Mixed martials arts fighters Ben Askren and Mike Perry have expressed desire in fighting Youtuber Jake Paul following last night’s ‘Tyson vs. Jones Jr.’ occasion.
The 23-year-outdated, Paul (2-), returned to the squared circle yesterday night in Los Angeles for a bout with previous NBA star Nate Robinson.
Robinson (-1) was earning his boxing debut at the Staples Heart previous evening and sadly it showed. Paul was in a position fall the ex-NBA player on numerous situations prior to eventually putting him to rest with a major punch in Round 2.
The spotlight reel KO caught the awareness of lots of sports activities athletes, together with a myriad of recent and former NBA gamers.
Experienced basketball gamers had been not the only sports activities figures to react, as a lot of professional fighters all took to social media with their respective normally takes. Combined martial arts welterweights Ben Askren and Mike Perry had been among those fighters, and each males seemingly expressed curiosity in battling Jake Paul in the upcoming.
Who wouldn’t want to get paid to beat up a no expertise YOuTube star who no person likes 😂😂😂 https://t.co/QAm1o1Lf4Y
— Funky (@Benaskren) November 29, 2020
“Who wouldn’t want to get paid out to conquer up a no expertise YouTube star who nobody likes?” – Askren wrote on Twitter in response to a poster suggesting that he would fight Paul this summertime.
‘Funky’ was not the only mixed martial arts fighter to seemingly specific curiosity in combating the YouTube sensation. Current UFC welterweight Mike Perry also took to social media in which he confirmed fascination in a possible battle with Jake Paul.
I indicate if you want to be really serious I imagine it would be cool to fight @jakepaul , he did a superior task last night time and I could use a nap if he’s handing em out.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) November 30, 2020
“I necessarily mean if you want to be severe I think it would be amazing to struggle Jake Paul, he did a very good career previous evening and I could use a nap if he’s handing em’ out.” – Perry wrote.
Paul would definitely be smart to glance at Askren as a upcoming opponent in comparison to Perry, at minimum if the contest is set to choose position inside of of a boxing ring.
Mike Perry has fantastic placing expertise and devastating knockout ability, wherever as Ben Askren has generally been greatest recognised for his grappling capabilities.
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This write-up initial appeared on BJPENN.com November 29, 2020