ATLANTA – Jake Paul says that Ben Askren will not be able to get rid of any scam in the boxing match.
Not long after Triller Fight Club headline was announced earlier this year on Saturday, Askren told MMA Junkie that there are no clauses in his contract that would prevent him from using MMA tactics, such as an elimination or a slam. . However, in the days leading up to the competition, that changed.
Paul said the contracts were finalized for the eight-round match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and that there is a specific language that will severely penalize Askren.
“I don’t think the fight will last long enough for him to even think about taking me down,” Paul told MMA Junkie on Wednesday. “I just signed the fighting agreement a few days ago. He’ll lose his bag if he does that. … If he does such a thing, his purse is eliminated in the battle agreement. If he wants to lose all the money for the fight, then for sure, go ahead. I beat him in combat shoes. He’s going to be beaten in combat shoes, which I think is hilarious. ”
According to Askren, however, Paul ‘s statement is not true (via Twitter).
This is false https://t.co/G0RzMwb6qF
– Funky (@Benaskren) April 14, 2021
This is false
As for the fight, many experts believe that Askren’s best chance of winning will be to roughen up Paul by fighting and dirty boxing, trying to wear him down. Askren predicted a TKO in the seventh round, which aligns with the thought that a longer fight would serve him better.
Paul said he was well aware of Askren’s best path to victory, but had no intention of allowing it to happen.
“I don’t think Ben will be able to get close to me,” Paul said. “My remote control is 10 times better than his. And if he does, he’ll be trapped inside. One thing I really worked on in this camp is my inside fighting game. It may enter, but it will be broken. If he wants to hold me, he will only lose by points. ”
In preparation for Saturday’s fight, Paul dealt with personal matters. He issued a lengthy statement denying an allegation of sexual assault made by TikTok personality Justine Paradise. Prior to that, his longtime security chief, Shadow, died of a heart attack.
Paul said that he uses the latter situation as inspiration and wants to fulfill a prediction that was presented the day before his friend’s sudden passing.
“Knockout early for Shadow,” Paul said. “Shadow said it would be 2:28 in the first round and said he had a dream come true and told me he died the day before.”