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      Ben Askren admits he is baffled by Jake Paul’s popularity and brands YouTuber an ‘idiot’ who is ‘too stupid to learn’

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      BEN ASKREN admitted he is baffled by Jake Paul’s popularity and branded the YouTuber an ‘idiot’ who is ‘too stupid to learn’.
      The retired UFC welterweight faces Paul on April 17 at the 75-000 seater Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atalanta.

      Ben Askren admitted he is baffled by Jake Paul’s popularity

      Ben Askren called Jake Paul an ‘idiot’ who is ‘too stupid to learn’Credit: Instagram

      Askren, who has never boxed before, said not even handing the social media star his first loss could humble him.
      He told MMA Junkie: “Jake Paul’s gonna be an idiot before me, he’s gonna be an idiot after me.
      “This guy’s an idiot. That’s what he does. What kind of lesson? He’s too stupid to learn anything.”
      Askren, 36, was so unaware of who Paul, 24, or his older brother Logan, 25, were, he asked the pupils at his wrestling school about them.

      And the ex-ONE Championship and Bellator champion still cannot get his head around their massive online following, with 43MILLION subscribers between them.
      Askren said: “I don’t think there’s any good answer. They’re all like, ‘He does a lot of dumb things.’
      “Or, ‘He says crazy stuff.’ But it’s like, OK. So? So what? There’s nothing that, I don’t know.
      “People who I liked growing up: Chris Farley, I think he’s hilarious; Chris Rock, I think he’s hilarious; Muhammad Ali, I’m inspired by this man.

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      “People who I liked, I could name a reason why I liked that person. And with these guys, that just doesn’t seem to be the case.”
      Paul has two knockouts in as many wins since he turned pro in 2020, against rival ‘AnEsonGib’ and ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 36.
      His third fight will be his toughest, facing for the first time an experienced and seasoned competitor.
      But Askren was renowned for his limited striking style and elite level grappling skills.
      As a result, he is the betting underdog, and has linked up with esteemed trainer Freddie Roach to enhance his boxing even more.

      Still, Askren predicts an easy night’s work against Paul, most famed for viral videos on YouTube.
      He explained: “I’m trying to be as good of a boxer as I can. I’m not under the impression that I’m gonna be a pro boxer.
      “I’ve been top 10 in the world in four different sports. I know what it’s like to be world class.
      “I’m not gonna be a world-class boxer, but I don’t gotta be a world-class boxer. I just gotta beat up Jake freaking Paul.
      “That ain’t gonna be that hard, guys.”

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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren predictions: MMA world breaks down fight as UFC boss Dana White bets $1m AGAINST YouTuber

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      JAKE PAUL continues his transition from YouTuber to boxer when he fights Ben Askren.
      The two will clash on April 17, with former UFC star Askren having his first pro boxing fight.

      Jake Paul has blasted two opponents out of there in minutesCredit: Instagram

      Ben Askren will have his first pro boxing fight against a YouTuberCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Paul beat AnEsonGib in his pro debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO and backed that up by knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November.
      Here, SunSport checks out who some of the stars of UFC think will win the mouthwatering scrap
      Dana White
      White had Mike Tyson giddy after betting $1million Jake Paul would lose to Ben Askren.
      And the YouTuber responded by DOUBLING the wager.

      White said: “I hope you can bet on this thing because I will bet $1m (£720,000) that he loses this f***ing fight.
      “I bet a million dollars that he loses this fight!”
      Paul responded pretty quickly, writing on Instagram.

      Dana White is ready to bet $1million that Askren winsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He wrote: “Dana let’s double the bet up! $2million. We wire the money into escrow.

