing on The Tonight Show, which starred Jimmy Fallon recently, the 48-year-old boxer was asked to comment on the infamous Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, where Paul emerged victorious. Mayweather took the opportunity to take shots at both fighters, claiming that Jake would be an easy opponent for him even at 48. The comment has left fans amused, hoping that the fight actually happens.

Hilarious Fan Reactions

Fans had plenty to say about Mayweather’s comments. Let’s take a look at some of the most hilarious reactions they had.

"Don’t even waste your time on that dude," a fan said.

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. does indeed end up returning to the boxing ring for a few more fights, then perhaps he should fight more professional boxers rather than YouTubers like Jake Paul, as this fan believes.

"But when Jake put him on the canvas we already know what the excuse gonna be, " commented another.

Well, as this user suggests, in case the fight does end up happening, let's hope that Mayweather doesn't end up having his first historic loss against Paul, because then the age excuse will certainly not work after making such a bold claim of beating him in the first place.

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Who knows, perhaps Floyd Mayweather secretly wants to fight Jake Paul after the latter stole his hat in 2022 before his match against Logan Paul. Looks like after winning many championship belts, this time, Floyd might be after his hat!

"Ok so this fight is about to happen," a fan predicted.

Could it be that Floyd Mayweather is creating hype for a possible fight against Jake Paul so that once it reaches a high enough level, they can both fight it out for millions of dollars? Talk about milking an opportunity!

"It would be easy, I would love to see him take Jake to school 🏫," another wondered.

Looks like this fan is confident that Floyd will take Jake Paul to school in a boxing match and teach him a lesson or two.

Floyd Mayweather's claim that he can beat Jake Paul has certainly left fans hoping for the fighter to prove it, and given Paul's hunger for fighting strong opponents, it might just happen!