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Jake Paul fight: MMA champion Ben Askren apologises to world for knockout loss to YouTuber
MMA champion Ben Askren has apologised to the world after suffering a first-round knockout in his highly anticipated bout with 24-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul.
Key points:
- Paul sent the 36-year-old Olympic wrestler to the canvas about halfway into the first round
- The YouTuber, who appears to have embraced his role as a social media villain, was ecstatic with the win
- Paul’s antics in the lead-up to the fight saw many in the combat sports world gunning for an Askren win
Paul, in only his third professional fight, sent the 36-year-old Olympic wrestler to the canvas about halfway into the first round of the eight-round match.
“Sorry world,” Askren said on Twitter after the loss.
Paul, who appears to have embraced his role as a social media…
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