      “$4 million total. Winner takes all. My team will be in touch to make a contract.”
      Prediction: Askren
      Jorge Masvidal
      Masvidal, who is seen by many as the best boxer in UFC, thinks Paul is the superior athlete AND boxer to Askren that will see him victorious.
      Gambred told Fight Hub TV: I have seen Ben, but if it goes after the second round, Ben can start hand fighting and make it a little slower.
      “I see Jake winning.”
      Prediction: Paul
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      Jorge Masvidal, known for his boxing skills, is predicting a Paul winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Leon Edwards
      Leon Edwards predicts Askren is ‘going to get chinned’ against Paul – with the result ‘bad for MMA’.
      Current 170lb contender Edwards, 29, told talkSPORT: “He’s going to get knocked out, I’m serious.
      “It’s going to be bad for MMA, man! I don’t know who agreed to this. I don’t think it’s going to be good for MMA and he’s going to get chinned.
      “But, it’s going to be funny to see.”
      Prediction: Paul

      Brit Edwards believes Paul will win by KO – and it will be ‘bad for MMA’Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Michael Chandler
      UFC’s exciting talent Chandler thinks Askren can KO Paul – and he is even confident enough to pick the round.
      In an interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Chandler stated that Askren can win if he makes the fight dirty.
      Striking isn’t Askren’s forte, as admitted by the man himself, but Chandler thinks the 36-year-old can find a way to win.
      Prediction: Askren

      Chandler thinks Askren will triumph on the nightCredit: Handout – Getty
      Raush Manfio
      Askren has no chance of being victorious in his showdown with Paul, according Titan FC lightweight Raush Manfio.
      The Brazilian told MMA Fighting: “I believe Ben Askren can take a punch, but Jake Paul has knockout power.
      “If Askren goes in there to trade hands, he’s going down. No doubt. He’s going down.
      “I can only see Jake Paul winning by knockout or points, Jake Paul is far superior. I can’t see one weapon [Askren] can use.
      “[Paul] has knockout power and cardio. Meanwhile, [Askren] might have a chin but doesn’t have firepower to drop him, so I don’t see how Askren wins this match.”
      Prediction: Paul

      Askren has no chance of being victorious in his showdown with Paul, according Titan FC lightweight Raush ManfioCredit: Instagram / @brutalbostwick
      Tyron Woodley
      Woodley thinks Askren can end the fight early – but he is helping his former UFC buddy train.
      The former UFC lightweight champ told Endless Hustle podcast: “My prediction is he’s [Askren] probably going to drown him out.
      “Ben says seven rounds, I don’t know why they’d want to fight that many rounds. Probably in the fifth or sixth round, Ben will probably end up with a TKO.”
      But Woodley does acknowledge Paul should not be taken lightly.
      He added: “Jake has a chance in the first round. Maybe first two rounds. And I like Jake. But when it’s my dawg, I gotta ride for my dawg.”
      Prediction: Askren

      Former UFC lightweight champ Woodley is unsurprisingly backingCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Dana White sends Mike Tyson wild as UFC boss bets $1m on Jake Paul to LOSE vs Ben Askren – before YouTuber doubles wager

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      DANA WHITE had Mike Tyson giddy after betting $1million Jake Paul would lose to Ben Askren.
      And the YouTuber responded by DOUBLING the wager.

      Dana White slammed Jake Paul’s boxing credentials and said he would bet $1m on him losing to Ben AskrenCredit: Twitter

      Mike Tyson could not contain his excitement at the prospect of the massive wagerCredit: Twitter

      Paul, 24, has a perfect 2-0 professional boxing record and takes on retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36, in his next fight on April 17.
      But appearing on Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast, the UFC president vowed to put his money where his mouth is.
      White said: “I hope you can bet on this thing because I will bet $1m (£720,000) that he loses this f***ing fight.
      “I bet a million dollars that he loses this fight!”

      And boxing icon Tyson was loving it as he whooped, laughed and clapped at the prospect of White stumping up the cash.
      White – who admitted to being a ‘degenerate gambler’ and once lost a $1m boxing bet – added: “Let’s be honest, Jake Paul isn’t a f***ing boxer.
      “This guy is a f***ing YouTube kid.
      “The kid he’s going to fight is a decorated wrestler who has fought real guys, he’s been a world champion with another organisation.”

