POPSTAR Justin Bieber has the boxing ability to be the “next Jake Paul”.
Bieber, 28, has been having secret sparring sessions and is being targeted for a role in a Rocky-style boxing film about legendary Ukrainian fighter Dmitriy Salita.
YouTube star Paul, 25, has already made a successful transition into the world of boxing.
Paul has won all five of his bouts, including two against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
And screenwriter Gregory Allen Howard reckons Bieber has the potential to follow in Paul’s footsteps after being left impressed by his boxing skills.
He told Vegas Insider: “From what I’ve seen of Justin Bieber, he has the talent and the boxing skill to crossover from an entertainment background into boxing – he has the ability to become the next Jake Paul.
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“I saw Justin spar and he’s got skills. I’m not telling you he’s ready to be the middleweight champion of the world but he’s not bad.
“The hard thing in a boxing movie is to move like a boxer. Justin Bieber apparently was taking some lessons, he was really quite credible.
“There’s a little clip of him on YouTube or something. He’s very credible as a boxer.”
While Bieber is being scouted for a role in the film, he could also decide to put his boxing skills to use elsewhere.
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The Canadian singer has been involved in a long-running feud with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise.
A UFC-style bout between the celebs has been touted in the past after Bieber initially called for the fight.
Bieber then called Cruise “toast” last year in his latest bid to face the Hollywood actor in the octagon.
