Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren
2021 professional crossover boxing match
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Key Takeaways
- Ben Askren was a cruiserweight professional crossover boxing match contested between American YouTuber Jake Paul and American former mixed martial artist Ben Askren.
- Paul won the bout via TKO in one minute and 59 seconds of the first round.
- Background The fight was announced on December 22, 2020, along with tentative plans to hold the match in Los Angeles.
- The event was held with limited attendance, consisting of 100 spectators who won tickets via promotions on the Triller app.
- On Mike Tyson's podcast, UFC President Dana White stated that he would be willing to bet $1 million on Jake Paul losing to Askren.
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren was a cruiserweight professional crossover boxing match contested between American YouTuber Jake Paul and American former mixed martial artist Ben Askren. The bout took place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on April 17, 2021. Paul won the bout via TKO in one minute and 59 seconds of the first round. The fight sold 500,000 PPV buys.
Background
The fight was announced on December 22, 2020, along with tentative plans to hold the match in Los Angeles. It was later announced that the venue had been changed to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The event was held with limited attendance, consisting of 100 spectators who won tickets via promotions on the Triller app. The fight was executive produced by actress and producer Malea Rose who also served as the creative director for the events overall vision.
On Mike Tyson's podcast, UFC President Dana White stated that he would be willing to bet $1 million on Jake Paul losing to Askren. Jake Paul responded to White's statement with excitement, and offered to double the wager. Rapper Snoop Dogg also responded to Dana White's declaration, offering to bet $2 million on Jake Paul winning the fight.
Fight card
^Note 1 Askren's professional debut
^Note 2 Originally ruled a technical decision win for Prograis from a low-blow, it was ruled a TKO after confirming no foul.
^Note 3 Mir's professional debut
^Note 4 Reykon's professional debut
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