Ben Askren admits Jake Paul bout is a "circus" in final pre-fight message

Jake Paul has revealed his ambition of becoming the 'biggest pay-per-view star' in history as he aimed digs at Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor for a lack of earnings in their early careers.Paul came out on top versus Ben Askren on April 17, with a first-round knockout extending his unbeaten professional record to 3-0.The controversial 24-year-old claimed that this fight generated £54m in PPV sales as he continues to capture the attention of many.As Paul begins to eye up his next contest, McGregor and Mayweather are two names that have been suggested as potential opponents.Taking on two of the biggest sporting names would represent no easy task, but the American was quick to point his superior position in comparison to the pair when

Jake Paul is a wanted man.The controversial American won his third bout on Saturday, after knocking out former MMA star Ben Askren in the first round.It is believed Paul took home more than $690K for his short night’s work, as he continues to divide opinion in the sport.But for all the criticism of the 24-year-old, there is no doubt he is a big draw.The Triller Fight Club show is believed to have brought in around 1.5m PPV buys, running Conor McGregor’s most recent UFC clash very close. With that in mind, a number of people have since called out the outspoken Paul.

is knocking out. The multimillion-dollar California mansion that the controversial YouTube star bought in 2017 when he was just 20 years old has been sold for $6.15 million.Paul, now 24, spent the height of his career living in the home where he launched and hosted Team 10, described as a “unique incubator for aspiring social influencers.”Made up of eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, the Calabasas property sold for $775,000 less than what he paid for it in 2017. Factor in taxes, hefty real-estate-agent fees, renovations and four years of upkeep, and the total loss amount likely swells deep into seven-figure territory.But it doesn’t look like Paul is sweating it much.

Jake Paul pranked lightweight boxing prospect Ryan Garcia last year by pretending to need hospital treatment after taking a left hook to the body in a sparring session.Garcia, who stopped 2012 Olympic Gold medalist Luke Campbell with a similar shot back in January, has grown close with the YouTuber in recent years as Jake himself stepped into the ring.However, during a session in June of last year, it was Garcia who would unwittingly step into the world of Paul in being part of a set-up similar to Jake’s YouTube days.After clutching his stomach following a free punch, Paul put his head into the wall and pretended to be in pain, before a follow up snap showed him on a stretcher being taken into an ambulance.He then said: ”Yo, paramedic,

UFC president Dana White has joked that he needs to send out another legal letter to stop Jake Paul from targeting his stars after he called out former light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.The YouTube sensation earned technical knock-out victory over Ben Askren at the weekend in a highly-publicised bout, and he could now take on Tommy Fury or even Conor McGregor.However, the younger brother of Logan Paul also called out UFC favourite DC, with Cormier suggesting he should take on former Welterweight champ Tyron Woodley.White, who had backed Askren to taste victory despite their turbulent relationship in the past, has now questioned why Paul hasn’t yet boxed any actual boxers.When asked about Paul’s links to Daniel

Jake Paul has called out former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier for his next boxing bout.Paul made it three wins from three in the ring as he stopped Ben Askren at the weekend, and is now looking for his next opponent.He has already called out UFC greats Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier while also claiming a fight with Conor McGregor fight is close.Cormier had criticised the way Paul and his friend, fellow boxer J'Leon Love, had been speaking to another UFC star in Tyron Woodley.Cormier had posted on social media: “I mean the way this dude talked to T-wood makes my skin crawl. All these kids are going to get taught a lesson I swear.“And I can’t wait for it, @JLeonLove you can’t fight.

Addison Rae didn’t leave fans guessing as to whether or not she’s dating 23-year-old rapper Jack Harlow. The 20-year-old TikTok star took to Twitter on April 19, where she clarified her relationship status with one simple message: “I’m single.” So, the dating speculation is purely just that — speculation.

Jake Paul and Ben Askren’s fight earned £45m, meaning they are taking home some huge bonuses. The YouTuber made it three wins from three professional boxing fights as he knocked out Ben Askren in the first round.

Paul appeared to accept Fury's challenge after knocking out Ben Askren within 60 seconds to land his third professional win.But he attached a pretty condition to his acceptance - saying he'll meet his rival in the ring if older brother Tyson Fury agrees to fight Michael Hunter on the same card.Hunter is set to fight Filip Hrgovic for the right to become the mandatory IBF challenger.The IBF belt is of course held by Anthony Joshua - who is due to face Tyson Fury twice this year in two huge all-British heavyweight unification fights.That would rule out a clash between Tyson and Hunter until 2022 at the earliest - meaning Paul won't be fighting Tommy Fury any time soon if he sticks to his own conditions.Tommy Fury's 5-0 pro record has raised

Boxer and popular YouTube star Jake Paul was filmed attempting to encourage Tommy Fury to get into the ring with him for a boxing match, and he used the former Love Island star’s girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague to do it.Teasing that the blonde beauty and social media influencer had once "slid into his DMs", Jake laughed as he was convinced the reference would be enough to rile Tommy up to fight, during an interview with ES News. Claiming Molly-Mae had contacted him before she went on ITV2’s sun-soaked reality show, where she met Tommy, Jake’s flippant comment didn’t contain any details about the alleged exchange.

Jake Paul's demand that Tyson Fury is part of any fight with his brother Tommy will be rejected - but perhaps not forever.

Love Island star and the YouTuber have conditionally agreed to go head-to-head in the ring - providing their brother's Tyson and Michael Hunter also fight on the same night.The 21-year-old reality star suggested the bout, and the fighting talk has started already, as Jake dragged Molly-Mae into their rivalry.Fans would normally expect boxers, who are about to come up against each other, to throw out some nasty jibes in a bid to rile their opponent.Although, Jake may have over crossed the line on this occasion.After hearing Tommy's calls to fight, Jake spoke with ES News to lay down his terms and conditions - also landing the shock admission that Molly-Mae had messaged him before entering the Spanish villa.He said: "I'm going to plant the

Jake Paul has hit back at claims his fight with Ben Askren was scripted, joking anyone who believes the fight was 'rigged' is "tweeting off their mom's WiFi".Paul and Askren went head-to-head in the ring on Saturday night, with the YouTuber extending his unbeaten boxing record to 3-0 with a first-round TKO success.The American star put his opponent down in the opening two minutes of the contest, leading the referee to bring an early conclusion to the pay-per-view bout.

Jake Paul is doing his best to wind Tommy Fury up by claiming his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague once slid into his DMs.

Jake Paul is on the hunt for his next opponent after knocking out Ben Askren in the first round - and has had no shortage of offers.

Jake Paul has called out Dana White after the UFC president said he would bet a million dollars on the YouTuber losing to Ben Askren.

Jake Paul wasted little time in claiming to have swollen his bank account by another few million.

Jake Paul has hit back at fans who have claimed his knockout win over former UFC fighter Ben Askren was "rigged".

Jake Paul believes a fight with Conor McGregor is now more likely following his KO win over Ben Askren.

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Doja Cat, 25, made quite the lasting impression on the night of Apr. 17 when she performed for the enthusiastic crowd at the boxing match between Jake Paul, 24, and former MMA fighter Ben Askren, 36, while wearing sexy eye-catching outfits. The rapper showed off a black leather bikini with a criss cross section across her midriff as well as a red leopard bikini with a similar style and black fishnets underneath the bottoms as she wowed in the spotlight at the Mercedes Benz stadium in Atlanta, GA. She also wore black ankle boots and had her dark chin-length hair down.