George Foreman believes that Jake Paul had too much talent for Nate Robinson. Foreman added, however, that he could help Robinson improve and put on a better performance in the rematch against Paul.
Jake Paul delivered a spectacular KO of former NBA star Nate Robinson
YouTube megastar Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut in January of this year, besting AnEsonGib via first-round TKO.
Following this, Paul faced former NBA star Nate Robinson in the co-headlining fight of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition boxing event.
Paul dominated the fight, knocking Robinson down multiple times, before knocking him out cold in round two of their fight.
Jake Paul’s KO of Nate Robinson was so very vicious that it sent the latter face-first onto the mat and kept him unconscious for a while.
Ever since being knocked out by Paul, Robinson has been the recipient of harsh criticism from many in the combat sports community as well as from people outside the combat sports community.
On one hand, Robinson has been trolled with memes and jokes for losing in brutal fashion to Paul. On the other hand, Robinson has received a considerable amount of support for taking the risk of stepping into the professional boxing ring.
George Foreman praises Jake Paul and offers to train Nate Robinson
Speaking to TMZ Sports, one of the greatest heavyweights to ever compete in the sport of professional boxing, George Foreman, weighed in on the Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson matchup.
George Foreman lightheartedly stated that Jake Paul shocked everyone. Foreman jested that while Paul is a person who lives on the internet, that’s not the case anymore.
Additionally, George Foreman suggested that he was indeed impressed by Jake Paul’s performance. Foreman also offered to train Nate Robinson for a potential rematch against Jake Paul.
George Foreman added that even if Robinson chooses not to box again, he should try to end his boxing career on a more positive note rather than simply going away after the brutal loss to Jake Paul. ‘Big’ George stated –
Furthermore, when asked by the interviewer whether he can help Robinson actually defeat Paul in the rematch, George Foreman stated –
The Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition boxing match headlined the event and was declared a draw after eight hard rounds of boxing.
The vast majority of combat sports fans and experts believe Mike Tyson won the fight, besides also praising both Tyson and the legendary RJJ for their performances at ages 54 and 51 respectively.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul has asserted that he aims to become the biggest star in professional boxing and fight progressively better opponents in the sport. Nate Robinson, on his part, has suggested that he will continue fighting despite his recent loss.
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