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      Paul beat AnEsonGib in his pro debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO and backed that up by knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November.
      And former boxing champ Zab Judah had The Problem Child’s back after seeing him in training.
      Responding to White on the podcast, Judah said: “Dana I watched him, he’s been working hard, Dana. I have seen him put it together.
      “He’s got hands. I am not joking.”
      The video quickly made its way to Paul and he immediately challenged White to double his money and for both men to put $2m on the line instead.

      The YouTube star shared a video responding rather dramatically to the original clip on Instagram – throwing a head off a statue and then running out on to the street before calling out White for a fight.
      He wrote: “Dana let’s double the bet up! $2 Million. We wire the money into escrow.
      “$4 million total. Winner takes all. My team will be in touch to make a contract.
      “After I knockout Ben, we can set up Jake Paul vs Dana White 2021 since you consider yourself a ‘Boxer’ and me a ‘YouTuber,” before finishing it off with a clown emoji aimed at the UFC chief.

      Paul has won both of his professional bouts so far in his career with knockoutsCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Paul shared a video on Instagram responding to White’s claim – and told the UFC boss to double his money for a $2m wager insteadCredit: Instagram

      For some reason the excitable YouTuber decided to throw the head and torso off a statueCredit: Instagram

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      Mike Tyson blasted UFC boss Dana White for telling him not to fight at 54 and says he couldn’t turn down $100m pay day

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      MIKE TYSON rang up UFC president Dana White and roasted him for blasting his comeback fight last year.
      The Baddest Man on the Planet, 54, came out of retirement to take on Roy Jones Jr, 51, in an exhibition in November.

      Dana White was this week’s guest on the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcastCredit: YouTube: Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson

      The UFC chief publicly condemned Iron Mike’s comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr until a phone call set him straightCredit: Getty

      The highly-anticipated bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles ended as a draw with no knockouts allowed.
      Despite many youngsters being excited at the prospect of getting to witness one of the greatest fighters ever climbing back into the ring, many mocked Iron Mike and the whole event due to his age.
      White has one of those to publicly criticise and mock the showdown after hearing the rules, saying: “They’re not allowed to knock each other out?
      “How do you enforce that? I’d like to bet that doesn’t happen. Can you bet on that?”

      He also hit out at the veterans being allowed to compete again due to their age – however he soon changed his tune after a phone call from the former world heavyweight boxing champ.
      White was a guest on the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast, and he explained: “Somebody asked me at a press conference about it and I said ‘I don’t like it, I don’t want them to do it, this and that…’
      “Then he called me and was like: ‘Listen man, we’ve been friends for a long time but I’m a grown ass man, if I wanna fight I’m gonna f***ing fuck! Don’t be f***ing negative about my fight.’
      “And I said ‘you know what, you’re right. You won’t hear a f***ing peep out of me again.’

      “Then when I watched the fight I thought he looked really f***ing good.”
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      Tyson then chipped in, saying: “Forget that though and listen to this.
      “I’m 54 and they are going to give me $100m fight and you think that I’m going to say no?
      “That’s more than I got fighting for championships!”
      White replied: “I love the guy but I just have this thing when you get to a certain age it is tough to perform at a level you did when you were younger.
      “There’s no reason… he can make money anywhere and doing anything.
      “But, he’s not wrong and I will admit it, when you get offered that sort of f***ing money, it’s hard to turn down to do something you’ve been good at your entire life.”
      White also sent Tyson wild as the UFC boss bet $1m on Jake Paul to LOSE to Ben Askren in their upcoming boxing fight – before the YouTuber doubled the wager.

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      Dana White sends Mike Tyson wild as UFC boss bets $1m on Jake Paul to LOSE to Ben Askren – before YouTuber doubles wager

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      DANA WHITE had Mike Tyson giddy after betting $1million Jake Paul would lose to Ben Askren.
      And the YouTuber responded by DOUBLING the wager.

