Jake Paul declares Lionel Messi the ‘GOAT of the entire sports world’ ahead of Tyson showdown

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, has made a bold claim about Lionel Messi, calling the Inter Miami star the “GOAT of the entire sports world.”

Paul who has built an empire by leveraging his online fame into a successful boxing career recently shared his admiration for Messi while attending the Fanatics Fest.

During the event, Paul got his hands on a Topps trading card featuring Messi in his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) days, and he didn’t hold back in expressing his respect for the football legend.

As he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career against boxing legend Mike Tyson, Paul took a moment to salute Messi, whom he sees as a true inspiration.

“Messi is a Perfectionist” – Jake Paul

Holding the autographed card Paul spoke highly of Messi’s journey describing the Argentine as relentless and a perfectionist who has defied all odds.

“Messi is the GOAT of the whole entire sports world; his story about being relentless, being a perfectionist, and defying all odds is just inspiring,” Paul stated. He also expressed excitement about adding the card to his collection, calling it “sick.”

As Paul gears up for his November 15th bout against Tyson at AT&T Stadium the home of the Dallas Cowboys he might draw some inspiration from Messi’s incredible career.

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The fight will be a significant test for Paul, who continues to face skepticism about his legitimacy as a boxer. But with Messi’s story of perseverance in mind, Paul seems determined to prove his doubters wrong.

Whether Paul’s admiration for Messi will translate into success in the ring remains to be seen but one thing is clear: the YouTuber-turned-boxer has his eyes set on greatness, much like the football legend he so highly praises.