When This NHL Legend Challenged YouTube Sensation Cum Boxer Jake Paul To A Knockout In The Ring

The NHL has quite tough players as they face the most violence on the rink. However, Oilers went one step ahead a year ago when the former Atlantic player challenged the professional boxer to defeat him. Check out the story to know what sparked this rivalry.

NHL legend's challenge to a professional boxer

Oilers left winger, Evander Kane challenged YouTuber cum boxer Evander Kane to a fight when the latter defeated Ben Askren. 


Why did Kane challenge the boxer?

"People ask is it because I want to get paid. Yeah I want to get paid," said Kane while speaking about the fight with Paul with The Athletic.

"Matt Cooke moment for him"

From what I have seen from him, there is nothing to be impressed about. He does a lot of talking and it might be a Matt Cooke moment for him," said Kane about fighting with Paul.

What was the Matt Cooke reference?

The Matt Cooke reference was a 12-year-old reference when Kane punched Penguins' Matt Cooke and knocked him out in one blow.

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