Jake Paul vs Ben Askren LIVE RESULT: Problem Child destroys rival with KO in less than a MINUTE – latest reaction
JAKE PAUL has beaten Ben Askren with a stunning first-round KO.
The Problem Child lined up a jab followed by a haymaker that floored former UFC star Ben Askren in under a MINUTE.
After allowing Askren to get to his feet the referee called a halt to the fight.
Askren protested the stoppage despite replays showing him walking sideways after being knocked down.
Following the fight, Jake Paul broke down in tears and dedicated his victory to his late bodyguard, Shadow.
On the undercard, Regis Prograis was victorious against Ivan Redkach and Tyson Fury's former tormentor Steve Cunningham defeated Frank Mir.
Fight card results
- Jake Paul def. Ben Askren via first-round TKO (ref stoppage)
- Regis Prograis def. Ivan Redkach via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 59-54)
- Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
- Joe Fournier def. Reykon via second-round TKO (corner stoppage)
GOOD MORNING FIGHT FANS
Jake Paul has hailed his win over Ben Askren as ‘the craziest moment of my life’.
The YouTuber knocked out the MMA star in two minutes of their Triller pay-per-view headliner after a brutal one-two combination.
Speaking in his post-fight interview on Triller, he said: “I’ve been in training camp every day, I deserved that s**t.
“This is the craziest moment of my life. I told y’all I was going to do it in the first round, I told y’all I’m a real fighter.
“I don’t know how many times I’ve got to prove myself that this is for real.”
But Paul has been warned by legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach not to pursue a fight with Tommy Fury.
Roach, speaking via the BonusCodeBets.co.uk blog, said: “Jake has a good jab and he throws long punches.
“Jake is green. He is a product of good matchmaking.
“I think it’s a lot safer for Jake Paul if he sticks with exchanging words instead of punches with Tommy Fury.”
Meanwhile, Askren admitted ‘it’s f***ing embarrassing’ as he reflected on his first-round loss to Paul.
He said: “It’s probably deserved. I got knocked out by Jake Paul, it’s f***ing embarrassing.”
The former UFC star has also told Tyron Woodley to go and ‘whoop’ Paul after suffering a TKO defeat at the hands of the YouTuber.
The American said: “I would love Tyron to whoop him up.
“Tyron wants to fight Oscar De La Hoya but I would love Tyron to fight Jake Paul.
“He’s a significantly better boxer than I am so that would be my guy.”
MONEY BAGS
Jake Paul revealed his KO of Ben Askren sold 1.3million pay-per-views on Saturday night.
And the YouTube star says the bout generated a mega £47million just in PPV buys.
FURY ROAD
Jake Paul has been warned by legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach not to pursue a fight with Tommy Fury.
Roach, speaking via the BonusCodeBets.co.uk blog, said: “Jake has a good jab and he throws long punches.
“Jake is green. He is a product of good matchmaking.
“I think it’s a lot safer for Jake Paul if he sticks with exchanging words instead of punches with Tommy Fury.”
WOOD YOU?
Ben Askren has told Tyron Woodley to go and 'whoop' Jake Paul after suffering a TKO defeat at the hands of the YouTuber.
The American said: "I would love Tyron to whoop him up.
"Tyron wants to fight Oscar De La Hoya but I would love Tyron to fight Jake Paul.
"He's a significantly better boxer than I am so that would be my guy."
PAUL TO PLAY FOR
Jake Paul hails Ben Askren win as ‘the craziest moment of my life’.
Speaking in his post-fight interview on Triller, he said: “I’ve been in training camp every day, I deserved that s**t.
“This is the craziest moment of my life. I told y’all I was going to do it in the first round, I told y’all I’m a real fighter.
“I don’t know how many times I’ve got to prove myself that this is for real."
PAULING NO MORE PUNCHES
Brit businessman Joe Fournier called out Jake Paul after demolishing Colombian musician Reykon.
Fournier’s clash with Reykon kicked off the pay-per-view portion of the Paul vs Askren card in Atlanta, Georgia in the early hours of Sunday morning.
He said: “Everyone knows I’d love Jake Paul next. I love what Triller are doing here. I want to be part of every Fight Club.
“They’re really disrupting the industry. Thank you, Triller. I appreciate you for having me on.”
WHITE NOISE
Jake Paul has taunted Dana White after the UFC boss claimed he'd bet a $1million on a Ben Askren win.
TOUGH ASK
Ben Askren admitted 'it's f***ing embarrassing' as he reflected on his first-round loss to YouTuber Jake Paul.
He said: "It's probably deserved. I got knocked out by Jake Paul, it's f***ing embarrassing."
2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
Tommy Fury has thrown his hat in the ring to face Jake Paul.
Taking to Twitter, the brother of WBC king Tyson, stated his intentions to fight the Problem Child.
He tweeted: “I’m ready to give the people what they want. @jakepaul.”
PAUL TO PLAY FOR
Jake Paul has returned to Twitter to fire another shot at Nate Diaz.
FIGHTING TALK
UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn has become the latest star to chase a fight with Jake Paul following his win over Ben Askren.
PAUL TO PLAY FOR
Jake Paul improved to three knockouts in as many fights by dispatching of Ben Askren in one round.
The YouTuber knocked out the MMA star in two minutes of their Triller pay-per-view headliner after a brutal one-two combination.
Much of the conversation online turned to who the social media sensation could face next.
SunSport lists five potential opponents for Paul HERE.
WEATHER THE STORM
Logan Paul used brother Jake's knockout to goad rival Floyd Mayweather.
'A LOT SAFER'
Jake Paul has been warned by legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach not to pursue a fight with Tommy Fury.