      Dana White slammed Jake Paul’s boxing credentials and said he would bet $1m on him losing to Ben AskrenCredit: Twitter

      Mike Tyson could not contain his excitement at the prospect of the massive wagerCredit: Twitter

      Paul, 24, has a perfect 2-0 professional boxing record and takes on retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36, in his next fight on April 17.
      But appearing on Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast, the UFC president vowed to put his money where his mouth is.
      White said: “I hope you can bet on this thing because I will bet $1m (£720,000) that he loses this f***ing fight.
      “I bet a million dollars that he loses this fight!”

      And boxing icon Tyson was loving it as he whooped, laughed and clapped at the prospect of White stumping up the cash.
      White – who admitted to being a ‘degenerate gambler’ and once lost a $1m boxing bet – added: “Let’s be honest, Jake Paul isn’t a f***ing boxer.
      “This guy is a f***ing YouTube kid.
      “The kid he’s going to fight is a decorated wrestler who has fought real guys, he’s been a world champion with another organisation.”

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      Paul beat AnEsonGib in his pro debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO and backed that up by knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November.
      And former boxing champ Zab Judah had The Problem Child’s back after seeing him in training.
      Responding to White on the podcast, Judah said: “Dana I watched him, he’s been working hard, Dana. I have seen him put it together.
      “He’s got hands. I am not joking.”
      The video quickly made its way to Paul and he immediately challenged White to double his money and for both men to put $2m on the line instead.

      The YouTube star shared a video responding rather dramatically to the original clip on Instagram – throwing a head off a statue and then running out on to the street before calling out White for a fight.
      He wrote: “Dana let’s double the bet up! $2 Million. We wire the money into escrow.
      “$4 million total. Winner takes all. My team will be in touch to make a contract.
      “After I knockout Ben, we can set up Jake Paul vs Dana White 2021 since you consider yourself a ‘Boxer’ and me a ‘YouTuber,” before finishing it off with a clown emoji aimed at the UFC chief.

      Paul has won both of his professional bouts so far in his career with knockoutsCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Paul shared a video on Instagram responding to White’s claim – and told the UFC boss to double his money for a $2m wager insteadCredit: Instagram

      For some reason the excitable YouTuber decided to throw the head and torso off a statueCredit: Instagram

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      Ben Askren trolls Jake Paul with new ‘slow-mo’ sparring video as Freddie Roach comes in to coach ex-UFC star

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      BEN ASKREN released sparring footage ahead of his fight against Jake Paul and joked about whether it was in ‘slow motion’ or not.
      The retired UFC welterweight faces Paul on April 17, at the 75,000-seater Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

      Ben Askren released sparring footage ahead of his fight against Jake PaulCredit: Twitter @Benaskren

      Ben Askren joked about whether it was in ‘slow motion’ or notCredit: Twitter @Benaskren

      His opponent, a YouTuber-turned 2-0 professional, has accused Askren of lacking speed and boxing skills.
      The former ONE Championship and Bellator champion hit back as he referenced the jibe in his latest training post.
      Askren, 36, captioned the sparring video: “Bens sparring is on point. But the question seems to be – slow motion or real time?
      “Check out the vlog and you decide. On April 17th it’ll be nothing but real time and JP won’t be able to keep up.”

      Askren despite being vastly more experienced as a fighter, was renowned for his limited striking style but high-level grappling accolades.
      As a result, he emerges as the betting underdog against Paul, 24, who has two knockouts in as many fights.
      But in a new development, Askren will link up with esteemed, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, most renowned for coaching Manny Pacquiao.
      He told MMA Junkie: “I’m only in LA for a week, so I’m gonna get as much as I can out of Freddie Roach.

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      “I’m gonna pick his brain. So I started training, maybe six weeks it’s been.
      “First couple of weeks was just like strength and conditioning, let me get back in shape because I couldn’t really start training until December 1 because of my hip surgery.
      “I couldn’t do anything until December 1.”

      Ben Askren retired from the UFC in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren UK PPV price CONFIRMED at £17 on April 17 with rapper Snoop Dogg returning as commentator

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      JAKE PAUL’S fight against Ben Askren will be available in the UK for £17 with rapper Snoop Dogg returning as commentator.
      The YouTuber faces Askren on April 17, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which can hold up to 75,000 fans.

