Jake Paul will look to take his pro boxing record to 3-0 when he faces 0-0 Ben Askren (19-2 1NC in MMA) on April 17. Paul, who beat former NBA player Nate Robinson in his last fight, comes to combat sports from the world of YouTube, where he has amassed a huge—and highly profitable—following.
Though he is viewed as a joke in most fighting circles, there is someone with legitimate credentials who thinks Paul is a worthy addition to the sport of boxing.
Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Hasim Rahman Jr., son of former world heavyweight champ Hasim Rahman, has sparred with Paul and is now singing his praises.