Jake Paul, the controversial YouTuber turned professional boxer, keeps shocking the boxing world! At just 28 years old, he secured his 12th win in 13 professional fights by unanimously defeating the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., a former WBC middleweight champion. Yes, you read that right — 39-year-old ring veteran Chavez Jr. couldn’t seriously threaten Paul during ten rounds of dominance. Judges scored the fight 99-91 for Paul, marking his sixth consecutive win. Previously, in November, he even defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson! Paul’s only career loss came against Tommy Fury, Tyson Fury’s half-brother, in February last year.
But it’s not all about wins and losses. After the fight, while the crowd mostly booed, Paul surprised everyone with an emotional plea to help Ben Askren, an MMA veteran fighting for his life due to severe pneumonia and the need for a lung transplant. “Pray for Ben Askren and his family. We all need to support him. Let everyone donate what they can,” Paul said, cutting through the boos and sparking a wave of support. Askren was urgently hospitalized in early June, and his wife regularly updates the public on his condition. The MMA community, including UFC president Dana White, has called on fans to help raise funds for his life-saving battle.
The cost of a lung transplant in the US can reach a staggering $1.5 million, a massive burden for family and friends. Jake Paul showed that behind the boxing gloves can be a big heart, donating money to this humanitarian cause. This isn’t just a sports story; it’s about humanity in the world of combat sports.
If you thought Jake Paul was just another internet sensation playing at boxing, think again. His fight with Chavez Jr. and his gesture of support for Ben Askren show this young man is ready to help outside the ring too. What about you? Would you chip in for someone in need? Or just comment from the sidelines? Come on, join the chat — maybe your word or joke will brighten someone’s day!
