Jake Paul To Take On Thirrd Opponent This Year, Faces Andrea August On December 15th.

By: Sean Crose

Knock Jake Paul all you need – the person retains busier than just about each recognizable title in boxing in the meanwhile. And whereas it’s true Paul isn’t anyplace close to the caliber fighter of say a Canelo Alvarez or a Terence Crawford, there’s no denying the very fact the 26 12 months previous social media star is difficult himself as knowledgeable boxer. What number of different prime names can the identical be stated of? On Wednesday it was introduced that Paul would battle for the third time this 12 months. His new opponent is the 10-1-1 Andre August. The 35 12 months previous August isn’t well-known…however he’s definitely not Nate Diaz, who lacked a modicum of seriousness when he misplaced to Paul final summer time. In different phrases, August is a legit, if unheralded, skilled fighter.

“I’m knowledgeable boxer and I wish to be world champion, so I must pursue the trail in the direction of greatness in opposition to individuals who have been boxing their entire life,” the 7-1 Paul claimed. “To date, my complete boxing profession has been on pay-per-view, however now it’s about greater than enterprise. Now I wish to construct my expertise within the ring in opposition to seasoned fighters. I’m coming to show my greatness on Friday, December fifteenth dwell on DAZN for the world to see.” For his personal half, Texas native August is raring to step below the intense lights to tackle Paul.

“I don’t discuss very a lot. I’m all about that motion! Jake Paul has the cash, the celebrity, the workforce and the assets however he doesn’t have my starvation,” August said. “When that bell rings, I’m going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and ship him again to YouTube for good.” There’s little doubt August’s inventory would rise exponentially have been he to greatest Paul in November – and certainly he would possibly. Paul hasn’t been recognized for going through skilled boxers within the boxing ring, however now he’s going through the true factor for the second time this 12 months (his solely professional opponent till now was Tommy Fury, who bested Paul again in February).

“Ask and I shall ship,” Paul tweeted on Wednesday. “August has extra KO’s than me, extra wins than me, extra expertise than me, however I prefer to gamble. The trail to world champ begins right here. Simply straight up boxing.” Once more, knock Paul all you need, however for an 26 12 months previous, 7-1 fighter, his report isn’t unhealthy. Not nice. However not unhealthy. Nobody’s saying the person is a prodigy. Nonetheless, it’s fascinating to see a person who takes the battle recreation severely see how far he can go. And to let the world see how far he can go, as properly. Sure, Paul is flashy and has a mouth, however he’s additionally a superb salesman. Scratch that, a terrific salesmen. That’s why this battle gained’t be on pay per view, however will as an alternative be broadcast on DAZN’s common streaming service. Paul is trying on the greater image right here. And if boxing is in want of something in the meanwhile, it’s much less pay per view occasions.