Boxing News - How to Watch Askren Vs Paul on April 17
When it comes to boxing news, there's a lot to keep track of. If you're a fan of the sport, you'll be able to keep up with everything that's going on. You'll also be able to see what the best fighters in the world are up to. That includes Oscar De La Hoya, Charli XCX, Snoop Dogg and Dixie D'Amelio.
Snoop Dogg
Earlier this week, Snoop Dogg took the opportunity to show his support for YouTube star Jake Paul in an event hosted by Triller Fight Club. The YouTuber's upcoming fight against former UFC fighter Ben Askren, which is scheduled for April 17, has created a lot of buzz in the combat sports world.
In fact, Snoop has been a longtime boxing fan. He's even said he made a large bet on Jake Paul's upcoming fight. After winning, he went on to declare that he "loves" the Paul brothers.
As of this writing, White has yet to respond to Snoop's challenge. However, it's hard to imagine the MMA boss ignoring a $2 million prize.
Aside from his own performances, Snoop also served as the host for the event. It's also worth noting that he announced a few bouts on the Triller Fight Club card.
Several of the YouTube star's opponents have called out Paul in the past. Some of these include former NBA player Glen "Big Baby" Davis. Another ring announcer is Ray Flores.
Among the notable ones was Snoop's performance, which drew plenty of interest. Among the wacky gimmicks is that he has been tasked to perform at Triller's first boxing event. This will be the first of its kind. During the event, Snoop performed a number of songs, including the church hymn 'Four score and fifteen years ago'.
Considering the YouTuber has already won three professional boxing bouts by TKO, it's surprising that he hasn't won a welterweight title yet. But he may have a legitimate shot at doing the unimaginable.
One thing is for certain, Snoop isn't going to stop dipping into the world of combat sports. With this fight on the line, he's looking to build some momentum in the right direction.
Charli
In the past few months, the betting odds on the fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and former UFC fighter Ben Askren have jumped dramatically. It looks like it's time for the two to meet in the ring for the first time.
The event, scheduled for Saturday night in Atlanta, Georgia, will be the main event of a jam-packed card. It's also expected to feature a number of other music acts, including Major Lazer, Justin Bieber, Too $hort, and Doja Cat.
Fans are hoping that the two will finally meet in the ring after months of hype. But, this might not be the case. Although the pair have met in the past, Askren hasn't fought a boxer yet.
Aside from the fight, the event will also include celebrity commentary and a number of music acts. Moreover, a celebrity boxing match will take place. This will be the YouTube star's third professional bout.
The match will be aired on FITE TV in the United States and Canada. Moreover, Triller has confirmed three other fights on the card.
In the ring, Ben Askren will be facing a much stronger opponent than he was when he was a pro fighter. Jake Paul, on the other hand, has been training with Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis. He's 2-0 against less experienced opposition. His last boxing match weighed in at 189 pounds.
On the broadcast, Askren and Paul will be joined by a wide variety of commentators and sports experts. The broadcast team includes SNL star Pete Davidson, Mike Coppinger, and Ray Flores. They will also be joined by celebrity supermodel Taylor Hill, boxing analyst Al Bernstein, and renowned American TV host Mario Lopez.
Dixie D'Amelio
YouTube star Jake Paul is set to take on former MMA champion Ben Askren in a celebrity boxing match. The fight is expected to be one of the most popular and watched in the history of the sport.
The match will be a pay-per-view event. It will be broadcast on Triller Fight Club and will be available to watch live on FITE TV in the U.S. and Canada.
The event will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. A full fight card will be aired, along with musical performances. Besides the fight, Justin Bieber, Too $hort, Ice Cube, and the Black Keys will also perform.
Snoop Dogg, Mario Lopez, and Pete Davidson will be the commentators for the event. They will join Ray Flores, Al Bernstein, and Mike Coppinger.
Aside from the main fight, there are three undercard matches. All of these are expected to be highly popular.
There were mixed reactions to Dixie and Charli D'Amelio's presence at the event. Some people were disappointed that they were invited to the event, while others were defended and praised them.
The sisters have been famous on TikTok. Dixie has received criticism for her appearance, and many people were confused by her presence at the event. However, Dixie has stayed positive and is taking the situation in stride. She has shared videos from backstage at the fight on a secret TikTok account.
As of 1:35 AM ET, "Dixie" was still trending on social media. During the fight, Snoop was calling the action.
One of the funniest things he said was a joke about YouTube star Charli D'Amelio. He made reference to a million-dollar bet with Snoop Dogg.
Oscar De La Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya has decided to return to the boxing ring after a 13-year hiatus. Oscar de la Hoya, who was a UFC heavyweight champion, announced he would be back in the ring on July 3 for a bout on Triller Fight Club.
The event attracted a lot of attention on social media. A big part of that was due to Snoop Dogg, who brought out Oscar De La Hoya as a special guest. During the pay-per-view event, people smoked with Snoop and others. Some scantily-clad women danced during musical acts.
In addition to Triller, De La Hoya is the promoter for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren pay-per-view. He also commented on the undercard.
While on the broadcast, De La Hoya was spotted slurring his words. Despite this, the former fighter still offered some words of encouragement to Paul.
As the former heavyweight champion, Oscar De La Hoya is a legend in the world of boxing. Even though he has been out of the game for so long, he has managed to come back with a bang.
De La Hoya is making his boxing comeback on July 3. His team will be commentating on the undercard. It was a surprise appearance. Throughout the evening, Oscar appeared to lose focus at times.
Oscar De La Hoya's comeback on Triller is a huge deal. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the potential opponent for the July 3 bout. But, Oscar has a different take on the situation.
He said he believes Paul is a good fighter. And he wants to see his talent in the ring. Ultimately, he sees his talent as a benefit to the industry.
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In the MMA community, Ben Askren is a big name. He retired in 2019 with a 19-2 record. But he's now making a late-career move into the cruiserweight division.
He's also made headlines for his recent arrest on charges of looting an Arizona mall. This isn't the first time he's been arrested. A couple years back, he was accused of doing the same thing in the Midwest.
As of right now, it's unclear what his future holds. Askren opened a wrestling school in Franklin in 2020. And he has some other schools in Wisconsin.
Ben Askren is an impressive feat of endurance. While he's never been known for his striking skills, he has fought his way to the top of the welterweight division.
It's hard to imagine him getting knocked out, but he's certainly had his share of fights. Paul is a natural, big kid. His next boxing match will likely be a pay-per-view event. The bigger question is what to expect from him.
It's not a bad idea to get a taste of what he's got in store. Considering the former UFC fighter has a decent MMA record, he's in a good position to show his stuff in the ring.
Although it wasn't exactly a fight, the YouTuber Jake Paul beat the former UFC champion Ben Askren by a score of 3-0. Askren weighed in at 191 pounds. At the weigh-in, he said he was in better shape than his opponent.
However, the real test will be whether or not Paul can take the best of him. Regardless of the outcome, Paul will be able to showcase his prowess as a boxer.
