JAKE PAUL has compared himself to boxing legends Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather.Jake Paul claims he’s this generation’s Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather

Despite only having three professional fights, Paul believes he sits in some pretty illustrious company.

Jake Paul will fight Tyron Woodley next on August 29

Jake Paul will fight Tyron Woodley next on August

As usual, Paul is adamant there is not a chance that he can lose the fight, describing himself as ‘a mental savage, a mental freak’.

And the 24-year-old Californian believes he is carrying the flag for this generation’s boxing fans.

Speaking on The Last Stand Podcast, the Problem Child said: “I am on a trajectory to become the biggest prizefighter in the world.

“For the kids, I look like Mike Tyson. Your grandpa had Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, your dad had Floyd Mayweather, this generation has Jake Paul.”

“So if they want to see a highlight reel knockjpout, they want to be a part of the viral conversation, so far that is what I have delivered.

“I put on a show and I do things different.”

The blue touch paper for Paul bersus Woodley was lit moments before Paul’s demolition of Woodley’s good friend Ben Askren in April.

The pair were involved in a heated back-and-forth in the dressing room that left Woodley fuming.

And their subsequent slanging match on social media has teed up the interesting grudge match, which, on paper, is the toughest fight of Paul’s young boxing career.

Paul said of the former UFC star: “He’s a good striker. He’s known for knocking people out. But I think when I beat Tyron, people have to put respect on my name.

“But that’s not what I’m here for, to be honest. I already know how good I am. I know that this is going to be another easy fight.

“That’s why Showtime is in business with me. You’re looking at the future of boxing.”

Muhammad Ali is seen as ‘The Greatest’ boxer of all time by many

Muhammad Ali is seen as ‘The Greatest’ boxer of all time by manyCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
Floyd Mayweather retired undefeated – but has fought Jake’s brother Logan in an exhibition

Floyd Mayweather retired undefeated – but has fought Jake’s brother Logan in an exhibitionCredit: AP:Associated Press
Mike Tyson struck fear in the heavyweight division in the 1980s and 90s

Mike Tyson struck fear in the heavyweight division in the 1980s and 90sCredit: Reuters
Jake Paul says brutal win over ex-NBA star Nate Robinson was ‘most viral knockout moment in the history of boxing’