“Dana White’s $1 Million Blunder: Jake Paul Reminds UFC Boss of His Costly Bet!”
Jake Paul’s victory over Ben Askren continues to reverberate through the world of combat sports even three years later. The YouTuber turned boxer hasn’t missed a beat in reminding everyone, including UFC President Dana White, of his historic win and the subsequent fallout. As the anniversary of the fight approached, Paul took to social media to celebrate, but it wasn’t just Askren he had in his sights.
In a series of Instagram stories, Jake Paul wished Ben Askren a “Happy Anniversary” while simultaneously aiming a sharp jab at Dana White. Paul shared a video montage highlighting White’s dismissive comments leading up to the fight, where White famously declared he would bet $1 million on Askren to win. The video served as a reminder of the skepticism Paul faced from the MMA community and White’s vocal doubts about his boxing abilities.
Happy Anniversary Ben.”
He stated, “Let’s be honest, Jake Paul is not a f*cking boxer. This guy’s a f*cking YouTube kid. So the kid that he’s going to fight, he’s actually fought real guys. I hope you can bet on this thing… I’ll bet a million dollars that he loses this f*cking fight.”
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Even the captions made Dana White’s investment in Ben Askren’s win evident. “Dana White said he would bet $1M on Ben Askren and aligned Askren with legendary trainer @freddieroach,” read the post.
The President of the UFC said of Jake Paul, “This is the right guy with the right stick at the right time. And you know, this guy’s playing this thing perfectly. You know boxing in such a bad place, they’re doing a really good job in sucking in people to buy into this thing.”
White replied, “I can tell you this, I don’t owe Snoop $2 million. I never bet … let me make it clear right here to everybody. I have never made an illegal bet, ever.” He then went on to add, emphatically, “I did not make an illegal bet on Saturday night. I did not bet $2 million with Snoop or anybody.”
Despite the odds stacked against him, Jake Paul emerged victorious with a first-round TKO, silencing his critics and solidifying his place in the boxing world. The post on Paul’s Instagram not only celebrated his triumph but also called attention to White’s bold predictions, showcasing the irony of his defeat.
