How much did Ben Askren weigh in Jake Paul fight?

Internet superstar Jake Paul weighed in at 191.5 pounds whereas MMA veteran and former UFC fighter Ben Askren weighed in at 190 pounds. The Paul vs. Askren matchup is scheduled to take place in the cruiserweight division. The cruiserweight category in professional boxing goes from above 175 pounds to 200 pounds.

How is Ben Askren in the UFC?

Askren went on to sign with ONE Championship where he continued his unbeaten run as its welterweight champion through November 2017. He finally officially joined the UFC in late 2018 after ONE traded him away for Demetrious Johnson.

How much did Ben Askren get paid?

The salaries for both Jake Paul and Ben Askren ahead of their upcoming boxing match were released Friday. According to MMA Fighting, Paul will make $690,000 for the fight, while Askren will earn $500,000.

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Was Jake Paul vs Askren fixed?

Despite various claims across the internet, Ben Askren has come out and said that his defeat to Jake Paul was NOT fixed. The former welterweight UFC star was knocked out in the first round by YouTube superstar Jake Paul, who improves his professional boxing record to 3-0.

How much did Ben Askren weigh in Jake Paul fight?