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YouTube sensation Jake Paul has been under heavy fire from fans following his victory over former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. The fight was criticized by fans who claimed to have proof that the fight was indeed pre-determined with particular reference to the way Silva landed after getting caught.

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However, former UFC fighter and renowned podcaster Brendan Schaub defended ‘The Problem Child’ and addressed these accusations. In an episode of the ‘Thicc Boy’ podcast, Schaub roped in 7-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady and 4-time NBA champion LeBron James and compared them to Paul.

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He stated that people could not fathom how Paul was able to beat Silva and that he was suffering from the problem of being too good, like Brady and James. He then added that this was the reason why many fans try to find ways to discredit Paul’s accomplishments.

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It’s a good show it was so good you think somebody else is writing it. Hell yeah dude, this is great this is fantastic so with Jake same thing. Exact same thing, same thing with Tom Brady right dude he is 44.”

“There’s no way he’s that good yeah he’s on steroids right? We want to cut the legs from other people because we could never comprehend that somebody could achieve these accomplishments. Oh my God, Tom Brady he’s on so much sh*t, LeBron did so much sh*t.” said Schaub.

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The former UFC fighter seems to side with Paul on this as he was quick to defend him against accusations and even compared him to two of the greatest athletes in the United States.

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Jake Paul called out Nate Diaz after his victory over Anderson Silva

It has been speculated that Paul might face former UFC superstar Nate Diaz in a boxing match. Moreover, The Problem Child was quick to call out the Stockton native in the post-fight interview. “Nate Diaz, stop being a b—- and fight me,” Paul said.

Now that Diaz is a free agent, a bout between the two could be a possibility.

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Moreover, Diaz even got into an altercation with one of Paul’s team members before the fight, where he slapped the member. This adds a personal beef between the two that could culminate in a match in the future.

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What did you think of Schaub defending Paul? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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