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      Ben Askren reveals he ‘would love’ training partner Tyron Woodley to fight Jake Paul following KO loss to YouTuber

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      BEN ASKREN has told Tyron Woodley to go and ‘whoop’ Jake Paul after suffering a TKO defeat at the hands of the YouTuber.Saturday night’s showdown between the online sensation, 24, and the retired MMA fighter, 36, ended in the first round.
      Ben Askren (right) was ’embarrassed’ to lose to Jake Paul on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      The former MMA fighter tipped Tyron Woodley to face Paul nextCredit: Getty
      A swift one-two from Paul put Askren on the canvas and the referee stopped the fight after he had unconvincingly clambered to his feet.
      Some onlookers were not won over by the legitimacy of the contest yet the victor will continue to look up the boxing food chain.
      And Askren has tipped old MMA team-mate Woodley to jump into the ring with Paul.
      Although he revealed that Oscar De La Hoya is the former welterweight world champion’s ideal fight.
      The American said: “I would love Tyron to whoop him up.
      “Tyron wants to fight Oscar De La Hoya but I would love Tyron to fight Jake Paul.
      “He’s a significantly better boxer than I am so that would be my guy.”
      Askren admitted post-fight that he was hugely disappointed with his performance in Georgia.
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      He declared: “It’s probably deserved. I got knocked out by Jake Paul, it’s f***ing embarrassing.”
      A number of fighters have been linked with facing Paul next up, from Tommy Fury to Conor McGregor.
      Aussie UFC star Robert Whittaker threw his hat in the ring and claimed he’d even be cheaper than Askren.
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      Watch Jake Paul’s brutal first-round knockout against ex-UFC star Ben Askren who is left face-flat on canvas

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      JAKE PAUL made short work of Ben Askren with this stunning knockout. The YouTuber stopped Askren in round one of their Triller pay-per-view headliner.

      Ben Askren was sent tumbling after a decent comboCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in round oneCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Paul landed a simple one-two over the top and left the retired UFC fighter unable to continue in the eyes of the referee.
      And a video shot ringside showed the brutality of Paul’s finish as Askren was left face-flat on the canvas.
      Jake’s brother and fellow YouTuber also filmed the big moment with a veiled warning to Floyd Mayweather, who he is supposed to be fighting in an exhibition later this year.
      Afterwards, he said: “I told y’all I was gonna do it in the first round. I told y’all I’m a real fighter.
      “I don’t know how many times I’ve gotta prove myself that this is for real.”
      Askren, 36, barely got into the fight before he hit the deck and saw the action waved off.
      Paul, 24, moved to 3-0 in his boxing career since turning professional in January 2020 and dedicated the win to his bodyguard Shamir ‘Shadow’ Bolivar, who passed away earlier this month.
      He said: “This is for Shadow, my security guard, who passed away ten days ago.

      YouTuber Jake Paul celebrates his winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul scored his third professional winCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “He told me I would knock him out in the first round. He said he had a vision, a dream.
      “This has been the hardest ten days of my life. I had to hold it together to keep it going. And I’m just honoured to be here.”
      A defiant Paul then sent a message to all the detractors he has encountered throughout his life.
      He continued: “Just a couple of years ago, my teachers were making fun of me in class, telling me I can’t do nothing, telling me I wasn’t smart.
      “My schoolmates making fun of me. I used to landscape.
      “I just had a dream and I chased it and I worked hard. To think that I’m standing here next to these legends, these legends right here, it’s unbelievable.”
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      UFC legend Cormier fumes at Askren ‘laughing all the way to the back’ as fans call KO loss to Jake Paul ‘a fix’

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      DANIEL CORMIER said Ben Askren was ‘laughing all the way to the back’ after being knocked out by Jake Paul. The retired UFC welterweight was stopped in two minutes following a simple one-two combination.
      Ben Askren, pictured with wife Amy, didn’t look too upset about his defeat
      Askren, 36, barely got an attack off during the fight but did make it to his feet after being floored.
      Still, it was not enough to convince the referee he was stable enough to continue, with the fight waved off afterwards.
      Askren was captured afterwards smiling as he made his way out of the arena with his wife Amy.
      They married in 2010 and have three children together – daughters Alex and Andy and son Ozzie.
      Cormier, 41, tweeted: “Wait a minute, did Askren get us all?
      “Like this is some magician stuff he wasn’t laughing on his way to the back was he? Cmon Ben lol @Benaskren.”
      Askren was guaranteed a £360,000 purse but bonuses after the pay-per-view sales means he can expect to clear £1million.
      And fans accused the retired fighter of cashing out with an underwhelming performance.
      That’s ben walking to the bank right now.— Adam Shiek (@adam_shiek) April 18, 2021

