Last Saturday, internet sensation Jake Paul made his return to pro boxing and proved that experience trumps athleticism in a match against Nate Robinson, former NBA player. This week, he announced that he has already set his eyes onto his next goal: beating Conor McGregor.
In addition to the 13-year age gap between Paul and Robinson, Paul had an advantage because of the height difference and his previous boxing experience. He began to train for the sport in January and spent the remainder of the year in training, whereas Robinson only began boxing in August after he called Paul out in an interview.
Despite his lack of experience, the former NBA star came out swinging, and the change in style had Paul briefly stunned. Unfortunately for Robinson, Paul was able to regain his composure quickly and Robinson was on the mat after facing a swift, yet clean blow to the head.
The second round mimicked the first but in a more violent fashion. Paul delivered several clean blows that dropped Robinson and had him pinned, but Robinson was initially able to recover.
It wasn’t until after a three-punch combination finished with a hit to the chin that the match was called with 1:35 left in the round. The combination left Robinson knocked out, face down on the canvas, and Paul victorious.
How the Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson fight went
(via @TheSlyStallone)pic.twitter.com/FuNBTqkQtt
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 29, 2020
Nate Robinson : this is for my nba family
The entire nba after the one minute fight : pic.twitter.com/0iPhnz3gp6
— John (@iam_johnw) November 29, 2020
Robinson was able to return to his locker room on his own accord, and according to the fight publicist, he did not need immediate medical attention.
Nate Robinson waking up from last nights fight: pic.twitter.com/1QCt9QVgPd
— Laker Gang (@LakerGang2317) November 29, 2020
Immediately after the fight, people turned to Twitter joking about Robinson failing his family and the NBA, while others joked that the fight was an act of racism and white supremacy.
This feels like a hate crime pic.twitter.com/sCDyOtw2FR
— Reese Waters (@reesewaters) November 29, 2020
