'Sign me up!' - James McClean responds to claims he could beat Jake Paul in boxing match as Wrexham star vows 'one full camp and I beat him'

Wrexham star James McClean has responded in typically combative style after being tipped to beat American boxer Jack Paul in a competitive fight.

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WHAT HAPPENED?
McClean is known for his fierce style of play on the pitch and a fondness for boxing. He has regularly shown off training sessions in the ring as he bids to keep in peak fitness with Wrexham. The 36-year-old has even been tipped recently to beat Paul in a fight by former manager Tony Pulis who claimed "nobody would want to fight James McClean in the boxing ring."

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
McClean has been celebrating Wrexham's promotion to the Championship in Las Vegas but word does appear to have reached the midfielder about Pulis' comments. The Wrexham star has been quick to respond on social media and appears to be more than eager to take on the challenge.
WHAT MCCLEAN SAID
He posted on Instagram: "Sign me up let's do it!"
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McClean then followed that up with another post that read: "One full camp and I beat him."
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WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM
McClean does have some time off now before he's due back with the rest of the Wrexham squad for pre-season. The Red Dragons are set to prepare for the 2025-26 season in the Championship by heading Down Under for a tour of Australia and games against Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix.

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