Ben Askren publicly SLAMMED by Daniel Cormier for 'Smiling' after Jake Paul knockout

reaction of Ben Askren following his devastating loss to YouTuber Jake Paul has sparked conspiracy ories, with some even claiming that bout was fixed. Askren, who me his professional boxing debut on Saturday night, was stopped in first round as Paul caught him with a big right hand, grounding him on canvas. Despite suffering a heavy fall, Askren mand to get back to his feet, but referee called fight off, claiming that fighter was in condition to continue.

Jake Paul next fight: Jake Paul vs Ben Askren was fixed?

It was a highlight-reel finish for Paul, who took his undefeated pro-boxing streak to 3-0, with wins over fellow YouTuber AnEson Gib and former NBA player Nate Robinson previously. And while Ben Askren kckout looked real, many claim that bout was fixed as former UFC star was t at all bored with his humiliating loss. Inste, he was seen smiling as he walked to his locker room alongside his family and teammates.

Daniel Cormier on Ben Askren’s loss

Apart from many fans who slammed Askren for smiling after getting kcked out, former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier also took tice of same as he accused former Bellator champion of playing public. According to many, Askren's base pay for Jake Paul fight was $500,000, with more expected to come depending on PPV revenue, bonuses and or criteria. Few Twitter users even claim that Askren might have me around $5 million, after taking into account money he would have received from Paul’s team for losing bout.

UFC news: Ben Askren on his KO loss

At post-fight conference, Askren claimed that loss to Jake Paul did t affect him, ding he was fighting for fun. "I wasn't nervous at all, because at end of day, my life didn't change, one war or or. In MMA, I was always pursuing or defending a world title really, and today, I was doing a fun boxing match," Askren said.

UFC news: Jake Paul next fight

While Ben Askren anunced that he will go back to being retired, Jake Paul is looking for ar lucrative fight. According to reports, Paul again has his eyes set on megastar Cor McGregor, who he has shown interest in fighting numerous times in past. t just that, YouTuber believes that win over Askren has taken him a step closer to McGregor bout. However, possibility of Paul vs McGregor happening in near future is very slim as torious One is currently training for his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier, set for UFC 264 on July 10.

Jake Paul net worth and girlfriend

 Bizaardvark.actor Jake Paul has a subscriber base of 19.8 million on YouTube alone. YouTuber is significantly active on social media and enjoys a huge fandom. Also popularly kwn as leer of 'Team 10', Jake Paul net worth is estimated to be a whopping $19 million.

His net worth comprises his paychecks from working with Disney, selling his merchandise by majorly vertising m in his songs, brand promotions, and running a digital talent-manment ncy. Paul also me it to Forbes' Top 10 highest-paid YouTubers in 2017, wherein  Mo actor ranked seventh. However, his younger bror Logan Paul, who enjoys same amount of popularity ranked fourth in that list by Forbes.

Jake Paul girlfriend is rumoured to be Julia Rose currently, who is also kwn as 'World Series Flasher'.

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