BJ Flores: record, next fight and profile →
The war of words between Youtube star/influencer Jake Paul’s team and former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has continued to heat up. There certainly is no love lost between both camps and Paul’s trainer BJ Flores fired the latest salvo.
Last month, it was announced that YouTube star/influencer Jake Paul (3-0) will return to the ring against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in the summer. The bout will be Paul’s first under his new agreement with Showtime.
Two weeks ago, Jake Paul (3-0 3 KOs) continued his progression in the sport of boxing. However, there are still several skeptics who don’t believe the Youtube star has a future in the sport.
It was recently revealed in an article by BoxingScene’s Manouk Akopyan that YouTube star Jake Paul (2-0 2 KOs) will return to the ring on April 17th in the main event of the latest Triller pay-per-view show. Triller is the streaming service that brought the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones exhibition match to the world via pay-per-view.
Over the past few weeks, BJ Flores has repeatedly stated that Jake Paul would not only beat Nate Robinson but knock him out. That is exactly what happened last month on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view undercard. Paul brutally knocked out Robinson in the 2nd round of their cruiserweight bout.
Living legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. will square off on Saturday night at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. The heavyweight exhibition bout is scheduled for 8 rounds set at 2 minutes a piece. The California Athletic Commission has put in place strict rules with no knockdowns allowed and also will not permit the fight to be scored.
When the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. exhibition was postponed from September 12th to November 28th, it wasn't a problem for Jake Paul. The YouTube sensation is scheduled to face former NBA star Nate Robinson on the undercard and is currently training in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jake Paul’s boxing debut was a lot more explosive than either of the two fights between his brother Logan Paul and British rival KSI. Logan and KSI were the first YouTubers to cross over into the boxing world. Their first fight was a draw while KSI edged out the rematch. Both fights were commercially successful.
See below for a statement from Salita Promotions regarding tonight’s scheduled Otto Wallin vs. B.J. Flores fight. Tonight’s ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will proceed as a doubleheader beginning at 10 p.m. ET/PT live on SHOWTIME.
BJ Flores, Otto Walling Weights Photos Gallery - Heavyweight prospects Jermaine Franklin Jr., and Jerry Forrest both weighed in on Thursday for their ShoBox: The New Generation main event clash Friday night live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Emerald Casino in Tacoma, Wash. (photos by Dave Mandel)