Jake Paul has once again made headlines, this time by dragging Floyd Mayweather into the buildup for his blockbuster clash with Gervonta “Tank” Davis. By invoking Mayweather, Paul planted skepticism in the minds of fans and the media alike — raising the question of whether a professional Mayweather-Paul showdown could become a reality in 2026. Mayweather vs Paul | From insult to possibilityThe prospect of Mayweather vs Paul refuses to go away. With Mayweather refusing to shut the door, and Paul’s star power still ascending, the unthinkable — a pro Mayweather vs Paul fight — is edging from ridicule toward reality. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights.