Ahead of his boxing bout against YouTube sensation Jack Paul, former UFC welterweight Ben Askren has taken to his social media to show off some last-minute fight preparations.
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The pair’s intriguing boxing bout is scheduled to take place on Saturday night and is expected to draw in huge numbers of viewers.
In what will be a fascinating three-way crossover between MMA, boxing and YouTube, Askren, a former welterweight contender is set to test his combat skills against Paul – a hugely popular social media figure.
Ahead of the weekend’s fight, Askren has offered fans a brief glimpse into some last-minute pad work.
.@BenAskren rips the pads at open workouts ahead of his pro boxing debut vs. Jake Paul. What do you think?#TrillerFightClub | Full video: https://t.co/ejYsu8QoXV pic.twitter.com/GAiQUbBoHg
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) April 14, 2021
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