Jake Paul is looking to add another quick knockout to his resume when he takes on his most ‘serious opponent’ to date in Ben Askren on April 17.
Paul has respect for Askren’s accomplishments in the world of MMA and collegiate wrestling but doesn’t think those skills will translate to the boxing ring, predicting a first-round KO against the former ONE FC and Bellator welterweight champion.
“I’m expecting a quick knockout,” Paul told MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn in a recent interview. “I don’t see him making it out of the first round. I know he’s tough.