Jake Paul Calls Out Dana White Over Fighter's Health Emergency: ‘Where's the Help?'

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Jake Paul Calls Out Dana White Over Fighter's Health Emergency: 'Where's the Help?' originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Jake Paul walked out of Anaheim, California, with another victory under his belt this past Saturday, earning a unanimous decision win over the battle-tested Julio César Chávez Jr. The bout marked another milestone in Paul's evolving boxing career—but it was what happened after the fight that left a deeper impression.
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At the post-fight press conference, Paul ditched the usual victory lap and turned his energy toward something far heavier: a former rival in desperate need of help.
After the win, Paul stepped to the mic and surprised the crowd:
'Say a prayer for Ben Askren and his family,'
he said, with a tone that felt more personal than promotional.
Paul didn't sugarcoat it, in a moment also captured by MMA Junkie:
'None of these people like Dana (White) are stepping in, so I feel like I have to do something.'
Ben Askren is now facing a critical health crisis that has stunned much of the combat sports world. He's in need of a double lung transplant—a procedure typically reserved for patients with severe, end-stage respiratory failure.
According to Jake Paul, Askren's insurance claim for the transplant was denied, leaving him in a dire situation without proper medical support. Paul has pledged financial help and is calling on others in the MMA community to rally behind a fighter once known for his toughness, now battling for his life.
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Love or hate Jake Paul, Saturday night was a reminder that sometimes the loudest voices are the ones willing to speak up when it actually matters.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.