If Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva sells over 450,000 PPV Buys there is no denying that Jake Paul is one of the big draws in boxing

youtubers arent "saving boxing" they are just replacing it. the youtube fights have been going on for several years now. so if they "saved boxing" why did wilder only do 70k buys, where are all the "new" boxing fans? basically the people wanting to see paul fight arent buying other fights

He fought a legit boxer last night who's opponents have a combined record of 86-29. How good is Silva in a boxing context really though? he has been a bum even in his own sport for a decade now, and his striking game was always geared towards MMA. Yeah, he beat Chavez jr, but Chavez is a fucking train wreck and exactly the kind of guy who could fuck up like that. Silva is better than the losing record no hoper types that a lot of prospects face in the early stages of their career I guess, but then those prospects arent getting the money and attention Jake is and dont have the pull to lure big name MMA stars into switching sports to fight them.

He struggled with a 47 year old MMA fighter, I don't understand how Anderson Silva is a "real boxer" all of a sudden? Even the commentary in efforts to make Paul look good were saying shit like, "Silva looks like a real boxer tonight." At least he's progressing to opponents who "look like real boxers."

He fought a legit boxer last night who's opponents have a combined record of 86-29. jake paul could pad his record with unknown cans like most boxers do. You guys put too much value on " pro boxers" when all you need is pay your fees and get a license, we even had a youtuber destroy a "legit" boxer after having a war with a youtuber like a few minutes prio No one is legit at that age Not sure why people are touting Silva as a boxer in the real sense. ANYONE OF US (barring deformities) can get licensed and be ''boxers'' JP fans are desperate

He has a bunch of people following him on youtube. Those MFers DKSAB. They are up on them stupid challenges, though. He has yet to fight a boxer. End of story. He fought a legit boxer last night who's opponents have a combined record of 86-29. jake paul could pad his record with unknown cans like most boxers do. You guys put too much value on " pro boxers" when all you need is pay your fees and get a license, we even had a youtuber destroy a "legit" boxer after having a war with a youtuber like a few minutes prio

A bunch of undercard fighters today probably disagree. They just fought in a packed venue with lots of viewers. They're not getting those eyes on them without Paul. Are the eyes staying on them when Paul is gone though? so far theres no real indication that thats the case. It's frustrating that people associate this stuff with actual boxing, but if they're going to use the sport then maybe it's time to use it to Boxing's advantage. Stick a YouTuber as a co main event to get some of the biggest actual fights made. See, this is my main issue with it. If Jake was on the undercard of an actual legitimate boxing match I wouldnt mind it, he'd just be a prospect with a built in fanbase working his way up, plus theres always been circus freakshow type stuff in boxing. But its the fact that this shit is the main event now, we're living in an era where a good chunk of the biggest drawing "boxing" PPVs involve Paul bros, MMA guys, exhibition fights between old boxers etc etc. Its jumped the shark.

A bunch of undercard fighters today probably disagree. They just fought in a packed venue with lots of viewers. They're not getting those eyes on them without Paul. It's frustrating that people associate this stuff with actual boxing, but if they're going to use the sport then maybe it's time to use it to Boxing's advantage. Stick a YouTuber as a co main event to get some of the biggest actual fights made. They'd draw huge audiences from boxing fans, casuals, and spotty teenagers. Terrible movies will always have awesome opening weekends. JP has a loyal ''following'' (don't know why). People love following other people, regardless IG ''influencers'' can make millions by doing nothing more than taking selfies. Every cloud has a silver lining If JP won't fight boxers, he at least has them on his card :lol1:

It isnt having any effect whatsoever on business for either boxing or the UFC, go look at the numbers before and after. This **** exists in a vacuum. A bunch of undercard fighters today probably disagree. They just fought in a packed venue with lots of viewers. They're not getting those eyes on them without Paul. It's frustrating that people associate this stuff with actual boxing, but if they're going to use the sport then maybe it's time to use it to Boxing's advantage. Stick a YouTuber as a co main event to get some of the biggest actual fights made. They'd draw huge audiences from boxing fans, casuals, and spotty teenagers.

