By: Sean Crose
Knock Jake Paul all you need – the person retains busier than nearly each recognizable identify in boxing in the intervening time. And whereas it’s true Paul isn’t wherever 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. How many different high names can the identical be mentioned of? On Wednesday it was introduced that Paul would struggle 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 actually not Nate Diaz, who lacked a modicum of seriousness when he misplaced to Paul final summer time. In different phrases, August is a respectable, if unheralded, skilled fighter.
“I’m 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,” the 7-1 Paul claimed. “So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, December 15th live 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 talk very much. I’m all about that action! Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources but he doesn’t have my hunger,” August said. “When that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good.” There’s little question August’s inventory would rise exponentially have been he to greatest Paul in November – and certainly he would possibly. Paul hasn’t been identified for dealing with skilled boxers within the boxing ring, however now he’s dealing with the actual 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 deliver,” Paul tweeted on Wednesday. “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.” Again, knock Paul all you need, however for an 26 12 months previous, 7-1 fighter, his report isn’t unhealthy. Not nice. But not unhealthy. No one’s saying the person is a prodigy. Still, it’s fascinating to see a person who takes the struggle sport severely see how far he can go. And to let the world see how far he can go, as properly. Yes, Paul is flashy and has a mouth, however he’s additionally salesman. Scratch that, an amazing salesmen. That’s why this struggle gained’t be on pay per view, however will as a substitute be broadcast on DAZN’s common streaming service. Paul is trying on the larger image right here. And if boxing is in want of something in the intervening time, it’s much less pay per view occasions.
