Ben Askren is set to fight YouTuber Jake Paul in a boxing match on April 17th. The former UFC welterweight will make his first-ever appearance inside the squared ring. The 2-0 fighter, Jake Paul, will be looking to give the former Olympian wrestler a stern test in his boxing debut.
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‘The Problem Child’ is not one shy away from taunting fighters, especially his future opponent. But, he has a worthy adversary in that aspect, as ‘Funky‘ is not someone to mess with. The war of words has already started and Askren took to Twitter to post a hilarious meme to troll Jake and his brother Logan Paul.
As I mentioned earlier on @tmz_tv it was brought to my attention that both @jakepaul and @LoganPaul came to an @awawisconsin camp when they were younger!!! Bring your shirts to the fights boys and I will sign them for you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/n5uB0o83tD
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 27, 2021
The former Bellator and ONE FC champion Askren is one of the best trash talkers ever to grace the sport of MMA. His mic skills are not something to ignore. Jake Paul might have his own way of riling people up, but Askren knows his way around trolling. Even Logan Paul couldn’t escape his wrath this time.
Of course, Askren is a lifelong athlete. Apart from competing in reputed MMA organizations across the globe, he has spent time coaching young pupils of the game throughout his illustrious career. His UFC career might not have been as shiny as he would have expected, but with a 19-2 record and multiple world championships under his belt, he is certainly one of the most prominent superstars in the sport.
One might argue his UFC stint would have been different had he arrived at a younger age and without injuries. But, it is only a speculative matter.
Ben Askren will have the support of the whole MMA community
Jake Paul is not a very popular figure in the combat world, especially among MMA fans. His personal attacks on the sport’s biggest superstars did not go well with MMA fanatics.
Askren will have the support of every enthusiast to beat Jake Paul and derail the hype job. But striking is not something ‘Funky’ is blessed with, so, there’s a chance of him losing or even getting knocked out. That will only increase Paul’s confidence and add to Askren’s embarrassment.
What did you make of Ben Askren’s meme? Are fans in for an entertaining Twitter war?
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