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Dillon Danis and BJ Penn among fighters interested in boxing Jake Paul next
Adam D Martin - April 18, 2021
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis and UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn are among the fighters who are interested in boxing Jake Paul next. Paul knocked out Ben Askren in devastating fashion on Saturday night during a highly-anticipated boxing event promoted by the Triller app. Paul landed a monster right hand just a minute into the fight and the referee waved off the fight after Askren’s legs went wobbly. It was a solid performance by Paul, to be sure, and it’s the kind of big-name win that should set him up with another big name in his next outing. Whenever Paul is ready to step back into the boxing ring, then he’ll have a number of fighters waiting for him in it.
Watch the brutal ringside angle of Ben Askren getting dropped by Jake Paul
Adam D Martin - April 18, 2021
Watch the brutal ringside angle of former UFC and Bellator MMA fighter Ben Askren getting dropped by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. On Saturday night, Askren and Paul met in their highly-anticipated boxing match promoted by the Triller app. It was just a minute into the fight when Paul absolutely flooded Askren with a nasty right hand, dropping the former Bellator welterweight champion to the mat.
Jake Paul says Ben Askren was “lucky” the referee stepped in and saved him
Adam D Martin - April 18, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul believes that Ben Askren was lucky the referee saved him when they did in their boxing match on Saturday. Paul dropped Askren with a massive right hand in the first round. After giving Askren time to compose himself, the referee waved the fight off as Askren’s legs were wobbly under him, handing Paul the first-round TKO victory. Following the fight, Paul opened up about the stoppage in the match. He believes that the referee saved Askren the embarrassment of being knocked out in an even more devastating fashion because he stopped the fight.
Ben Askren opens up on his knockout loss to Jake Paul
Adam D Martin - April 18, 2021
Former MMA fighter-turned-boxer Ben Askren opened up with the media following his first-round knockout loss to Jake Paul on Saturday night. After talking a big game in the lead-up to the fight, Askren suffered a first-round knockout loss on Saturday night after Paul landed a massive right hand that floored “Funky.” The referee would not let Askren continue in the fight and stopped it, giving Paul the first-round victory. Following the event, Askren spoke to the media and opened up on the loss. When asked if he felt like he let the MMA community down, Askren took it a step further, suggesting that he actually let the entire world down by not finding a way to beat Paul.
Ben Askren reacts following knockout loss to Jake Paul: "Sorry world"
Christopher Taylor - April 17, 2021
Former MMA champion Ben Askren made his boxing debut against Jake Paul in the headliner of tonight’s Triller event in Atlanta, Georgia.’ Askren (19-2 MMA), the former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion, was returning to combat sports this evening for the first time since suffering a submission loss to Demian Maia in his final fight with the UFC in October of 2019.
Pros react after Jake Paul KO's Ben Askren
Christopher Taylor - April 17, 2021
Jake Paul squared off with former MMA champion Ben Askren in the headliner of tonight’s Triller event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Paul (3-0), a YouTube star turned boxer, and Askren, a former Bellator and ONE champion, collided in the squared circle for an eight-round boxing match this evening.
Jake Paul KO's Ben Askren in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2021
Jake Paul collided with former MMA champion Ben Askren in the headliner of tonight’s Triller event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Paul (2-0), a YouTube star turned boxer, and Askren, a former Bellator and ONE champion, squared off in the squared circle for an eight-round boxing match this evening.
Pros react after Steve Cunningham defeats Frank Mir in Atlanta
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2021
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir made his professional boxing debut against Steve Cunningham at tonight’s Triller: ‘Askren vs. Paul’ event. Mir (19-3 MMA) was originally slated to meet Antonio Tarver at tonight’s event, however the Georgia commission would not allow the former boxing champion to compete.
'Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2021
Jake Paul squares off with former MMA champion Ben Askren in the headliner of tonight’s Triller event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Paul, a YouTube star turned professional boxer, and Askren, a former MMA champion, are slated to meet in an eight-round contest this evening in Georgia.
Ben Askren and Jake Paul face off before their big boxing match (Video)
Adam Martin - April 16, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and his rival, former MMA fighter Ben Askren, stared off at the final weigh-in ahead of their boxing match. After months of anticipation, Paul and Askren meet this weekend in a huge boxing match. The paydays were released on Friday, with Askren set to take home at least $500,000 for this fight and Paul set to take home a minimum of $690,000. Later in the day, the two fighters made weight, with Paul coming in at 191.5lbs and Askren weighing in at 190lbs. After both fighters made weight, they had their final staredown before Saturday’s fight.
