Jake Paul vs Ben Askren Odds Indicate the Youtuber is the Sizable Favorite

By: Anas

Posted: March 12, 2021

Updated: March 12, 2021

Paul showed he has some good boxing talent in 2020
Askren has been an MMA star for many years but he never boxed

The Youtuber Jake Paul and the former mixed martial artist Ben Askren are set to clash in an exciting boxing fight in April. According to the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren odds, Paul is the favorite to win. However, the experience and the strong chin of Askren make him the smarter bet. As online sportsbook news sites in the United States reported, Jake Paul vs Ben Askren will be taking place on 17 April under the Thriller banner. Given the hype and anticipation around the fight that will be held in Atlanta, it is scheduled for a PPV. The two fighters are not traditional boxers. Thus, they will face off for only eight rounds. The popular Youtuber Paul who crossed to the boxing world is the favorite at Jake Paul vs Ben Askren odds. However, he is still learning and fought only twice as a pro against non-boxers. Yet the reason why he is the favorite is that many perceive the former MMA fighter, Ben Askren, as being poor in boxing.

Paul showed off a good boxing talent in his two fights

The 24-year-old social media influencer Jake Paul is coming off a knockout win over the former NBA star Nate Robinson. It was his second win of 2020. Previously he met with a fellow Youtuber Ali Eson Gib and stopped him in the first round. As for now, Paul holds a record of 2-0, with three-round experience of pro boxing. His third opponent Ben Askren is a much tougher test no doubt. But, Paul showed off some interesting boxing talent. What is more, he is training with UFC star Jorge Masdival, who knocked Askren out in five seconds in 2019. These factors add to Paul being the favorite at Jake Paul vs Ben Askren odds with a value of 1.40 at Betway Sportsbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQNLuZdu1Bk&ab_channel=CodyBonner

Askren spent all his career in combat sport

The former MMA star has massive experience in combat sport. He won welterweight titles with Bellator and ONE Championship before signing for UFC in 2019. He had three UFC bouts, losing two of them, then he had to hang up his gloves and undergo hip surgery. Besides, Askren had a very successful wrestling career with a long list of names among the best fighters in the world. The 36-year-old Askren did not try to get into boxing before, because he is not good at boxing. He is famous for closing the distance of his opponents then grabbing them and taking them to the floor to punish them. But he is not famous for boxing his fight around to wearing his opponents down or catching them with an explosive punch. His lack of punching makes him the underdog against Paul with 3.00 odds. However, he is a much smarter bet than Paul. Askren has a long experience in combat sports. He also has a strong chin and can survive many punches throughout the fight. Therefore, it will likely be more profitable to choose Askren the underdog over Paul.