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Jake Paul vs Gib: Why boxing’s YouTube experiment needs to end

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And, last night in Miami, Logan’s younger brother, Jake, took on a man who goes by the name AnEsonGib hoping to win to set up a vengeful grudge match with KSI. Paul — who was trained by Sugar Shane Mosley ahead of the fight and at least arrived with some idea of what he was doing — looked bewildered at first, as Gib’s wild swings grazed his ankles. All week, Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn has been hard at work reassuring long-suffering fans that YouTube boxing is A Good Thing that ultimately benefits the wider sport.

The Independent

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