Jake Paul v Nate Robinson: Boxing predictions, tips, fight preview, time & TV

Free boxing tips, best bets and analysis for Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson this weekend.

Jake Paul v Nate Robinson: UK start time and where to watch on TV and live stream

Jake Paul and Nate Robinson features on the undercard of the Mike Tyson v Roy Jones Jr event at the Staples Centre on Los Angeles on Saturday night, the fight will take place in the early hours of Sunday morning UK time.

BT Sport have the rights to show the whole event in the UK and broadcasting begins at 1am, it will be available to purchase on BT Sport Box Office for £19.95 and will be available to view via BT TV and streaming services.

The pay-per-view event will also be broadcast on the Triller app in the US.

YouTube boxing: Who are Jake Paul and Nate Robinson?

Jake Paul is a 23-year-old American YouTuber having his third fight and second professional bout after beating fellow YouTuber Ali Eson Gib back in January.

Paul's brother Logan is also a popular American YouTuber, he fought professionally and lost to KSI last year in a huge event also at the Staples Centre. Should he win this fight, Jake Paul and KSI are possible opponents in a bout next year.

Jake Paul has appeared on the Disney Channel as an actor and rose to fame on social media on the Vine app, he currently has over 20 million subscribers on YouTube and regularly creates content.

Nate Robinson is a 36-year-old former NBA star and three-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion who played point guard for a number of teams such as New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets.

He last played in the NBA five years ago for the New Orleans Pelicans and has played in lower leagues and abroad since.

This is Robinson's first time in the ring, he was renowned for his toughness and athleticism on the court.

Robinson offered the fight to Jake Paul earlier this year after claiming Paul had bullied weaker opponents into facing him.

Best bets

Jake Paul has trained hard for some time now and is keen to prove he is a legitimate boxer, with previous experience inside the ring under his belt he can come through this six-round contest.

Paul's significant size advantage could be a huge factor here, in his fight with Ali Eson Gib he produced a decent jab and that allow him to dominate Robinson from a distance.

Robinson is a former professional athlete and should have the fitness to perform at this level for six rounds, this fight could go the distance and Paul is better value for the points win rather than via stoppage.

Tip - Jake Paul to win by decision or technical decision (8-1, Betfair, Paddy Power, Skybet)

Tale of the tape

Jake Paul
Nickname - The Problem Child
Age - 23
Fight record - 1 win, 1 knockout
Height - 6ft 1in
Weight - 13st 7lb
Stance - Orthodox
Instagram followers - 13.5 million
YouTube subscribers - 20.2 million

Nate Robinson
Nickname - Kryptonite
Age - 36
Fight record - No previous fight experience
Height - 5ft 9in
Weight - 12st 9lb
Stance - OrthodoxBig-fight preview: Daniel Dubois v Joe Joyce
Instagram followers - 2.4 million
YouTube subscribers - 40.8k

Big fight preview: Jake Paul v Nate Robinson fight prediction

This unique support to the Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr event is unlikely to feature slick and supreme boxing skills, but Jake Paul's previous experience inside the ring could count here.

This is Paul's third time inside the ring and his second professional bout, when he was last in action his jab looked useful and he is expected to dictate proceedings if using in once again.

Former NBA star Nate Robinson is unlikely to be overawed by the occasion and, as a former professional athlete should give a decent account of himself and may prove a tough opponent for Paul to stop.

Robinson is almost certain to offer up more resistance and durability than Paul's last opponent, YouTuber Ali Eson Gib, did when they fought back in January and he can take this to the judges' scorecards.

Jake Paul is the younger and fresher man, a 2021 fight with fellow YouTuber KSI has already been mooted and he is fancied to emerge victorious here and then call for the chance to avenge his brother's loss some time next year.

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