Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren is actually happening.
On Tuesday, it was announced that the YouTube star and former UFC welterweight contender will square off in a pay-per-view boxing match April 17 at a location and venue to be announced.
Paul will look to push his undefeated record to 3-0, while Askren, a former standout wrestler before becoming an MMA champion, will be making his professional boxing debut.
The matchup announcement got people talking on social media. Check below for the top Twitter reactions.
Jake Paul
Ben Askren
Dillon Danis
Artem Lobov
Chris Wade
Danny Segura
Isaac Vallie-Flagg
Kay Hansen
Kyle Nelson
Anthony Pettis
Kavos
Simon Samano
Nohelin Hernandez
David Rickels
Source- Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: Twitter reacts to boxing match announcement (usatoday.com)
