Jake Paul is back in business. Sherdog, ESPN, MiddleEasy, Bloody Elbow and MMA Mania all confirm he has been medically cleared to return to the ring after the broken jaw he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua last year. With the all clear in hand, Paul wasted no time laying out who he wants next. The exact count depends on who you ask, MiddleEasy lists a 14-fighter wish list while Bloody Elbow puts the number at 15, but the names overlap heavily across outlets. Canelo Alvarez, Francis Ngannou, Conor McGregor and Tom Aspinall all show up, with ESPN also flagging UFC middleweight Sean Strickland as a target. McGregor's inclusion stands out given where he is right now. He last fought on July 11, 2026, and Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by TKO in the first round at 1:09 due to a knee injury suffered by McGregor, so any Paul matchup would come against a former two division UFC champion trying to find his footing again rather than one riding momentum. The Aspinall name is the eye catcher for MMA fans. Pairing him with Paul would be a wild swing in weight class and skill set compared to Paul's usual boxing opponents. None of this is locked in, it's a wish list, not a signed card. But Paul has the freedom to chase it.