EXCLUSIVE | Ben Askren: Jake Paul Is Not A Real Fighter
Feb 16, 2021
The pro boxing debut of the accomplished wrestler will be a spectacle, no doubt.
In the lead-up to the matchup, Askren has some doubts on Paul’s boxing ability.
While not having too much problem with the concept of celebrity/YouTube boxing, the former MMA welterweight champion doesn’t see too much promise into the ‘fake fighter’ that is Jake Paul.
“I think people enjoy it.” Askren told LowKickMMA about celebrity boxing. “As far as ‘Is Jake Paul a real fighter?’ No. I don’t really think so. But, do people want to watch him box? The answer is yeah.”