“I got to take my hat off to Jake Paul because I like Jake Paul’s hustle,” Mayweather said to Come and Talk 2 Me. “He knows how to hustle and he knows how to get that bag.”
Floyd Mayweather praised several elite prospects including David Benavidez, Keyshawn Davis, Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney and Naoya Inoue, but singled out Jake Paul’s business acumen over his boxing achievements.
The eight-division champion emphasized his willingness to pursue lucrative exhibition opportunities, telling the interviewer, “If I’m able to steal some extra money, why not?”
Mayweather faced Logan Paul in a high-profile 2021 exhibition that captivated audiences despite the one-sided result. A matchup with Jake Paul would likely generate even greater interest given his expanded profile in both boxing and social media.
While Paul has become a major commercial figure in combat sports, many fans argue his boxing record doesn’t justify comparison to world-class champions like Benavidez, Inoue, Stevenson and Haney. He remains far from established among the top cruiserweight contenders.
Observers suggest Mayweather’s remarks reflected recognition of Jake’s business success rather than his athletic standing, though the praise for his ability to “get that bag” has intensified speculation about another blockbuster payout.
