Jake Paul’s message to Ben Askren
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Ben Askren has successfully received a double lung transplant, with former rival Jake Paul vowing to help him amid insurance difficulties.
Ben stepped down from professional mixed martial arts in 2019, and he suffered from a serious health crisis in 2025. Learn more about the decorated ex-fighter and wrestler.
Jake 'The Problem Child' Paul improved his professional boxing record to 12-1 (7 KOs) on June 28, when he defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision
The latest update from Amy Askren, the former UFC star’s wife, was a positive one last week as she confirmed he had been given a double lung transplant. The expensive surgery wasn’t covered by their insurance, but the family received support from the fight world through online donations.