      Snoop Dogg will return as commentator for TrillerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It will be broadcast on FITE TV in the UK, costing £17 – while in America the price is $49.99.
      Sky Sports televised the PPV rematch between Paul’s older brother Logan and online rival KSI, who won by split-decision.
      Due to their inexperience and skill, the price was slashed to just £10, but fans are split on how well the box office numbers will fare next month.

      Smart move they Jake Paul has a big YT fan base and they will make money on this
      — Jams (@SirJams_) March 8, 2021

      That’ll get a few buys off of kids stealing their mums card but other than that a massive flop inbound
      — jack vando (@jack_vando) March 8, 2021

      It’ll do massive numbers.. 🤦🏻‍♂️ sadly
      — Dano (@roberts_dano) March 8, 2021

      One said: “The sad thing is that many people will buy this ppv.”

      Another said: “Oh no. This is gonna flop hard.”
      One added: “Smart move they Jake Paul has a big YT fan base and they will make money on this.”
      Another added: “No one at all is paying for that.”
      Triller, backed by Ryan Kavanaugh, who owns billion dollar film company Relativity Media, will stage the PPV.

      They burst onto the boxing scene last November, bringing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, 54, out of retirement, as he drew in an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 52.

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      On the undercard, YouTuber Paul, 24, improved to two knockouts in as many fights as he left ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 36, out cold.
      It proved a financial success, with 1.6million PPVs sold, due to the nostalgia of Tyson and intrigue of Paul.
      But Kavanaugh claimed to SunSport that the social media star’s third and toughest fight to date will surpass 2MILLION PPV buys.
      Triller are looking to shake boxing up by offering viewers at home unique TV angles, as well as featuring celebrities and champions of the past and present.
      They also had rap artist Snoop Dogg commentating on fights and performing live on stage.
      The American recording artist has partnered with Kavanaugh to launch ‘Fight Club’ on Triller.
      And Snoop Dogg will be another fixture in the commentary box when Paul fights 36-year-old retired UFC welterweight Askren.

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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren will cost staggering $50 on PPV and be held at 75,000-seater Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

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      JAKE PAUL will fight ex-UFC welterweight Ben Askren at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
      The venue – home to NFL side Atlanta Falcons and MLS outfit Atlanta United – can hold up to 75,000 fans.

      Jake Paul will fight ex-UFC welterweight Ben Askren at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in AtlantaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Ben Askren will fight Jake Paul on April 17Credit: Getty – Contributor

      The stadium is home to NFL side Atlanta Falcons and MLS’ Atlanta United and can hold up to 75,000 fans.Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Social media app Triller, backed by Ryan Kavanaugh, who owns billion dollar film company Relativity Media, will host the pay-per-view event on April 17.
      Kavanaugh said: “Our vision of big fights, big entertainment and world class events can only fit into a world class venue, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium fits that vision.
      “April 17th will have an element of surprise and action for everyone, from music fans to the casual and diehard fight fan.”
      The fight will be on pay-per-view, costing $49.99 in America and £17 in the UK on FITE TV.

      Triller brought heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, 54, out of retirement in November, as he drew in an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 52.
      On the undercard, YouTuber Paul, 24, improved to two knockouts in as many fights as he left ex-NBA star Nate Robinso, 36, out cold.
      But for his third professional bout, he will face his hardest test to date, against former ONE Championship and Bellator champion Askren.
      Askren, 36, despite being vastly more experienced as a fighter, was renowned for his limited striking style but high-level grappling accolades.

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      As a result, he emerges as the betting underdog, with Paul promising to add the biggest name to his record and another highlight-reel to his collection.
      He said upon the fight announcement: “The world complained because I knocked out a basketball player and not a real fighter.
      “So now I’m giving the people what they want by taking on a ‘real fighter.’
      “After Ben Askren is added to my knockout meme collection, what can anybody say?
      “Thank you to Triller Fight Club for giving me the platform to once again put a man to sleep. April 17, it’s lights out for Askren.”

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