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.
Jake Paul is praising former opponent Ben Askren as "one of the toughest fighters of all time" after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia.
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.