Ex-UFC star Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by suffering a first-round knockout defeat against YouTuber Jake Paul
Askren suffered a first-round knockout loss to the 24-year-old YouTuber
Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by suffering a first-round knockout defeat against YouTube star Jake Paul.
As an experienced combat sports pro, ex-UFC star Askren was the bookies’ favourite going into the clash – despite having no boxing pedigree.
Askren’s grounding is in wrestling rather than boxing, but he was still expected to pick up the win over the relatively inexperienced YouTuber.
UFC president Dana White even bet $1 million on Askren picking up the win.
What transpired came as …