Jake Paul’s bizarre face-off with former US President Donald Trump has taken the internet by storm.

The YouTube star and professional boxer, who recently knocked out Mike Perry in a highly publicized fight, has been rubbing shoulders with several notable figures. Among them is Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate.

In a bizarre and unexpected encounter, Paul and Trump faced off, standing nose-to-nose as if gearing up for a boxing match. The spectacle quickly attracted online attention, with fans and critics alike mocking the scene.

Paul even quipped, “He’s got a good stance. Low key he’s got a jab, I think!”

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While a real match between Trump and Paul is out of the question, the face-off led to a flurry of jokes and speculations on social media.

One user wrote, “That’s the average age of his opponents he fights tbh, I won’t be surprised if that fight is announced next.”

Another agreed, “This is the sort of fight Jake Paul would take to be fair, loves fighting old retired people.”

Predicting the outcome, one fan wrote, “Trump by Decision or Jake Paul by KO?”

Another user joked, “Trump stops him in six rounds or less,” while others commented on the spectacle itself. “I think it was pretty cool from Trump. He is part of what UFC has become,” one said. Another concluded, “Trump would be his hardest fight so far, so he’d probably avoid him.”

Paul and Trump first crossed paths in 2021 when Paul was beginning his boxing career. Trump has since become a significant figure in combat sports, frequently appearing at UFC events. While a fight between them is off the table, Trump could be a notable presence at Paul’s future bouts.

The recent face-off has reignited criticism of Paul, who confirmed his professional match with 58-year-old veteran Mike Tyson in November. Despite his controversial choice of opponents, Paul continues to rise in the boxing world, with ambitious goals of becoming a world champion, even after a setback last year with his loss to Tommy Fury.

Paul’s niche of fighting retired MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley in big-money showdowns has garnered him both fame and criticism, but his determination and knack for staying in the spotlight remain unquestionable.