Boxing News
Jake Paul uses poem to call out Floyd Mayweather, "Money" issues fiery response
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2021
Jake Paul is already looking past his boxing match with former MMA fighter Ben Askren, setting his sights on a future showdown with Floyd Mayweather. Paul is slated to meet Askren in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17. While that fight with the former ONE and Bellator champion figures to be an interesting challenge for Paul, he’s already thinking about what he wants next: a fight with unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Jake Paul the Vegas favorite to defeat Ben Askren in boxing superfight
Adam Martin - February 3, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is the betting favorite to defeat former UFC welterweight Ben Askren in their upcoming boxing superfight. Paul and Askren meet in a highly-anticipated boxing match on April 17 that airs on Triller. Paul has had two pro boxing fights and won both of them by knockout, while Askren is making his professional boxing debut. Of course, Askren is a highly-skilled MMA fighter and has been in the Octagon with some of the top welterweight fighters in the world. Nevertheless, the bookies don’t like his chances to win this fight.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition boxing match postponed
Adam Martin - February 2, 2021
The upcoming exhibition boxing fight between legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul has officially been postponed. Floyd vs. Paul was set to take place on February 20 on pay-per-view. However, the fight is delayed indefinitely. Fanmio founder and CEO Solomon Engel provided the following statement to ESPN about the current state of this potential matchup.
Former NFL player Brandon Marshall says he will "outclass" and "outbox" Deontay Wilder in boxing
Adam Martin - February 2, 2021
Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall issued a challenge to heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder, saying he’ll “outbox” and “outclass” him. Marshall, now 36 years old, starred in the NFL from 2006 to 2018 for seven teams, including the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. The 6’5″ tall receiver made six Pro Bowl teams throughout his professional football career and was twice named to the All-Pro team, but he retired after the 2018 season. Since then, Marshall has kept in shape by boxing, and he has in the past teased making his professional boxing debut. After training for the past several years, Marshall believes he’s now ready to enter the ring in 2021, and he’s shooting for the top right away in the form of Wilder.
Manny Pacquiao: Conor McGregor underestimated Dustin Poirier in rematch
Adam D Martin - January 31, 2021
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao believes that Conor McGregor underestimated Dustin Poirier heading into their main event rematch at UFC 257. McGregor entered the rematch with Poirier as a huge betting favorite yet lost in shocking fashion when he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss. McGregor and Poirier previously met back at UFC 178 in September 2014, with McGregor winning that fight by first-round knockout. It’s because he won the first meeting between the pair that Pacquiao believes that McGregor underestimated Poirier.
Wife of Ben Askren responds after Jake Paul calls Amy Askren "thicc"
Adam D Martin - January 31, 2021
The wife of former UFC star-turned-boxer Ben Askren responded after his upcoming boxing opponent Jake Paul called Amy Askren “thicc.” Askren takes on Paul in a highly-anticipated boxing match on April 17 for the Triller app. It’s Askren’s first professional boxing match, while for Paul it’s his third fight following two knockout wins over AnEsonGib and Nate Robinson. As one would expect, both Askren and Paul have already begun their trash talk in the lead-up to the fight, and now things are getting personal. In the days after the fight was announced, Paul made lewd comments about Ben’s wife Amy, calling her “thicc.”
Ben Askren reveals he had to ask permission from UFC president Dana White to fight Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - January 29, 2021
Retired UFC star Ben Askren has revealed that he had to ask permission from Dana White in order to get the green light for his Jake Paul fight. Askren and Paul are set to lock horns in an eight-round boxing fight on April 17 as the YouTuber attempts to continue his rise to prominence in combat sports.
Jake Paul drills 4-second KO punch with Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - January 28, 2021
Jake Paul is already training for his April 17 boxing match with Ben Askren, and he’s enlisted the help of UFC star Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal fought Askren in 2019, knocking the wrestling specialist out with a flying knee in just five seconds. It was the fastest knockout in UFC history. In anticipation of his April boxing match with Askren, Paul has moved to Miami to pick Masvidal’s brain. The pair are already working together, and drilling attacks that Paul hopes will beat Askren even faster than Masvidal did.
Logan Paul says Floyd Mayweather fight "is still going to happen"
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2021
YouTube celebrity Logan Paul says his exhibition boxing match with unbeaten legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still going to happen. Paul and Mayweather were originally expected to meet in the ring in February. Last week, however, reports surfaced that the bout has been postponed due to “lack of interest.”
