Jake Paul has gone from controversial YouTuber to a legitimate force in the boxing world, and his recent victory over a visibly diminished Mike Tyson has cemented his place in the spotlight. While the fight itself wasn’t exactly a show-stopper, Paul's win by unanimous decision earned him a significant boost in prestige. More importantly, it has opened doors for him to face some of boxing's biggest stars—fighters who are now expressing interest in a serious match with the "Problem Child."

Names like Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, Daniel Dubois, and Artur Beterbiev have all been mentioned as potential future opponents for Paul. But with so many big names now on his radar, Paul faces a new challenge: Who to fight next?

Chael Sonnen, a former MMA fighter, raised concerns about the legitimacy of Paul's rise in the boxing world, questioning whether the attention he's receiving is warranted. On his podcast, Sonnen pointed out how many top boxers, who had previously ignored Paul, are now suddenly interested in facing him.

"I hear a lot of boxers today—boxers who never cared about him before. And now, all of a sudden, they're all interested and want to fight Jake Paul," Sonnen remarked.

He also reflected on how, just months ago, Paul struggled to find opponents and even called out fighters like Conor McGregor and Canelo Álvarez. However, his challenge to Mike Tyson, even though the former champion is far past his prime, has only enhanced Paul's reputation.

Despite his skepticism about the sincerity of these new challengers, Sonnen admitted that Paul is serious about his boxing career. “I believe Jake. I believe he wants it. What I don't believe are these people challenging him. I question their sincerity. Are you willing to do it? There's a big difference,” he said.

Sonnen even proposed an interesting solution to the problem of who Paul should fight next: a tournament to determine the best challenger.

“How would we know who wants it and who’s willing to do it? Well, let me offer a suggestion. A tournament. The winner gets Jake Paul,” Sonnen suggested. “That’s more compelling to me, and each fighter has their preferences. But I believe when you create a tournament, when you create an event that leads to an opportunity rather than just a paycheck, you attract more audience attention."

Meanwhile, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, has offered to fight Jake Paul for free in MMA to defend the honor of the MMA community after Paul’s recent comments about Conor McGregor.

"Hey, @jakepaul, look at how you’re talking to the royalty of MMA. I’ll fight you in MMA with no weight class and won’t charge you a dime. It’s a great deal... but I bet you won’t do it," Jackson wrote. "Stop disrespecting my damn sport, pal. Your fight with Tyson was the last straw... go back to fighting boxers."

In the wake of his win over Tyson, it seems Paul is turning his attention away from McGregor, who had previously dismissed him, and looking toward other potential matchups. As his career continues to evolve, the next few months could determine whether Paul secures a real legacy in the sport or is remembered simply as a media spectacle.