      I mean he made it clear he might lose, and he also just made $1M for 60 seconds of his time. And now he just goes back to wrestling. I’d be smiling too.— Jesse (@jesseg183) April 18, 2021

      Fake fight , only for money , I Think they set up this— Rafal_ski (@Eryk25073736) April 18, 2021

      So Ben Askren can take a punch from some of the most lethal men on the planet in the UFC but cant go a round with Jake Paul. Nothing and nobody will ever convince me that this was anything other than a fix. A complete embarrassment to the sport of professional boxing— Gerry Twomz 🔰 (@TwomeyGerard) April 18, 2021

      Just saw the Jake Paul/Askren stoppage. What a load of guff. Ref said he was stumbling… not when he walked forward he wasn’t, he took a step to the right. Fix at the highest level.— Dan B (@DannoGB) April 18, 2021

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      One said: “Just saw the Jake Paul/Askren stoppage. What a load of guff.
      “Ref said he was stumbling… not when he walked forward he wasn’t, he took a step to the right. Fix at the highest level.”
      Another said: “So Ben Askren can take a punch from some of the most lethal men on the planet in the UFC but cant go a round with Jake Paul.
      “Nothing and nobody will ever convince me that this was anything other than a fix. A complete embarrassment to the sport of professional boxing.”
      Askren was subject to ridicule online as he was stopped by the social media star – but later admitted it was justifiable.
      He said: “It’s probably deserved. I got knocked out by Jake Paul, it’s f***ing embarrassing.”
      Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in round oneCredit: Getty
      The referee waved off the contestCredit: Getty
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      Five fighters Jake Paul could take on next including Love Island star Tommy Fury and UFC legend Conor McGregor

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      JAKE PAUL improved to three knockouts in as many fights by dispatching of Ben Askren in one round. The YouTuber knocked out Askren in two minutes of their Triller pay-per-view headliner after a brutal one-two combination.
      Jake Paul after beating Ben AskrenCredit: Getty
      Paul added to his wins against online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ and retired NBA star Nate Robinson.
      Much of the conversation online turned to who the social media sensation could face next.
      Here, SunSport lists five potential opponents for Paul.
      Dillon Danis
      Conor McGregor’s training partner and Paul have feuded for over a year and both called each other out.
      Initially Danis, 27, was offered the fight ahead of Askren, 36, but the 2-0 Bellator welterweight was sidelined with a knee injury.
      Seemingly fit and recovered after surgery, the jujitsu black belt challenged his rival online.
      He tweeted: “it’s on 100% send me the contract let’s do this i’m gonna put this c*** out cold.”
      Danis, like Askren, is renowned for his grappling skills, but is younger than the ex-UFC fighter and has a natural grudge to settle with Paul.
      Bellator welterweight Dillon Danis

