Last Updated on April 14, 2021 2:46 pm by
We are already feeling the hype that is building for the long-awaited boxing match between YouTube sensation Jake “The Problem Child” Paul and former MMA Champion and Olympic fighter Ben “Funky” Askren. The match will be taking place on Saturday, April 17, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.
How Did Askren and Paul Get to This Fight?
The YouTube star and now boxer, Jake “The Problem Child” Paul wants to continue to rise throughout the internet. This will be his third fight as a professional boxer as he seeks to continue to impress the world after beating the former NBA and All-Star Dunk Champion Nate Robinson. Paul made this win during the second round by knockout in the main event fight of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
After this fight, Paul has been in a back and forth of words with various MMA fighters including Conor McGregor and his sparring partner Dillon Danis. We are glad that he has finally organized a boxing match against the former MMA and UFC champion, Ben Askren.
You can watch the best moments of Jake Paul at:
On the other side of the ring, we have former Bellator and OneFC Champion Ben Askren, who is remembered worldwide for his knockout loss to UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal within 5 seconds of starting the fight due to a knee strike to the face. Before this fateful episode in his career, Askren was an undefeated fighter and was considered one of the most effective fighters in the MMA world. He had an incredibly successful amateur career, where he became the overall champion of two different organizations, Bellator and OneFC. At the end of his career, he played a series of bouts in the UFC, but his long-term chronic injuries led to early retirement.
You can watch the best moments of Ben Askren at:
Important Fight Information
- When is it? The fight will be on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
- What time is it? The fight starts at 18:00 ET (Prelim) 21:00 ET (Main Card).
- Where? Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA, EE.UU.
- Where can I see it? Triller Fight Club.
Betting Line for Askren vs Paul
This fight will have everyone on the edge of their seats. We have Askren coming back from retirement to face the internet star Jake Paul who has only played two fights and both against opponents of a lower caliber than Askren. Askren was never considered an offensive fighter in MMA. His entire game focused on going to the canvas and taking his opponents to the ground, whereas when the fight was on his feet, Askren tended to perform slow drifts and combinations. While Jake Paul comes with a hunger to eat, he wants this to be the fight that opens the way for him to face McGregor. You could say that Paul has more experience in the ring than Askren since he has never fought in boxing. Paul is a young fighter with fast movements and good reflexes, therefore, we are giving our winner token to YouTuber Jake Paul.
Moneyline: (-180) – Jake Paul (+150) – Ben Askren
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