Former King Bellator – ONE Championship Ben Askren is expected to return to the ring in April, but the boxing arena, not MMA, to confront Youtuber Jake Paul. Jake Paul is only 23 years old, has 2 wins. One is before another YouTuber, Anesongib, and one is before the former NBA Nate Robinson.
A fighter confronted with a YouTuber, even as a MMA boxer, not Boxing, Ben Askren would be more appreciated than rival Jake Paul. However, Hasim Rahman Jr., the son of the former heavy champion of Hasim Rahman, believed that Jake Paul had the opportunity to surprise.
“I have been practicing Jake Paul twice, and I have to say that I am surprised when he is so noticeable,” Hasim Rahman Jr. said.
“For the first time, Jake still showed as a newly closed guy, but right for the second time, just a few months ago, he clearly started to grasp the turmeric of Boxing. Jake has made a very progressive progress, which shows directly through the sparring sessions.”
Hasim Rahman Jr.'s assessment It is worth considering, when he has a record of 10-0 (5 KOS) in 4 years of professional play. Rahman also expressed his belief that the coach of Jake Paul, BJ Flores, is making the Paul's younger brother have very positive changes.
“It is best not to underestimate Jake Paul when he is really serious. I believe that if Jake Paul is entitled to appoint and challenge the opponent, he has the opportunity to defeat him.”
Ben Askren is the former champion of One Championship and Bellator in the Welterweight weight class. Most recently, he also participated in UFC with a victory over Robbie Lawler, and 2 losses against Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia. After the latest loss, he announced his retirement from MMA.
On the side of Jake Paul, he was famous as a YouTuber before embarking on Boxing career. Recently, he has caused certain reputation in boxing, although somewhat negative than positive.