Tag: Jake Paul

Jake Paul Wanted The Fight Against Ben Askren To Prove Himself Against A ‘Real Fighter’

Jake Paul is finally giving Ben Askren some respect prior to their scheduled boxing match. The boxing match between former UFC fighter Ben Askren and YouTube personality Jake Paul is getting closer. The two are set to face off on April 17 on the Trille…

Jake Paul is finally giving Ben Askren some respect prior to their scheduled boxing match. The boxing match between former UFC fighter Ben Askren and YouTube personality Jake Paul is getting closer. The two are set to face off on April 17 on the Triller platform. Leading up to the match there has been plenty […]

Jake Paul Facetimes Jorge Masvidal To Troll Ben Askren

As the much-anticipated matchup between Youtube sensation turned boxer Jake Paul, and former MMA fighter Ben Askren draws ever closer, the pre-fight trash talk has been as prevalent as ever. The two men repeatedly clashed both verbally and physically at the recent pre-fight presser. Jake Paul stated he would “do a homicide” on Askren, and […]

As the much-anticipated matchup between Youtube sensation turned boxer Jake Paul, and former MMA fighter Ben Askren draws ever closer, the pre-fight trash talk has been as prevalent as ever.

The two men repeatedly clashed both verbally and physically at the recent pre-fight presser. Jake Paul stated he would “do a homicide” on Askren, and received a push in the face from ‘Funky’ in response.

Jake Paul also got his training partner, and previous opponent of Askren, Jorge Masvidal on the phone. Masvidal of course picked up the fastest ever KO in UFC history over Askren, with a brutal flying knee right out the gate.

When put on speaker, ‘Gamebred’ could be heard asking “Are you still alive? Tell him I like them flip-flops.”

Even after Masvidal was no longer on call, Paul continued to berate Askren for being knocked out in such a manner. He had the following say:

“It doesn’t bother you that you got knocked out in five seconds? It doesn’t bother you? It doesn’t really happen. It’s happened once, you literally have the record.”

Askren, ever ready with a comeback, pointed out that it would be hard for Paul to replicate Masvidal’s finish, especially considering they will be fighting in a ring, not an octagon.

“I don’t think you’re allowed to throw knees in boxing, Jake,” Askren said.

The intriguing matchup will take place on April 17th, and will be Askren’s first professional boxing match. Jake Paul has fought professionally twice, although neither matchup has been against opponents with an actual combat sports background.

Who do you see winning out of Jake Paul vs Ben Askren? Let us know in the comments.

VIDEO | Jake Paul & Ben Askren Get Physical During Face-Off

Jake PaulJake Paul and Ben Askren got a little heated during their first face off. The YouTube star is set for his third professional boxing match against Ben Askren on April 17. Paul transitioned to professional boxing in 2020 and has been successful against extremely low level opposition. Most notably the 24-year-old knocked out former NBA […]

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Jake Paul and Ben Askren got a little heated during their first face off.

The YouTube star is set for his third professional boxing match against Ben Askren on April 17.

Paul transitioned to professional boxing in 2020 and has been successful against extremely low level opposition.

Most notably the 24-year-old knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.

Askren was a world champion in MMA, holding titles with ONE Championship and Bellator during his time in the sport.

‘Funky’ retired in 2019 after suffering consecutive stoppage losses against Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia.

He’ll be making his boxing debut when he squares off against Paul next month.

Ahead of the Triller pay-per-view event, Paul and Askren met for the first time at a pre-fight press conference.

The pair traded jibes throughout but things escalated when they faced off.

Askren puts his hand in the face of Paul and pushes it away.

The internet celeb responds by throwing a short body shot and shoving ‘Funky’ in the back as he tries to walk away – check it out below.

Who do you think will win this boxing bout on April 17? Jake Paul or Ben Askren?

Sean O’Malley Talks Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: ‘I’m Excited For That Fight’

Sean O'MalleySean O’Malley is eagerly anticipating the upcoming boxing bout between YouTube star Jake Paul and Ben Askren. Paul transitioned to professional boxing in 2020 and has been successful against extremely low-level opposition. Most notably, the 24-year-old knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Askren retired […]

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Sean O’Malley is eagerly anticipating the upcoming boxing bout between YouTube star Jake Paul and Ben Askren.

Paul transitioned to professional boxing in 2020 and has been successful against extremely low-level opposition.

Most notably, the 24-year-old knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.

