Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: Fight prediction, odds, card, expert picks, preview for boxing showdown The pair are set to headline a four-fight card in Atlanta with tons of musical performances Combat sports' long hstory of circus sideshow fights has received a modern wrinkle in recent years, with social media influencers leading a new wave of "outsiders" stpping into the fight game. That continues on Saturday night when YouTube star Jake Paul steps into the boxing ring for the third time as a professiovrfnal to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (9 p.m. ET, pay-per-view). The bout headlines a card loaded with oddities, including a former boxer-turned nightclub mogul vs. a musician and another boxer vs. UFC showdown. Fight week has taken some ugly turns, with Paul accused of sexual assault by a TikTok influencer, as well as his own claims that he is now showing early signs of brain trauma. "It's a dangerous sport," Paul said during media day for the event. "That's why, when people question my dedication to it, it's like, I'm showing up every single day. I'm putting my mental health on the line, my brain is on the line. Like you said, I've gone and gotten brain scans and have early signs of CTE." Paul has been undeniably impressive in his previous two professional fights, though neither came against an actual fighter. After knocking out fellow YouTube star AnEsonGib, Paul went viral this past November when he brutally knocked out former NBA star Nate Robinson. For all the controversy Paul has generated, both in and out of the fight world, all reports indicate that he has taken his boxing training seriously and it has certainly been a viable revenue stream for him. In Askren, he is finally facing a man who made his living through fighting, though certainly not as a boxer. Askren's MMA career was very successful, capturing multiple championships before ending his career with a disappointing run in the UFC. After just three fights on MMA's biggest stage, Askren was forced into retirement due to longstanding issues with his hips.