Justin Bieber, a Canadian singer, has been secretly sparring in preparation for a role in a Rocky-style boxing film about famed Ukrainian fighter Dmitriy Salita.
After being inspired by the pop star’s boxing prowess, scriptwriter Gregory Allen Howard believes he has the ability to follow in Paul’s footsteps.
Paul, a YouTube sensation, has already made a successful move into boxing. All five of Paul’s fights have ended in victories, including two against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Howard 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.”
“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.
Hailey Bieber’s sweetheart 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.”
Justin Bieber is being scouted for a role in the film, he could also decide to put his boxing skills to use elsewhere. The singer has been involved in a long-running feud with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise.