Askren retired from MMA in 2019 citing a linger hip injury.

The former ONE Championship and Bellator titleholder is best known for his elite-level grappling skills.

He’ll be making his boxing debut when he faces Paul on April 17.

Speaking to media ahead of his fight at UFC 260, O’Malley revealed that he is excited to watch Paul and Askren square off.

“There’s not a lot of fights that excite me, and this ain’t gonna be the best boxing fight,” O’Malley said. “This isn’t gonna be like a good, technical boxing fight, but I’m excited. I’m excited for that fight. I’m gonna watch it. I’m gonna be excited fight week. I’m gonna watch if they have any little Embeddeds or whatever they’re putting out. I’m watching.

“I wanna see that fight. I don’t know, Ben vs. Jake, it’s exciting. It’s gonna be a sloppy, sloppy fight. Ben’s gonna make it sloppy, which is good for him. Jake, he looks like he’s training hard. He’s young, he’s athletic, so if he doesn’t beat Ben Askren, we’ll see where he goes from there. He has to beat Ben to show he’s a legitimate boxer.”

O’Malley is leaning towards Paul getting the job done next month.

“I wanna say Jake because he’s gonna be a better boxer,” O’Malley said. “Ben’s such a good competitor – it’s not gonna be a good boxing fight. It’s gonna be grueling. God, I hope Jake doesn’t come in there and try to put his lights out in the first round, two rounds. He’s gonna gas out and Ben’s gonna be there.

“Ben’s gonna be there all eight rounds. I don’t think Ben’s gonna gas. I think if Jake comes out calm, stays calm fight week, stays calm fight day, doesn’t get too excited and just blow his load the first couple of rounds, I think he can outbox him. If he stays behind his jab and doesn’t let Ben do what Ben wants to do, I think Jake could get the job done.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Do you agree with Sean O’Malley? Is Jake Paul going to beat Ben Askren on April 17?

Paulie Malignaggi Rips Ben Askren For Losing In Five Seconds

Paulie Malignaggi Ben AskrenBoxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi doesn’t think former Mixed Martial Arts star Ben Askren stands much of a chance in his upcoming Boxing match with YouTube star Jake Paul. In spite of Askren’s wide-ranging success in combat sports, including a pair of NCAA wrestling championships and MMA title reigns in Bellator and ONE Championship, Malignaggi doesn’t […]

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Boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi doesn’t think former Mixed Martial Arts star Ben Askren stands much of a chance in his upcoming Boxing match with YouTube star Jake Paul.

In spite of Askren’s wide-ranging success in combat sports, including a pair of NCAA wrestling championships and MMA title reigns in Bellator and ONE Championship, Malignaggi doesn’t think he’s a fighter for Paul to be concerned about.

“His striking was, from what I’ve seen, some of the most pitiful in combat sports,” Malignaggi said during his recent appearance on “The Schmozone” podcast. “Personally, me, anytime you get knocked out in less than five seconds in any fight, you lose the ability to call yourself a fighter ever again.”

Askren’s rise to stardom in the UFC was halted when he was knocked out with a flying knee by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 just two years ago. Following the Masvidal fight, Askren suffered a submission loss to Demian Maia before announcing his retirement from MMA.

This isn’t the first time that Askren and Malignaggi have went at it in the media. After Malignaggi’s decision loss to Artem Lobov in a Bare Knuckle Fighting bout in 2019, Askren criticized the former Boxing world champ; saying “people who box must just not be that good at boxing.”

Askren has recently worked with legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach in Los Angeles to prepare for the upcoming fight, along with teasing his sparring sessions on social media. Paul has been putting in work too, including training sessions with Masvidal and UFC veteran Mike Perry.

Askren will have the opportunity to silence Malignaggi when he takes on Paul in his professional boxing debut on April 17th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

What do you think of Paulie Malignaggi’s comments heading into the Ben Askren/Jake Paul Boxing Match? What are your predictions for the fight?

Kevin Holland Believes Jake Paul Should Be Fighting Someone Like Him, ‘I Can Throw Hands’

Kevin Holland has a big main event coming up but could easily see himself fighting Jake Paul next. UFC Vegas 22 is two days away. The main event features an interesting matchup between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland. These two men are on the rise in t…

Kevin Holland has a big main event coming up but could easily see himself fighting Jake Paul next. UFC Vegas 22 is two days away. The main event features an interesting matchup between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland. These two men are on the rise in the middleweight division and could be finding themselves in […]