The combat sports world has witnessed an influx of internet personalities, YouTube stars in particular, participating in white-collar and professional boxing matches over the past few years. One of the most prominent YouTube boxers is Jake Paul, who made waves in the fight game in 2020 with back-to-back knockout wins in both of his boxing bouts.
Despite being praised by many for his boxing skills, Jake Paul has also drawn the ire of the combat sports world as he’s hurled extremely personal insults at several top MMA fighters and their families. During an appearance on First We Feast: Hot Ones, Dustin Poirier chimed in with his views on YouTube boxers. Poirier stated:
Dustin Poirier insinuated that legitimate fighters, who’ve dedicated their lives to combat sports, deserve to be promoted more than YouTube boxers who tend to be part-time fighters.
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor and Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren will likely take place in 2021
Dustin Poirier is coming off one of the biggest wins of his MMA career, having defeated Conor McGregor via second-round TKO in their rematch that transpired at UFC 257 on January 23rd, 2021.
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor have expressed interest in fighting one another later this year, but their trilogy bout is yet to be officially booked.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul’s next fight has already been confirmed. Paul will be facing retired MMA star Ben Askren in a professional boxing match on April 17th, 2021.
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