Jake Paul is set to face another professional boxer in his next outing. The Problem Child will square off against Andre August (10-1-1) on\u00a0December 15 at the\u00a0Caribe Royale Resort\u00a0in Orlando, Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The bout will be contested at cruiserweight (200 pounds) over eight rounds as Paul takes on his most experienced opponent in the squared circle to date. Paul’s last and only encounter with a professional boxer, Tommy Fury, ended in defeat and now the YouTube star is hoping to re-write those wrongs by getting his hand raised against August.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the majority of Paul’s three-year stint in the paid ranks he has fought ageing MMA fighters but his latest opponent represents a shift in the direction of his career.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life,\u201d\u00a0said Paul in the official press release.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it\u2019s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I\u2019m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, December 15th live on DAZN for the world to see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Little is known about August, who hails from Beaumont, Texas. The 35-year-old is currently riding a five-fight win streak after beating previously unbeaten prospect Brandon Martin earlier this year while the sole defeat of his professional career came back in 2017 when he was stopped by American journeyman Eric Abraham.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don’t talk very much. I\u2019m all about that action! Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources but he doesn\u2019t have my hunger,\u201d\u00a0said August. \u201cWhen that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the same bill, Shadasia \u201cThe Sweet Terminator\u201d Green is set to take on Franch\u00f3n Crews-Dezurn for the WBC super middleweight title.<\/p>\n
MORE TO FOLLOW<\/p>\n
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.<\/p>\n
For the latest news and breaking news visit:\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u00a0. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.<\/p>\n
Follow us on Twitter @\u200cdexpress_sport – the official Daily Express &\u00a0Express.co.uk\u00a0Twitter account – providing real news in real time.<\/p>\n
We’re also on Facebook @\u200cdailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and\u00a0Express.co.uk.<\/p>\n