      KSI
      KSI twice boxed Paul’s brother Logan, drawing in a 2018 white collar bout before turning pro to win the rematch by split-decision.
      Naturally, the Brit vlogger was then lined up to fight younger brother Jake, but KSI – real name Olajide William Olatunji – is yet to return to the ring.
      KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley even admitted he would not let his friend fight Paul until he had two or three tune-up bouts in preparation.
      The history between the two leaves the decider always on the table, but KSI would have to begin thinking about a comeback soon.
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      Tommy Fury
      Tyson Fury started the war of words between Paul and his half-brother, as he called for the pair to fight.
      Despite a few verbals online, not much has come from the spat, but their celebrity following would make for pay-per-view success.
      Love Island star Tommy, 21, is 5-0 in his career but has so far only faced journeyman, meaning Paul would be his hardest opponent.
      But Paul has made it clear he is targeting MMA fighters instead, and Tommy does have a vast amount more experience in the amateurs.
      Once both have built up their records a bit more, this could be one for their millions of adoring followers.
      Tommy Fury is 5-0 in his careerCredit: Getty
      Tyron Woodley
      With Paul out to bring ex-UFC champions into the ring, Woodley is the perfect candidate.
      He has just been released from the UFC, which permits him to make a move into boxing should he wish.
      Woodley, 38, was in Askren’s corner for the devastating first-round KO and would be desperate to avenge the loss.
      The American is also a far more capable striker with knockout power and would provide Paul with a genuine test of his skill.
      Tyron Woodley has left the UFCCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Conor McGregor
      After Paul’s second win, against Robinson, he went after McGregor and claimed to have a $50million offer waiting for him.
      But the Irishman went on to lose to Dustin Poirier, with the pair set for an immediate rematch on July 10.
      It means Paul’s chances of prizing the southpaw – who made his boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in 2017 – have taken a knock.
      There is also far more for McGregor left to achieve in the octagon before he would think about fighting the digital phenomenon.
      But, the former two-weight UFC champ is not one to turn down a mega payday, so will at least consider the lucrative proposal.
      UFC superstar Conor McGregorCredit: Getty
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      Jake Paul called out by UFC star Robert Whittaker who says he’d fight for less than £500,000 Askren got

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      UFC star Robert Whittaker has called out Jake Paul for a fight after the social media personality knocked out ex-MMA champ Ben Askren.The Aussie star, 30, was also in action on Saturday night for the ESPN 22 headliner against Kelvin Gastelum.
      UFC star Robert Whittaker has called out Jake Paul for a fightCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul brutally knocked out ex-MMA star Ben Askren on Saturday nightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      In a press conference after his win in the octagon, the former UFC middleweight champion was told about Paul’s victory, which was captured by Sky Sports.
      A shocked Whittaker replied: Ben Askren’s not known for his boxing, is he?
      “But good on him (Paul). He’s doing his thing.”
      Asked if he would consider fighting the vlogger for the half a million pounds Askren is believed to have received, Whittaker happily threw his hat in the ring.
      “I’d fight him for less,” he replied with a laugh.
      Paul, 24, hit Bellator favourite Askren with a big right hand in the first round of their bout in Georgia on Saturday night.
      Ben Askren was left floored by a big right hand from PaulCredit: Getty
      The YouTuber sized his opponent up with a straight jab, before delivering a crushing blow to the side of Askren’s head that knocked him down on the canvas.
      Askren did get back to his feet, but the referee decided he wasn’t fit to continue.
      “I told you I was going do it in the first round,” Paul told Triller.
      “I told you I’m a real fighter. I don’t know how many times I’ve got to prove myself that this is for real.”
      Meanwhile, in a UFC Fight Night main event Whittaker dominated Gastelum at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
      The Reaper won by unanimous decision after all three judges scored the fight 50-45 in his favour after three rounds.

      Whittaker then set his sights on a rematch with old foe Israel Adesanya, who he lost to in a second round knock out back in 2019.
      “I think it’s about time we crossed paths once again,” he revealed.
      “I’m going to work hard. I think I have some tricks he hasn’t seen yet and I’ll give him a good run.” More

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      Logan Paul sends message to Floyd Mayweather by sharing video of brother Jake’s brutal KO of Ben Askren

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      LOGAN PAUL sent a message to Floyd Mayweather by sharing a video of his brother Jake’s brutal KO of Ben Askren. YouTuber Jake stopped the retired UFC welterweight with a one-two combination in round one of their Triller pay-per-view headliner.
      Logan Paul and younger brother JakeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He was watched ringside by big brother Logan, who was due to face Mayweather in an exhibition bout in February.
      It has since been rescheduled to allow fans to attend but no official date or venue has been announced.
      Logan, 26, attempted to strike fear into all-time great Mayweather, 44, as she shared a video of Jake’s highlight-reel KO.
      He captioned the post: “@floydmayweather you see this.”
      Jake, 24, moved to 3-0 in his professional boxing career, all by KO and celebrated with rapper Snoop Dogg, who also commentated.
      He said: “Just a couple of years ago, my teachers were making fun of me in class, telling me I can’t do nothing, telling me I wasn’t smart.
      “My schoolmates making fun of me. I used to landscape. I just had a dream and I chased it and I worked hard.
      “To think that I’m standing here next to these legends, these legends right here, it’s unbelievable.”

