In early 2020, Jake Paul decided to step up the boxing arena to increase his reputation and receive terrible remuneration. After winning against Youtuber Anesongib and former NBA Nate Robinson star, Paul chose Ben Askren as the opponent.
Over the weekend, after fighting against Ben Askren, Paul continued to send challenges to UFC boxers. This made Chairman Dana White feel frustrated. He asserted that UFC boxers would not be allowed to play Boxing without his permission and Jake Paul, so he challenged a true boxer.
“Why don't you challenge boxing boxers? What do you guys talk to UFC boxers for? I will have to send the lawsuit to them, these idiots.”
“Go and challenge that boxing boxing, what do you think in your mind?”, White told Yahoo Sports.
Overall, Dana White seems to be bitter because Jake Paul won Ben Askren. To help Ben Askren prepare for this match, Dana White hired legendary coach Freddie Roach to practice for the former MMA championship. Unfortunately, only a week could not help him improve much.
Looking at the other side, you can understand why Jake Paul is aimed at UFC boxers in particular and MMA in general.
In terms of standing skills, MMA boxers will be difficult with boxers that spend all their time to train fists. Boxing vs MMA is like hockey vs art skating, the common point of both is skating, but people who are good at this subject are not sure to play the other subject. Ben Askren is a typical example.