Chael Sonnen is a UFC legend and owner of a popular YouTube channel. In addition, in his recent video, he is discussing the recent events surrounding Jake Paul and his WBA belt.

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In the video, Sonnen compares Paul’s decision to give back his ceremonial WBA Championship during a recent event to the infamous Elon Musk Cybertruck mirror break fiasco.

Paul has always been at the receiving end of the debate about the role of internet personalities in the world of professional sports.

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It is important to note that Jake Paul wants to be a part of the boxing community for a long. However, he had faced rejection from authorities in the past. So, when he was given the ceremonial WBA Championship belt by Bernard Hopkins, it came as a surprise to many.

Jake Paul returns his ceremonial WBA Championship belt

The Problem Child‘ was invited to the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) 100th convention. Moreover, he was even graciously welcomed with a warm introduction and was given the ceremonial WBA Championship.

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The UFC legend shares his take on the event through his recent YouTube video. He said, “Paul said I haven’t heard this yet, this isn’t my belt. Thank you. I’ve been wanting to be welcomed into this community.

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You’re now making me feel welcome, thank you for acknowledging me. But please take the belt and hold on to it until I earn it.” He further added

Sonnen compares Paul returning belt to Musk’s Cybertruck fiasco

According to Sonnen, both Paul and Musk were attempting to prove a point and showcase their respective products. However, they ended up causing more harm than good.

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In Paul’s case, some might say that by giving back his belt, he is essentially admitting that he does not deserve it and that his victories were not within the bounds of the WBA.

He said, “You could tell that this was very organic. You guys remember when Elon Musk goes on stage. And he’s going to show us that his window is shatterproof.

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So he hits it he. Hits it with the weight and it shatters. And Elon’s just kind of looking around and even said that wasn’t supposed to happen. Like you could just tell when you have these organic moments.” He further added.

Overall, Chael Sonnen’s video on Jake Paul and the WBA belt has generated a lot of discussions. Moreover, debate among fans has highlighted the complex issues surrounding internet celebrities entering the world of professional sports.

Whether you agree with Sonnen’s analysis or not, it is clear that this is a topic that will continue to be debated in the days and weeks to come.

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene. He is a die-hard Manchester United supporter for over a decade. Himakshu loves to play soccer with his friends a few times a week and indulges in MMA training daily to stay fit. This has helped him gain the perspective of a participant in the sports world. He is a huge fan of the first UFC two-division champion 'The Notorious' Connor McGregor and Jon Jones. He respects and looks up to MMA athletes, as he believes the world of MMA is teeming with disciplinarians and athletes who devote their lives to achieving a god-like physique to compete at the highest level. Apart from sports, he loves to travel and cook. He likes to explore different cuisines on the road and creates his own version of the recipes.

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