Jake Paul scoffs at Ben Askren's seventh round KO prediction, 'Funky' responds
Christopher Taylor - January 26, 2021
Jake Paul has responded to Ben Askren’s prediction of a seventh round knockout. Askren vs. Paul was made official earlier today, as the two are set to collide in a boxing match on April 17 promoted by Triller.
Jake Paul targeting Nate Diaz after Ben Askren: 'He wants to do it as well'
Drake Riggs - January 26, 2021
Jake Paul vs. former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight king Ben Askren is officially on. Despite that, the YouTube star is already thinking ahead. Having directed trash talk and video call outs at several of MMA’s most notable names, Paul hasn’t left out Stockton’s Nate Diaz. Unsurprisingly, The Ultimate Fighter season 5 winner has fired back at the younger Paul brother where he’s responded saying Jake “needs his ass beat for free”.
Michael Bisping says Jake Paul, Ben Askren and Dillon Danis are "an insult to the sweet science"
Andrew Whitelaw - January 26, 2021
Michael Bisping has never been one to hold back on his opinions. The outspoken Brit delivered plenty of classic lines during his time as a fighter and it’s no surprise that he’s now making a handsome living as a podcaster, commentator and analyst.
Dillon Danis claims Jake Paul "ran" from him, shares DM's showing contract negotiations
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2021
Dillon Danis claims Jake Paul ran from him when it came time to negotiate a contract for a potential boxing match. On Tuesday, it was revealed Paul would box former UFC welterweight, Ben Askren on April 17. The news wasn’t a surprise as “Funky” told BJPENN.com he would box the YouTube star. However, for Danis, he was also rumored to be facing Paul but he claims the 23-year-old ran from him.
Ben Askren promises to show off boxing skills against Jake Paul: "I'm going to beat him up"
Adam Martin - January 26, 2021
MMA fighter-turned boxer Ben Askren promised to show off his boxing skills against Jake Paul, boldly predicting he will beat up the YouTuber. Askren vs. Paul was officially announced on Tuesday. The two will meet in the boxing ring on April 17 in a blockbuster PPV being promoted by Triller. It’s Paul’s third professional boxing match, while for Askren it’s his first boxing bout. Of course, Askren is an experienced MMA fighter, but he was always known for his grappling skills, not his striking. That’s why so many fans seem to think this might be a very bad idea for Askren, going in there against a younger fighter with a lot of power.
Pros react to Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match announcement
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
The pros had some interesting reactions to the newly announced boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former MMA champ Ben Askren. Paul and Askren are slated to collide on pay-per-view on April 17. The pair will fight for eight rounds in ten-ounce gloves. The bout will not be an exhibition, but a professional bout.
Jake Paul, Ben Askren trade trash talk after fight is made official
Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021
Mere hours after their upcoming boxing match was made official, Jake Paul and Ben Askren are already swapping trash talk on Twitter. Paul, who achieved his massive fame on YouTube, will collide with Askren in an eight-round professional boxing match on April 17. News of the fight was first reported by BJPENN.com, and recently confirmed as official by ESPN.
Nate Robinson roasts Conor McGregor with series of memes
Adam Martin - January 25, 2021
Former NBA star-turned-boxer Nate Robinson roasted UFC superstar Conor McGregor with a series of memes following his recent knockout loss. Robinson has been the butt-end of memes and jokes for the past several months in the wake of his brutal KO loss to Jake Paul on the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. card. Robinson suffered a vicious beating in the fight, getting dropped several times before finally being KOed cold. The former three-time NBA dunk contest winner had no business being in the ring that night, and he suffered dearly for it. He hasn’t made a decision about whether or not he will fight again, but some of his peers want him to.
Ryan Garcia confirms boxing superfight against Manny Pacquiao
Adam Martin - January 24, 2021
Boxing star Ryan Garcia confirmed that he is set to take on legend Manny Pacquiao in an upcoming superfight between two of the sport’s elite. On Sunday evening, Garcia confirmed the rumors on his social media that he will be taking on Pacquiao. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic previously reported that this fight was making headway. We don’t have all the details yet, but as far as Garcia is concerned, the fight is a done deal. Check out what “King” wrote on his Instagram.