Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: How to watch Triller fight card, start time, odds, live streaming info

The highly anticipated – for better or worse – celebrity boxing match between YouTube star Jake Paul and former MMA champion Ben Askren is finally set to take place this week after months of buildup.

For Paul, it’ll be his third professional bout but first against a “real fighter” in former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder Askren, who is making his boxing debut. Askren, a former Olympian and collegiate national champion wrestler, retired from MMA competition in late 2019 after a three-fight stint with the UFC in which he went 1-2.

Paul, 24, has said he views Askren, 36, as the right opponent to show that he’s taking his boxing venture seriously. The two have engaged in a war of words over social media and in person for months leading up to this fight.

Here’s how you can watch Paul vs. Askren, as well as the return of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir in his boxing debut, and everything you need to know about the Triller Fight Club event.

Live stream, pay-per-view

Paul vs. Askren takes place Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The four-fight card begins at 9 p.m. ET and will live stream on FITE.TV, as well as be available on traditional pay-per-view, for $49.99.

Fight card

• Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, cruiserweight

• Regis Prograis vs. Ivan Redkach, junior welterweight

• Steve Cunningham vs. Franki Mir, heavyweight

• Joe Fournier vs. Reykon, light heavyweight

Broadcast info

The Paul vs. Askren broadcast team is set to include "Saturday Night Lives's" Pete Davidson, model Taylor Hill, actor and TV host Mario Lopez, and social media personalities Dixie D’Amelio and Charli D’Amelio as part of the commentary team – joining Snoop Dogg, Al Bernstein, Mike Coppinger, Ray Flores, and others. In addition to the fights, there will be musical performances by Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, and Major Lazer. Additionally, Mt. Westmore, a newly comprised hip-hop group featuring rap legends Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort, and E-40 also will perform.

Betting odds

The betting odds for Paul vs. Askren have swung drastically in the few months since the opening line. Paul opened up as a sizeable favorite at -280, with Askren coming back as a +195 underdog. As for this writing, the current best odds are Paul only slightly favored at -120 and Askren at +105.

Photo gallery: Paul vs. Askren press conference

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