Jake Paul surpassed Ben Askren ’s expectations. Former Bellator and ONE Championship title holder Askren jumped into the boxing ring with Paul in April 2021, but was quickly knocked out in Round 1. The YouTube star went on to defeat former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley twice – once by knockout , which took Askren by surprise. “No, I thought Tyron was going to beat him up,” Askren told MMA Junkie Radio. Paul continues to take a jump up in competition as he meets ex-UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva, who has impressed in his two recent wins in the ring over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Tito Ortiz.
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Ben Askren admits he thought Tyron Woodley was going to beat up Jake Paul – MMA Junkie