Jake Paul News
Jon Jones praises Jake Paul for recent victory and financial success: "That knockout over Ben was absolutely beautiful."
Chris Taylor - April 25, 2021
Jon Jones took to social media on Sunday evening where he praised Jake Paul for his recent knockout victory over Ben Askren and subsequent financial gains. Paul (3-0), a YouTuber turned boxer, has seemingly taken the combat sports world by storm in recent months. After knocking out former NBA star Nate Robinson in 2020, Jake Paul took a step up in competition earlier this month when he squared off with former MMA champion Ben Askren.
Jake Paul sends a message to Dana White: "Why are UFC fighters so underpaid vs. boxers?"
Adam Martin - April 25, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul sent a message to UFC president Dana White, suggesting that the UFC doesn’t pay its fighters enough money. Paul stopped Ben Askren last weekend at the Triller Fight Club boxing event in a fight that UFC president Dana White reportedly bet against Paul winning. Since Askren was stopped, White has criticized Paul, saying that while he credits him for making money off of boxing, he doesn’t believe he’s a real fighter and has no interest in having him fight in the UFC.
Video | Daniel Cormier confronts Jake Paul at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier confronted Jake Paul during tonight’s UFC 261 event in Jacksonville. Paul (3-0), a famous YouTuber turned boxer, had called out Cormier following his first round knockout victory over Ben Askren last weekend in Atlanta.
J'Leon Love responds to callout from UFC fighter Mike Perry: "I like you at that. I met your family and all, don’t do that to yourself kid."
Christopher Taylor - April 24, 2021
Super middleweight boxer J’Leon Love has responded to a recent callout from UFC welterweight fighter Mike Perry. Love and Perry crossed paths a few weeks ago in Florida, when ‘Platinum’ came to spar with J’Leon’s buddy Jake Paul. News of the Paul-Perry sparring session was not made public until former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier suggested that the infamous YouTuber fight Mike Perry in his next boxing match.
Jorge Masvidal reacts to Jake Paul's KO win over Ben Askren: "I told you so"
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2021
Jorge Masvidal was not surprised to see Jake Paul KO Ben Askren in their recent boxing match. In the lead-up to the highly-anticipated fight, Jorge and Jake were training together. Paul even called “Gamebred” at the press conference to try and troll Askren. It was interesting to see Masvidal backing Paul given the fact the majority of the MMA community were behind Askren.
Cody Garbrandt unloads on Jake Paul for callout of Daniel Cormier, spawns beef with J’Leon Love
Adam D Martin - April 21, 2021
UFC bantamweight Cody Garbrandt unloaded on Jake Paul for his callout of Daniel Cormier and he spawned a beef with pro boxer J’Leon Love. Paul knocked out Ben Askren at this past Saturday night’s Triller Fight Club event, and ever since then, he has been taking to social media to talk trash about a number of MMA fighters, including Cormier. As well, there was an incident backstage between Team Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, where J’Leon Love — a pro boxer who is part of Paul’s squad — was seen talking some smack to “The Chosen One.”
Jake Paul no longer following through on wrestling match with Ben Askren: "I'm choosing not to do it anymore because he’s a f*cking loser"
Christopher Taylor - April 21, 2021
Jake Paul is no longer interested in having a pay-per-view wrestling match with his recent boxing opponent Ben Askren. Askren (19-2 MMA), a former MMA champion, made his boxing debut against Paul this past Saturday night in Atlanta. The fight itself did not last long, as the YouTuber turned boxer dropped ‘Funky’ with a big right hand early in round one. When Askren got to his feet he was still noticeably wobbled so the referee waved off the fight.
Jake Paul calls out Daniel Cormier: “I’ll beat the f**k out of your fat ass too, just like Stipe did"
Cole Shelton - April 20, 2021
Jake Paul has called out Daniel Cormier as he wants to beat him up just like his fellow Clevelander, Stipe Miocic did. In the lead-up to Paul’s boxing match against Ben Askren, Cormier was vocal about the fight. He had said after “Funky” pushed him at the press conference, Askren was going to win the fight, which is far from what happened.
Dana White reacts after Jake Paul KO's Ben Askren in the opening round: "Good for him"
Christopher Taylor - April 19, 2021
UFC President Dana White has shared his thoughts on Jake Paul after the YouTube sensation knocked out Ben Askren on Saturday night. Paul (3-0) returned to the squared circle on Saturday night in Atlanta for a scheduled eight-round boxing match with former MMA champion Ben Askren (19-2 MMA).
Jake Paul betting odds for who next opponent could be revealed, BJ Penn on the list
Adam D Martin - April 19, 2021
The betting odds for who the next opponent for YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul could be have been released by the sportsbooks. Paul knocked out Ben Askren in the main event of the Triller Fight Club boxing card this past Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul picked up the first-round TKO win and he improved to a perfect 3-0 in his professional boxing career with the victory. He is now destined for another big fight his next time out, with a number of MMA fighters and boxers expressing interest in the fight, including this very own website’s owner, UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn.
After Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren, who might be next for him?
Cole Shelton - April 19, 2021
Jake Paul picked up the biggest win of his boxing career as he scored a first-round TKO over Ben Askren on Saturday night. Entering the highly-anticipated fight, many were interested to see how Paul would fare against a legit combat sports athlete. Just like his other two fights, the YouTuber made quick work of his opponent as he scored a first-round TKO win.
Video | Tyron Woodley exchanges words with Jake Paul and his team moments before Ben Askren fight
Adam D Martin - April 19, 2021
UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley exchanged words with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and his team moments before the Ben Askren fight. Woodley was in the corner of Ben Askren, his longtime friend, and training partner before Paul fought him in Atlanta on Saturday night. Of course, the fight did not last very long as Paul managed to land a clean right hand that dropped Askren in the first round, leading to the ref stopping the fight. It was another easy win for Paul and now there are a number of fighters who are trying to step into the boxing ring with him his next time out, including Woodley himself. There have been several suggestions that “The Chosen One” could fight Paul next, especially if the UFC fully releases him from his contract as is expected.
Mike Perry shares footage of his sparring session with Jake Paul following "light work" claim
Christopher Taylor - April 18, 2021
UFC welterweight Mike Perry has shared some footage of his sparring session with Jake Paul after the YouTube sensation dubbed him “light work”. Paul (3-0) returned to the squared circle yesterday evening in Atlanta for a scheduled eight-round boxing match with former mixed martial arts champion Ben Askren (19-2 MMA).
Jake Paul claims boxing match with Ben Askren sold 1.3 million pay-per-views
Adam Martin - April 18, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul claims that his boxing match on Triller this past Saturday with Ben Askren sold 1.3 million pay-per-views. Paul and Askren met in the main event of the Triller Fight Club PPV on Saturday night in what was one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year in all of the combat sports. Even if you aren’t a fan of Paul or Askren, you were probably watching the fight just to see someone get knocked out. It seemed like there was a massive interest in the fight leading up to it and now we know that it did really well at the box office, according to Paul.
Jake Paul responds to Dustin Poirier, shares video of Mike Perry saying “you kicked my ass”
Adam Martin - April 18, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul responded to Dustin Poirier, sharing a video of Mike Perry saying that “you kicked my ass.” Ever since Paul finished Ben Askren on Saturday night, a ton of pro fighters have taken to social media to throw their name in the hat of potentially being the next man to step into the cage with him. Even though Paul doesn’t get a ton of respect from the combat sports community, everyone knows that he is a huge name and a big draw. At this point, Paul is one of the biggest stars in combat sports just three fights into his boxing career. If you are lucky enough to get booked to fight against Paul, then you stand to make a lot of money.
Jake Paul claims he would finish Nate Diaz in three rounds
Adam Martin - April 18, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul claims that he would finish UFC welterweight Nate Diaz in three rounds if they ever meet in the boxing ring. Paul fought Ben Askren in the main event of the Triller Fight Club boxing match on Saturday night. It turned out to be an easy night at the office for Paul, as he finished Askren in the first minute of the fight with a knockout. For Paul, it was the type of big-name win that will surely lead to him coaxing other MMA fighters and boxers into accepting a fight against him. Considering how much money Askren made to take a punch in the fight, it would stand to figure that there are many other fighters who are interested in fighting Paul next. But if it was up to Paul, one of the names he would want is Diaz.
Daniel Cormier reacts live to Jake Paul knocking out Ben Askren (Video)
Adam Martin - April 18, 2021
Amy Askren reacts after husband Ben Askren gets knocked out by Jake Paul
Adam Martin - April 18, 2021
Amy Askren reacted after her husband Ben Askren was knocked out by Jake Paul in his professional boxing debut on Saturday night. Askren was floored by a massive right hand from Paul which dropped him to the mat and left him on wobbly legs. The referee felt that Askren was finished and stopped the fight just over a minute into the first round, handing Paul his quickest victory to date. For Askren, it was a poor performance as he suffered a quick KO loss to a YouTuber. But at the end of the day, Askren made a lot of money (a reported $500,000) for this fight and he still gets to go home with his wife Amy and the rest of their family. So even though it seemed like Askren was the biggest loser on Saturday night, it could be argued he was a big winner.
Robert Whittaker shares his take on Jake Paul knocking out Ben Askren: “I guess nobody saw that coming”
Adam D Martin - April 18, 2021
UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker shared his take on Jake Paul knocking out Ben Askren, saying that “I guess nobody saw that coming.” It just so happened that Whittaker’s fight against Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC Vegas 24 came at the same time as Paul made the walk to fight Askren. Fortunately for fight fans, the Paul vs. Askren fight didn’t last very long, so they were able to watch Whittaker put on a masterclass against Gastelum right afterward. Of course, since both main events were happening at the same time, Whittaker was asked by the media about the fight. Although Whittaker couldn’t watch it live, he heard Paul knocked out Askren, and “Bobby Knuckles” even suggested that he could be the next man to fight Paul.