Jake Paul to box Ben Askren on April 17

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YouTuber Jake Paul s return to the ring has been announced. Popular YouTuber Jake Paul, who knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson in his second pro fight last November, is returning to the boxing ring. And he ll a former UFC fighter in Ben Askren when he does.

News of this match-up was broken by ESPN s Ariel Helwani, via twitter.

Jake Paul will fight Ben Askren in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17, per Triller founder Ryan Kavanaugh. The fight will serve as the main event of the next Triller Fight Club card. Location TBD.Done deal. Ariel Helwani arielhelwani January 26, 2021

Jake Paul will fight Ben Askren in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17, per Triller founder Ryan Kavanaugh. The fight will serve as the main event of the next Triller Fight Club card. Location TBD. Done deal.

More to follow.

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