JP vs Uriah Hall next :boxing: JP's young resume is STACKED with greatness His followers will show up for that garbage as well.

Jake Paul he is bring new eyes to boxing, plus he is beating up UFC guys, its good for us UFC fans like Askren talking crap about our sport and getting wrecked by a youtuber. it would be bad if Paul beats up ataul boxers you know? I like him beating up UFC guys and boxing haters for now. It isnt having any effect whatsoever on business for either boxing or the UFC, go look at the numbers before and after. This shit exists in a vacuum.

he has already knocked out two of the UFCs best fighters.. Askren retired after going 1-2 in the UFC, with the win being a controversial ref stoppage. He was also the victim of the fastest KO in UFC history. Woodley was cut after going on a 4 fight losing streak. Hes just got a joke gift decision over a 47 year old who went 2-7 in the UFC in the last 10 years.

Jake Paul he is bring new eyes to boxing, plus he is beating up UFC guys, its good for us UFC fans like Askren talking crap about our sport and getting wrecked by a youtuber. it would be bad if Paul beats up ataul boxers you know? I like him beating up UFC guys and boxing haters for now. I like to see loudmouths in general get bashed (unless they can back up all that talking) Definitely more satisfying when a non boxer talks shlt and get KTFO. Still, JP is not a boxer yet....even though he talks and acts like one.

Anyone can PLAY boxing at their own peril. The version of Askren JP fought was the washed up version. This is why JP isn't in a rush to fight a boxer. Jake Paul he is bring new eyes to boxing, plus he is beating up UFC guys, its good for us UFC fans like Askren talking crap about our sport and getting wrecked by a youtuber. it would be bad if Paul beats up ataul boxers you know? I like him beating up UFC guys and boxing haters for now.

Naw I follow MMA and Askren was saying that long before he was even retired, he would post about how Boxing matches are boring, and that anyone could be a boxer. Anyone can PLAY boxing at their own peril. The version of Askren JP fought was the washed up version. This is why JP isn't in a rush to fight a boxer.

They're just doing their part to sell the fight. And he's fighting old versions of non boxers. I won't recognize JP as a boxer until he fights one :lol1: Naw I follow MMA and Askren was saying that long before he was even retired, he would post about how Boxing matches are boring, and that anyone could be a boxer.

thats true, but at least they get out their wallets and buy the PPV while most of your so-called "boxing hardcores" simply lurk the rbr boards dm begging for a stream....... You have no idea how many Britney Spears concerts are sold out That bltch ain't making music much less SAVING IT Boxing was doing just fine before these youtubers got involved and it will do just fine moving forward. JP is not a boxer until he fights one but his followers couldn't care less who he fights.

The guy respects the sport, and bashes UFC, he has already knocked out two of the UFCs best fighters. That one guy Ben Askren the wrestler said Boxing is easy and not a real sport glad Jake knocked that dude out. They're just doing their part to sell the fight. And he's fighting old versions of non boxers. I won't recognize JP as a boxer until he fights one :lol1:

He has a bunch of people following him on youtube. Those MFers DKSAB. They are up on them stupid challenges, though. He has yet to fight a boxer. End of story. thats true, but at least they get out their wallets and buy the PPV while most of your so-called "boxing hardcores" simply lurk the rbr boards dm begging for a stream.......

will sell way more than that Wilder Card Guaranteed which is already a WIN for a "Youtuber"

If nothing else, it creates an evening of fights that other boxers can try to get on and stay active. He's has a couple of good fighters like Billy Joe Saunders and Charles Conwell fight on his undercards - not so much tonight, but there is a local prospect who will get air time. . Just saying there are no shortage of guys who need to fight and this is another avenue.