Jake Paul seems assertive about beating Ben Askren via knockout when they collide inside the squared circle. He has constantly boasted himself as the superior pugilist, apparently demeaning Askren’s word-class fighting resume.
However, several fans and netizens want ‘Funky’ to be victorious and have thoroughly expressed their ill-feeling over Jake Paul. While Askren and ‘The Problem Child’ are a few hours away from fighting each other, the Internet community has continued to share their opinion.
Traditional boxing fans have expressed disgust over the Paul brothers ever since their entry into the sport. While ‘The Problem Child’ will face a pro fighter for the first time, many have billed Askren to represent the MMA and the fighting community in general.
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Hence, several fans want a KO coming in favor of Ben ‘Funky’ Askren. Adding to that, netizens also ridiculed the ongoing event and tagged it as a “concert” and not a boxing match. Here’s how Twitter has reacted to the Triller event.
Lol these performances are okay but I’m tryna see if Jake Paul gets knocked out or not
— amy buna 💦 (@amy_buna) April 18, 2021
This Ben Askren Jake Paul boxing event is just one shit Rap concert 😏
— Chris Macbeth (@cmacbeth87) April 18, 2021
how did i not know about the jake paul fight untill today wtf
— charlie (@forcefemmed) April 18, 2021
I just wanna watch Jake Paul get knocked out. Is that to much to ask for?
— Alex Hinnenkamp (@AlexHinnenkamp) April 18, 2021
Did people really paid for that Jake Paul fight? 🤣
— Sergio 🍐🏝 (@r3_sergio) April 18, 2021
People who bought this Jake Paul vs Ben Askren fight only to watch a concert right now:#TrillerFightClub pic.twitter.com/4SmyYkwA0M
— 𝔽𝕣𝕠𝕤𝕥𝕪 🎡 (@F_r_osty) April 18, 2021
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Jake Paul vs Ben Askren
The eight rounds cruiserweight headliner can either finish in a flash or go to the last bell. Both Jake Paul and Ben Askren are stylistically different and have different experiences and skill-sets in combat. So, it’s hard to picture a possible outcome of their fight.
It opens up the door to several possibilities, but as the experienced boxer, Jake Paul might be the favorite. Despite having all the experience in his corner, ‘Funky’ Askren is not a reputed striker. So, the 24-year-old YouTuber boxer will have a legitimate chance of advancing himself to 3-0.
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But Ben Askren is familiar with taking punishment and has lost only twice in twenty-one fights. The former UFC star has several well-wishers, and if he has undergone a proper fight camp, ‘Funky’ Askren has the chance to shock the world tonight.
If he does bag the win, the absolute spotlight of the combat world will be on him. So, Askren will look to make the most of the spotlight and ensure he does not suffer his third loss in a sanctioned professional fight.