Jake Paul backs out of proposed wrestling match vs. Askren

YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul was reportedly preparing to square off against former UFC fighter Ben Askren in the wrestling ring, but it now appears the match won't happen.

Paul, who defeated Askren by first-round TKO in their boxing match Saturday, tweeted early Wednesday that he was backing out of a wrestling pay-per-view match between the two.

What I love about power is having the ability to put people on and choosing not to.

Ben and I were supposed to have a wrestling PPV match after their fight which would have easily generated millions of dollars

Im choosing not to do it anymore because he’s a fucking loser
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 21, 2021

Paul told MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn he proposed wrestling Askren before their boxing match.

"I told Ben though after this fight is over after I knock him out, I'll face him in a wrestling match," Paul said. "Folkstyle, let's run it because I think that would be just as entertaining.

"I have a wrestling background as well, which is why I am repping the ASICS Aggressors and why I'm going to beat him up in the wrestling shoes to sort of make a point, make fun of him at the same time. Jake Paul versus Ben Askren wrestling match will probably happen."

Paul's older brother, Logan Paul, made an appearance at WrestleMania 37 this month as Sami Zayn's special guest for his match against Kevin Owens.