The American TV personality also questioned Paul’s decision to call out Canelo Alvarez
Stephen A. Smith has called out Jake Paul in a viral video, claiming “he can’t get away with lying” following his knockout win against Tyron Woodley last weekend.
Paul defeated the former UFC star with a brutal sixth-round knockout victory to extend his unbeaten professional record to 5-0 after Woodley stepped in at the last minute to replace original opponent Tommy Fury, who pulled out of the fight due to illness and injury.
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But popular American TV personality Smith hasn’t been convinced by the former YouTuber’s displays in the ring and believes he should be facing more challenging opponents in a video posted to his social media.
In a clip taken from ESPN show, First Take he said: “Jake Paul can’t get away with lying anymore.
“He has been training with boxers and professional boxing trainers for more than four years, from my understanding.
“You knocked out a basketball player, you knocked out a guy in Ben Askren who was a UFC fighter. He was a wrestler.
“Tyron Woodley had the power to knock you out; sure, and he’s knocked people o …