Jake Paul next fight: Is the Problem Child not fighting on PPV?
Jake Paul has finally announced his opponent for his upcoming bout on December 15.
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Jake Paul initially gained fame and recognition as an influencer and YouTuber. However, in recent years, he’s made a notable shift to professional boxing, especially after celebrity boxing became famous. Initially, the trend of celebrity boxing started because of his brother Logan Paul’s rivalry with another YouTuber, KSI. Subsequently, celebrity boxing has become a hyped sport and has become a lucrative career option for many stars.
Even though the trend was started by Jake’s brother, it appears that Jake has taken boxing much more seriously. As such, Jake has a boxing record of 7 wins and 1 loss, which includes an actual professional boxer, Tommy Fury.
Who is Jake Paul fighting next?
Paul is not considered a real boxer, even though he has fought several notable figures like Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. Furthermore, he has only fought a professional boxer once, and he lost that bout, which further tarnished his reputation. Hence, it appears that Paul is seeking redemption and wishes to prove himself in his next fight by fighting professional boxer André August.
In addition, Paul announced that his opponent, August, has a professional boxing record of 10-1-1. Furthermore, August has won five of his bouts via KO, and Paul also mentioned how his next opponent has more wins and KOs compared to him. Subsequently, August started his professional boxing career in 2013, mainly in Texas, and has also fought in the light heavyweight division.
Who did Jake Paul fight in his last fight?
The last time he fought was in August of last year, when he won by a unanimous decision over Diaz. Subsequently, Diaz is a well-known UFC legend and a formidable opponent, but the fight was his professional boxing debut. In the first round, Paul was able to land significant blows on Diaz, who was still settling with his opponent. However, Diaz showed his endurance and durability and continued to charge forward in an unhinged manner.
In addition, Paul managed to drop Diaz to the canvas in the fifth round, but Diaz quickly recovered and continued. For most of the fight, Diaz was trolling Paul by acting like he was stumbling during the fight. Diaz also teased Paul with a guillotine choke in the 10th round to show what would happen in a real fight. In the end, Paul was announced as the winner via a unanimous decision.
Is Jake Paul vs. André August not on PPV?
After the announcement of the fight, a few details relating to the bout were also revealed. One important detail that some may have missed is that Paul’s comeback will be streamed on DAZN.
Hence, unlike his prior bouts, this fight will not be a PPV event. For the first time since his professional debut, fans will not have to pay more than $50 for the bout. Furthermore, Paul revealed that this fight is not about the money, but rather that he is looking to add experience to his boxing career. In addition, Michael Benson stated:
Jake Paul vs Andre August on Dec 15th will not be on PPV and is included within the regular DAZN subscription worldwide
Michael Benson Via X
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Andre August is currently 35 years old.
The fight is set to happen on December 15, 2023.
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