In a surprising twist that blends drama with serious sport, the internet’s most controversial former kickboxer is lacing up the gloves again—this time under boxing rules. Andrew Tate, the self-proclaimed “Top G,” is reportedly eyeing a colossal return to the ring in a showdown against Russian influencer and bodybuilder Asxab Tamaev. The stakes? A jaw-dropping $22 million offer, plus pay-per-view cuts on the line. 

The announcement came straight from the desk of Tam Khan, Tate’s longtime associate and promoter. Khan broke the news via X (formerly Twitter), where he wrote: “Been sent an offer of $22m +ppv cut to make this fight in either Dubai or Moscow. @Cobratate vs Tamaeev, a Russian influencer. Top G promotions alongside TK events in collaboration with the organiser. Boxing rules.” 

He didn’t stop there. Jumping into the comment section of thebreadbatchfm’s viral Instagram post, Khan cheekily teased: “The route before the mega Jake Paul fight😉” — leaving fans wide-eyed and speculating whether this was the ultimate prelude to Tate’s long-anticipated clash with The Problem Child.

Now, the internet’s buzzing louder than a Vegas slot machine. Will Tate—who hasn’t fought competitively in years—be able to shake off the ring rust and prove he’s more than a digital provocateur? Or will the Russian strongman, known more for his jaw-dropping physique than technical finesse, land the biggest flex of his life by flooring the Top G?

For Tate, it’s a chance to return not just to combat sports, but to the global spotlight in a more structured, high-stakes arena. And from the look of the Instagram post shared by thebreadbatchfm, featuring Tate standing arms-crossed next to Tam Khan and Tamaev himself, the anticipation is as real as the weight plates behind them.

But here’s where it gets even more audacious: insiders close to Tate have hinted that he’s not stopping with Tamaev. In fact, he may already have his sights set on YouTube’s resident knockout artist—Jake Paul.

Hype vs. Heat: Could Tate and Paul turn trash talk into combat theatre?

The world of combat sports has never shied away from spectacle, but the possible showdown between Andrew Tate and Jake Paul feels like it was brewed straight out of the internet’s wildest dreams. On one side stands the kickboxing world champion-turned-controversial influencer, Andrew Tate, a man who courts headlines as easily as he lands kicks. On the other hand, Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxing cash cow, recently headlined a mega-streamed bout against 58-year-old legend Mike Tyson. What started as a cheeky nudge from Tate has quickly spiraled into a viral clash-in-the-making, as both camps now circle each other with just enough ambiguity to keep fans biting.

Last year, Tate’s cryptic challenge on his podcast—“If he needs to be taught a lesson, I’ll be the guy to teach him”—was both classic Tate and surprisingly respectful. While he mocked the ethics of Paul’s fight with Tyson, he simultaneously praised Paul’s ability to sell tickets and bring attention to boxing. “

Nobody should care about watching a 60-year-old fight a 27-year-old,” Tate said, “but Jake can make them care.” Of course, neither man is new to manufactured chaos. Paul has built an empire trading punches and punchlines, baiting MMA legends and even teasing a fight with his own brother. Tate, too, understands the algorithm—and the fight game—having once held multiple world titles in kickboxing before becoming one of the internet’s most polarizing personas. A matchup between them would be more than just physical: it would be a cultural collision, a clash of egos and ideologies disguised as a sporting event.

While Paul’s camp has yet to respond officially, the timing of Tate’s provocation feels calculated. Paul has no confirmed opponent lined up post-Tyson, leaving the door open for something explosive—and marketable. For Tate, the proposition offers a route back into the mainstream spotlight, especially as his public presence fluctuates. For Paul, it’s another opportunity to dance with controversy and prove, once again, that he belongs in the business of attention, whether through knockouts or headlines.

In an era where virality often trumps legacy, a Tate vs. Paul bout may not be the most technical contest boxing purists want, but it might be exactly the kind of event fight fans didn’t know they needed.