Roach, speaking via the BonusCodeBets.co.uk blog, said: "Jake has a good jab and he throws long punches.
";Jake is green. He is a product of good matchmaking.
"I think it's a lot safer for Jake Paul if he sticks with exchanging words instead of punches with Tommy Fury."
DIET PLAN
Jake Paul was cutting no corners with his diet ahead of his bout against Ben Askren.
PAUL NO PUNCHES
EXCLUSIVE - Jake Paul has committed himself to boxing so much his former Los Angeles mansion was turned into a gym.
The life of a multimillionaire social media sensation afforded Paul the luxury of turning his home into a boxing gym, before he moved to Miami in December.
The 24-year-old had a ring in his LIVING ROOM as well as outdoors in his back garden.
He also had a room attached to his home full of boxing bags, running machines and weight equipment.
The ring is fitted next to his LA mansion 
Paul sparring in the ring in his living room 'OUT OF HIS MIND'
Jake Paul is adamant Floyd Mayweather has 'lost his mind' after the legendary boxer challenged him to an exhibition fight.
Back in February, the former four-division world champion revealed his intention to face the YouTuber and his friend turned enemy 50 Cent.
Mayweather's call-outs of the pair baffled fight fans, who were supposed to see the boxing great take on Paul's older brother, Logan, later this month.
Paul was equally as stunned, telling TMZ: "This guy is out of his mind! He just calls me out, out of nowhere -- same with 50 Cent!
"I mean, he hasn't even fought my brother yet. It just seems like he's losing his marbles … like what the f*** is this guy doing?!"
DOGG ROUNDS
Snoop Dogg said ‘Dana White, where’s my money at?’ after Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren – as the rapper won his $2million bet.
YouTuber Paul closed the show with a dramatic right hand in the first round against Askren, who retired from the UFC in 2019.
Beforehand, UFC president White told Mike Tyson he would be willing to bet $1m the social media star lost.
Paul, 24, and rap royalty Snoop Dogg, 49, asked to up the wager to $2m – though their call was never asked.
But it still did not stop the West Coast star from calling out the UFC boss and campaigning for his proposed winnings.
Snoop Dogg said: “Dana White, where’s my money at?”
PAUL OVER
Jake Paul made short work of Ben Askren with this stunning knockout.
The YouTuber stopped Askren in round one of their Triller pay-per-view headliner.
Paul landed a simple one-two over the top and left the retired UFC fighter unable to continue in the eyes of the referee.
And a video shot ringside showed the brutality of Paul's finish as Askren was left face-flat on the canvas.
Jake's brother and fellow YouTuber also filmed the big moment with a veiled warning to Floyd Mayweather, who he is supposed to be fighting in an exhibition later this year.
2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
Tommy Fury has thrown his hat in the ring to face Jake Paul.
Taking to Twitter, the brother of WBC king Tyson, stated his intentions to fight the Problem Child.
He tweeted: "I’m ready to give the people what they want. @jakepaul."
PAULING NO MORE PUNCHES
Brit businessman Joe Fournier called out Jake Paul after demolishing Colombian musician Reykon.
Fournier's clash with Reykon kicked off the pay-per-view portion of the Paul vs Askren card in Atlanta, Georgia in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The bout went as many expected, with the now 9-0 Fournier stopping the 0-1 artist in the second round following two brual knockdowns.
And in his post-fight interview, Fournier, 38, reiterated his desire to throw down with the A-side of Triller Fight Club's second event.
He said: "Everyone knows I'd love Jake Paul next. I love what Triller are doing here. I want to be part of every Fight Club.
"They're really disrupting the industry. Thank you, Triller. I appreciate you for having me on."
Joe Fournier called out Jake Paul after beating Reykon
CORM ON BEN
Daniel Cormier hs stated Ben Askren was 'laughing all the way to the back' after being knocked out by Jake Paul.
The retired UFC welterweight was stopped in two minutes following a simple one-two combination.
Askren was captured afterwards smiling as he made his way out of the arena with his wife Amy.
They married in 2010 and have three children together - daughters Alex and Andy and son Ozzie.
Cormier, 41, tweeted: "Wait a minute, did Askren get us all?
"Like this is some magician stuff he wasn’t laughing on his way to the back was he? Cmon Ben lol @Benaskren."
Askren was guaranteed a £360,000 purse but bonuses after the pay-per-view sales means he can expect to clear £1million.
PAUL THE OTHER ONE
It was another explosive night inside the ring for Jake Paul.
DILL BREAKER
Dillon Danis called out Jake Paul and vowed to ‘put this c*** out cold’ after the YouTuber knocked out Ben Askren.
Paul moved to 3-0 in his professional boxing career after the first-round finish over Askren.
And already he was challenged by 2-0 Bellator welterweight Danis, a sparring partner and gym-mate of Conor McGregor.
He tweeted: “It’s on 100% send me the contract let’s do this i’m gonna put this c*** out cold.”
Paul, 24, initially offered Danis, 27, the opportunity to fight him earlier in the year.
But the jujitsu black belt was unable to accept amid a knee injury which needed surgery.
Seemingly fit and recovered, Danis shared a private Instagram message he sent to Paul, calling the social media star out.
He wrote: “let’s do this c*** send me the contract.”
ON THE PAUL
Jake Paul improved to three knockouts in as many fights by dispatching of Ben Askren in one round.
The YouTuber knocked out Askren in two minutes of their Triller pay-per-view headliner after a brutal one-two combination.
Paul added to his wins against online rival 'AnEsonGib' and retired NBA star Nate Robinson.
Much of the conversation online turned to who the social media sensation could face next.
Here, SunSport lists five potential opponents for Paul.
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