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Internet personality Jake Paul set to face former UFC star Ben Askren in next boxing bout – Wide World of Sports
Names next opponent after demolishing former slam dunk champ
Internet personality turned pro boxer Jake Paul will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in his next fight, taking a step up from his last clash against former NBA star Nate Robinson.
Paul and Askren will face off in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17, Triller co-founder Ryan Kavanaugh told ESPN.
The fight will be contested with 10-ounce gloves and will mark the first pro boxing match of Askren’s career.
Paul is taking a step up for this bout. (Getty)
Paul, 24, made his boxing debut in January…
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