Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: Fight prediction, odds, card, expert picks, preview for boxing showdown
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The pair are set to headline a four-fight card in Atlanta with tons of musical performances
Combat sports' long history of circus sideshow fights has received a modern wrinkle in recent years, with social media influencers leading a new wave of "outsiders" stepping into the fight game. That continues on Saturday night when YouTube star Jake Paul steps into the boxing ring for the third time as a professional to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (9 p.m. ET, pay-per-view). Jake Paul -180 Ben Askren +155 Cruiserweight Regis Prograis -4500 Ivan Redkach +1600 Light welterweight Steve Cunningham -1000 Frank Mir +650 Heavyweight Joe Fournier Reykon Light heavyweight Junior Younan Jeyson Minda Super middleweight Lorenzo Simpson Francisco Torres Middleweight Quinton Randall William Jackson Welterweight The bout headlines a card loaded with oddities, including a former boxer-turned nightclub mogul vs. a musician and another boxer vs. UFC showdown. Fight week has taken some ugly turns, with Paul accused of sexual assault by a TikTok influencer, as well as his own claims that he is now showing early signs of brain trauma.
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