Jake Paul is deviating from the script in his development as a boxer. Paul meets Andre August, the most experienced professional boxer that Paul has faced, on Friday night in Orlando, Florida.
Paul cut his teeth in pro boxing by defeating former UFC champions, MMA superstars, an ex-NBA player and a fellow social influencer. So it came as a surprise when he ditched a working formula to fight August, a boxer boasting 12 professional fights and no name value. On paper, August is the most competent boxer that Paul has faced since losing a split decision to Tommy Fury in February.
"I'm going to leave all that talking to the women," August said. "I don't need to talk like that. I don't have time for all that. He has to do what he has to do because this is his thing. It is what is, so let's get it on."
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"He can't move like me, he's not as sharp as me. I'm skillful and will be picking him apart," Paul said at the final press conference. "I doubt he is even going to land a punch; sloppy feet and all that form. I'm going to dust him up real quick and find out who the better boxer is."
A win on Friday could help spurn a big 2024 for Paul as he still hopes to enter the MMA realm soon after signing a deal with PFL. It will be interesting, however, what a future opponent could be given the current lack of aging MMA names looking to get a crossover into boxing.
Below is the complete fight card for Paul vs. August. Check back all week long for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
Paul vs. August fight card, odds
| Fighter | Fighter | Weight class |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul -600 | Andre August +430 | Cruiserweight |
| Shadasia Green -700 | Franchon Crews Dezurn +500 | Vacant WBC super middleweight title |
| Yoenis Tellez -1400 | Livan Navarro +800 | Junior middleweight |
| Elijah Flores | Javier Mayoral | Welterweight |
Paul vs. August info
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Date: Dec. 15
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Location: Caribe Royale Orlando -- Orlando, Florida
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET (Main event expected around 10:30 p.m. ET)
- How to watch: DAZN (subscribe now)
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