Evander Holyfield returns to boxing in June for Triller Fight Club
Adam D Martin - April 16, 2021
Boxing legend Evander Holyfield will return to the ring on June 5 when he takes on Kevin McBride in a Triller Fight Club boxing match. Triller announced the Holyfield vs. McBride will face off at a pay-per-view event set for June 5 at a location and venue that has yet to be disclosed. Both Holyfield and McBride have not stepped into the squared circle since 2011, so both men will be returning after decade-long layoffs when they go at each other in June. Also on the card is a matchup between boxing superstar Teófimo López and George Kambosos Jr. Triller announced the fights in a joint press release on Friday from Holyfield and from Triller promoter Ryan Kavanaugh. It’s worth noting that the Holyfield vs. McBride fight will be scheduled for six rounds.
Ben Askren guaranteed $500,000 to fight Jake Paul in boxing as full card salaries revealed
Adam D Martin - April 16, 2021
Former UFC and Bellator star Ben Askren is guaranteed to make $500,000 when he fights Jake Paul on Saturday night in their boxing match. Triller Fight Club is promoting another huge event for this Saturday, one that features Askren and Paul in the main event in a boxing grudge match. We knew they were both about to make some serious coin for the fight, and now we have the disclosed salaries. According to MMAFighting.com, Askren is guaranteed a purse of $500,000, while Paul is getting at least $690,000 for this fight. And that’s just the guaranteed portion, as they will both likely be in line for pay-per-view bonus points depending on how well the show does.
Anthony Smith slams Jake Paul for recent CTE claims: "He’s exactly as stupid and careless as we all thought"
Christopher Taylor - April 15, 2021
Anthony Smith absolutely went off on Jake Paul after the YouTuber turned boxer claimed that he is already showing “early signs of CTE”. Paul (2-0), who is set to square off with former MMA champion Ben Askren on Saturday night, told media members on Thursday that he was already suffering the effects of being a professional boxer.
Jake Paul says a Conor McGregor fight is closer to happening "than anyone thinks"
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2021
Jake Paul believes he will fight Conor McGregor within the next two years. After Paul had a highlight-reel KO over Nate Robinson he called out several MMA fighters including McGregor. He began taking shots at the Irishman and on Saturday night, he will face Ben Askren, and many believe if he wins, he will call out McGregor again.
Jake Paul claims he has "early signs of CTE" ahead of Ben Askren fight
Cole Shelton - April 15, 2021
Jake Paul is already showing the effects of being a professional boxer. Paul, the former Disney Channel host and YouTube star, has made the transition to boxing. He had his first pro fight in January of 2020 and he scored a first-round TKO win over AnEsonGib who is also a YouTuber. He then returned in November and scored a highlight-reel KO win over Nate Robinson.
MLB star Christian Yelich names his stakes for accepting disc golf challenge from Ben Askren
Adam D Martin - April 15, 2021
MLB star Christian Yelich named his stakes for accepting the disc golf challenge presented to him by MMA fighter-turned-boxer Ben Askren. In addition to being a wrestler, MMA fighter, and now a boxer, Askren also has a passion for disc golf. He is quite an athlete and one of the sports that he excels at is disc golf.
Eddie Alvarez reveals he's in "serious talks" to box Oscar De La Hoya this summer
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2021
Eddie Alvarez is looking like he will be the one to welcome Oscar De La Hoya back to the boxing ring this summer. Over the past few months, De La Hoya has hinted at a possible return and said he wanted a big named opponent. However, he was mentioning boxers as his opponent. But, as of late has changed his attention to MMA fighters, and Alvarez says he is in talks with De La Hoya.
Jake Paul says Ben Askren will forfeit his entire purse if he uses MMA moves in the fight, "Funky" refutes claim
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2021
Jake Paul says there is strict vocabulary in their contract that will prohibit Ben Askren from using any MMA tactics in their fight. When Paul and Askren were booked, many wondered if “Funky” would accidentally shoot for a takedown or use some elbows or knees. However, according to the brash YouTuber, in the contract, if Askren does any MMA tactics in the fight, his entire purse would be forfeited.