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“Who the F*ck Does He Think He Is”: Fans Rip Into ‘Idiot’ Jake Paul as He Enters the Arena Wearing Ski Mask

Published 02/26/2023, 4:11 PM EST

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YouTube sensation Jake Paul is known for his showboating skills which is mainly the reason why he is so popular among his fans. The 26-year-old Internet star has seen a rise in popularity since transitioning into boxing with victories over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva. However, he is yet to face a professional boxer which has been the main criticism of his short career. Now. ‘The Problem Child’ wishes to write off this criticism as well as he will now face Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia.

The two rivals have been scheduled to fight for over two years. However, they have failed to meet in the ring due to multiple reasons which will change on February 26th. Despite the challenge ahead of Paul, he does not seem too worried after rekindling his showmanship and appearing at the venue in a Ski Mask.

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TopRank Boxing recently posted a video of Paul appearing in the arena for his next fight. In the video, we can see the Ohio-based boxer in a black Ski Mask and also sporting a chain with his nickname on it. However, the fans were not too kind to the 6-0 boxer as they ripped into him for wearing this outlandish costume.

Fans slam Jake Paul for wearing a ski-mask ahead of Tommy Fury fight

A user named Huey Newton called out Paul for appropriating another community’s culture.

Another user named Melly claimed that the undefeated boxer was copying Mayweather with this outfit.

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A fan claimed that this card was not living up to its hype so far.

A fan even went as far as stating that Fury won’t show up to fight after seeing Paul in this outfit.

Moreover, one fan even called Paul an ‘idiot’ for wearing such an outfit.

Lastly, a fan brutally trolled ‘The Problem Child’ and wanted to know where his attitude came from. Moreover, he wished for Fury to win the fight.

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The fans were certainly not holding back in trolling Paul for wearing this outfit ahead of such an important fight. However, this won’t matter much if he is able to beat Fury and prove to the world that he belongs in the sport. This won’t be an easy task for Paul but it is something he is capable of and will be hungry to prove all of his doubters wrong.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.
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Arijit Saha