Jake Paul to Fight UFC's Ben Askren.<br />Paul, a prominent YouTuber, <br />will go eight rounds toe-to-toe <br />with Askren on April 17.<br />Since his boxing debut in Jan. 2020, <br />this will be the first time Paul will <br />compete against a professional fighter.<br />I started boxing two years ago and I'm still going to knock his ass out faster than [Jorge] Masvidal. , Jake Paul, via statement.<br />These MMA guys think because they throw punches they know how to box, Jake Paul, via statement.<br />It will be the first pro boxing match for Askren, who retired from MMA fighting last year.<br />I know Jake Paul is enjoying pretending he is a fighter, Ben Askren, via statement.<br />I'm going to put his <br />dreams to an end, Ben Askren, via statement.<br />The location of the event <br />has not yet been finalized.<br />It will take place under the Triller Fight Club banner and air on pay-per-view platforms