      Paul, 24, dedicated his win to his bodyguard Shamir ‘Shadow’ Bolivar, who sadly passed away earlier this month.
      He remarked: “This is for Shadow, my security guard, who passed away ten days ago.
      “He told me I would knock him out in the first round. He said he had a vision, a dream.
      “This has been the hardest ten days of my life. I had to hold it together to keep it going. And I’m just honoured to be here.”
      Jake Paul fought ex-UFC star Ben AskrenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Ben Askren admits ‘it’s f***ing embarrassing’ as ex-UFC star reflects on first-round KO loss to YouTuber Jake Paul

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      BEN ASKREN admitted ‘it’s f***ing embarrassing’ as he reflected on his first-round loss to YouTuber Jake Paul. The former UFC welterweight was knocked out after two minutes following a one-two combination.
      Jake Paul knocked out Ben AskrenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ben Askren was beaten in the first round by the YouTuberCredit: Getty
      Askren was subject to ridicule online as he was stopped by the social media star – but later admitted it was justifiable.
      He said: “It’s probably deserved. I got knocked out by Jake Paul, it’s f***ing embarrassing.”
      Paul moved to 3-0 in his professional boxing career, all by KO and celebrated with rapper Snoop Dogg, who also commentated.
      He said: “Just a couple of years ago, my teachers were making fun of me in class, telling me I can’t do nothing, telling me I wasn’t smart.
      “My schoolmates making fun of me. I used to landscape. I just had a dream and I chased it and I worked hard.
      “To think that I’m standing here next to these legends, these legends right here, it’s unbelievable.”
      Paul, 24, dedicated his win to his bodyguard Shamir ‘Shadow’ Bolivar, who sadly passed away earlier this month.
      He remarked: “This is for Shadow, my security guard, who passed away ten days ago.

      “He told me I would knock him out in the first round. He said he had a vision, a dream.
      “This has been the hardest ten days of my life. I had to hold it together to keep it going. And I’m just honoured to be here.”
      Paul recorded his biggest win to date, having only previously beaten ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 36, and online rival ‘AnEsonGib’.
      He said: “I told y’all I was gonna do it in the first round. I told y’all I’m a real fighter.
      “I don’t know how many times I’ve gotta prove myself that this is for real.”
      Jake Paul celebrates his winCredit: Getty
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      Watch moment Jake Paul rival Ben Askren was knocked out in only FIVE SECONDS by Jorge Masvidal in unwanted UFC record

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      BEN ASKREN – who was beaten be Jake Paul – was on the wrong end of the fastest knockout in UFC history against Jorge Masvidal. YouTube star Paul knocked out Askren in the first round, but not quite as quickly as the KO Masvidal managed.

      Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in just five secondsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Jorge Masvidal’s flying knee was the fastest KO in UFC historyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Within just five seconds, Masvidal had run across the cage and planted a flying knee on Askren, before landing two more shots on the deck.
      The unprecedented finish surpassed the previous record for quickest KO held by Duane Ludwig, which was six seconds.
      Askren, 39, went on to have one more fight in the UFC after his unwanted history-making defeat.
      But again, it resulted in a loss to Damian Maia and afterwards the American grappler retired and underwent hip surgery.
      Askren appeared content on the sidelines, coaching wrestling, until he signed to fight YouTuber Paul, who is 2-0 in his boxing career.
      The pair headline this Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
      Paul, 24, trained with Masvidal, 36, in preparation and predicted he would top the UFC star’s finish.
      Askren has been reminded about the knee in the pre-fight press conference, with Masvidal even getting a FaceTime on stage.
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      Jake Paul FaceTiming Jorge MasvidalCredit: Getty

      The former Olympian admitted he is not bothered about the KO, but slammed his old rival for backing Paul.
      Askren told James Lynch: “I think, either way, it’s bad. I mean, people aren’t digging it whatsoever.
      “He just looks like a dope. He really, really, really does. I don’t know what he’s doing. I don’t get it. I think it’s annoying.
      “I have no issue with the fact that I got beat by a knee, and hey, that’s part of my life. I live it. I’m not embarrassed by it.”
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