Who is Jake Paul’s next opponent Andre August? Everything you need to know

Jake Paul, the crossover boxer, has confirmed his next fight. The event, slated for December 15th in Orlando, has already made fans abuzz as Paul’s adversary, Andre August, is an actual boxer and not an MMA fighter. Jake has carved out a reputation in the boxing ring by boxing renowned figures in the MMA community.

However, Andre August’s relative obscurity has piqued widespread interest. Andre August would be the second actual boxer that Paul would be facing in the ring after Tommy Fury, the younger half-brother of WBC boxing heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. Paul was unsuccessful in his fight against the younger Fury brother.

Who is Andre August?

Andre August is an American professional boxer who fights in the cruiserweight division. He stands at 5’10”, shorter than the 6’1″ Jake Paul. He began his boxing career in 2013 and has even competed at light heavyweight.

His professional boxing record stands at 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 5 of his victories coming by way of knockout. He has faced a wide variety of opponents in his boxing career. However, the bout against Paul would be the first time he will be competing in an 8-round bout.

Jake Paul’s choice of Andre August as his next opponent has sparked curiosity. This is given Paul’s penchant for high-profile fights against notable names in the combat sports community. MVP, the promotion owned by Paul, revealed that Paul’s intent is to prove himself against true boxing professionals.

Jake Paul voices desire to become world champ

The Problem Child introduced his next opponent, Andre August, on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Paul posted about it with the caption, “Ask and I shall deliver. August has more KO’s than me, more wins than me, more experience than me, but I like to gamble. The path to world champ starts here. Just straight up boxing.”

Paul’s statement emphasized the pursuit of boxing to gain respect within the boxing community and is eyeing a world championship. Nakisa Bidarian, the MVP co-founder, compared Paul’s trajectory to that of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Bidarian says that Paul’s opponents are better than that of Terence Crawford at a similar juncture.

Nevertheless, Paul’s path is marked by intense scrutiny and defies the norms of the boxing establishment. Moreover, the buildup to the December 15th bout is mounting, and the boxing community is keen to witness Jake Paul’s latest challenge against Andre August. This match offers Paul a chance to consolidate his boxing credentials. On the other hand, August eyes a breakthrough opportunity against a celebrity opponent. The encounter is poised to be a spectacle in Orlando, Florida.

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