Jake Paul slated by brother Logan for Super Bowl | Boxing News

Bad Bunny, whose real identify is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was described as a “fake American citizen” by the YouTube boxer. The USA had been bracing for a efficiency stuffed with political messages, with Ocasio having a historical past of talking out against US immigration enforcement practices, particularly those carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Paul wrote: “Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realise you have power. Turn off this half-time. A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”

Many people lambasted Paul’s tweet, with many referencing the fact that Paul lives and trains in Puerto Rico. One of the most significant critics was his also famous brother Logan, who made it clear he does not share the same view.

The WWE wrestler, who wrestles with many Puerto Rican superstars, said: “I like my brother but I don’t agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans and I’m comfortable they got the chance to showcase the expertise that comes from the island.”

Paul has based himself in Puerto Rico for many years and even owns a £16.2million mansion in the US territory. He does all of his training in the realm and has even elevated Puerto Rican boxers in the past.

One of the most well-known fighters within his boxing promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions, is Puerto Rican fighter Amanda Serrano, the four-weight world champion who had three boxing battles with Ireland’s Katie Taylor. She was also left disillusioned by Paul’s post.

She wrote: “Tonight I am here where I’m supposed to be in my beautiful Island with my people celebrating and watching with awe how well Benito represented us and our culture. I am proud to be Puerto Rican, and I am proud to be an American citizen. Puerto Ricans are not “fake Americans.” We are citizens who have contributed to this country in every field, from military service to sports, business, science, and the arts, and our identity and citizenship deserve respect.

“I’d not have the alternatives I’ve today without the assist and perception that Most Valuable Promotions and Jake Paul confirmed in me, and I’ll always be grateful for the position they’ve performed in serving to change my life and in elevating ladies’s boxing. At the same time, I would like to be clear: I don’t agree with statements that query the legitimacy or identification of Puerto Rican people, and I can’t assist that characterization. It is unsuitable.

“I struggle with the pleasure of Puerto Rico and signify my flag every time I step into the ring. I’ll always stand with my people, with respect for who we’re, and with pleasure in where we come from. I’ll never change and will ceaselessly be a Proud Boricua.”