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Jake Paul reveals five-man ‘boxing bucket list’ including Tommy Fury’s brother Tyson and UFC boss Dana White

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JAKE PAUL has named Tyson Fury and UFC president Dana White in his five-man ‘boxing bucket list’.

The American recently improved to 5-0 as a professional, having knocked out Tyron Woodley, the man he beat on points in August.

Jake Paul is 5-0 as a boxerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

It added to KO wins over YouTuber ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37.

Now Paul has named Canelo Alvarez, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Fury and White as his dream opponents.

Here, SunSport runs down the five names he put on his wishlist.

Canelo Alvarez

The Mexican, 31, is the current pound-for-pound No1, and the idea of him fighting Paul, 24, is horrifically dangerous.

But even Canelo himself has refused to rule it out, and by coincidence is set to move up to cruiserweight next, Paul’s current weight.

Paul recently told Joe: “I know he’s moving up to cruiserweight, so he’s playing right into this s*** already. I think I can do some real damage to him.”

Canelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: AP

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Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather, 44, is officially retired as a professional but came back in June for a sensation exhibition with Paul’s brother, Logan, 26.

The spectacle bout went the full eight round distance and Mayweather confirmed it would be his last.

But beforehand, Paul went viral after nicking the boxing legend’s hat, and if the price is right, it could pave the way for another money-spinner.

Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul clashedCredit: AFP

Mike Tyson

Tyson, 55, in November came out of retirement for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 58, which after eight rounds ended a draw.

Paul KO’d Robinson on the undercard and built a friendship with Iron Mike, who ironically was rumoured to be in talks to face brother Logan.

But the opportunity to share the ring with the youngest heavyweight champion of all time could prove too good to turn down for Paul.

Mike Tyson after his comeback fightCredit: Reuters

Tyson Fury

Tommy Fury, 22, was in talks to fight Paul, until he pulled out with a broken rib and was replaced by Woodley.

Fury has since claimed talks to reschedule are underway but Paul has maintained his rival has missed out.

And judging by his tweet, he is now ready to move on to big brother Tyson, 33, the unbeaten WBC heavyweight king.

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters

Dana White

The UFC president has built up a feud with Paul, having seen Askren and Woodley – two of his ex-fighters – beaten.

And Paul has called out White over his fighter pay and challenged some of his current stable, like Jorge Masvidal, 37, and Nate Diaz, 36.

But it looks as though he has called to settle the score with White – a former amateur boxer – once and for all in the ring.

UFC president Dana White has feuded with Jake PaulCredit: Getty

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