Jake Paul announces upcoming boxing match, reveals date and potential opponents
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jake Paul has revealed plans for a boxing comeback set to take place on December 15. This announcement came just two days after his brother Logan Paul's recent boxing match against Dillon Danis.
It's worth mentioning that Jake Paul has had a notable boxing journey thus far, with victories in all but one of his fights, the loss being to Tommy Fury.
His most recent bout happened in August 2023 against former UFC champion Nate Diaz, where he emerged victorious in a convincing manner.
Jake Paul teases next boxing match
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Jake Paul tweeted a post with the caption, “My destiny is to be a world champion, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there. December 15th is the next step in that journey. Live on DAZN.”
My destiny is to be a world champion and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there. December 15th is the next step in that journey. Live on DAZN.@MostVpromotions pic.twitter.com/kGh8GmXlET
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 16, 2023
“Eight fights in the boxing game, and I'm already its biggest name. I've proved that I can headline the biggest global events and defy the odds,” Paul said in the statement.
Moreover, the next opponent for Jake Paul is most likely to be KSI, according to the oddsmakers.
On October 16, SportsBetting.ag released odds for 14 fights as the possible next opponent for Paul, setting KSI as the clear favorite at +200, with former UFC middleweight Derek Brunson coming in a surprising second at +300.
Dillon Danis (+500), Tommy Fury (+600), and Mike Perry (+800) complete the top five, followed by less likely opponents such as Jorge Masvidal (+1200).
Fans react to Jake Paul’s boxing match announcement
Fans have reacted to Jake Paul’s fight announcement on social media platform X.
A user wrote, ““World champion” when all he does is fight old retired MMA and sports people. Mike Tyson next,” whereas another fan said, “Just fight KSI then you can do your world champion thing…”
“World champion” when all he does is fight old retired mma and sports people. Mike Tyson next 💀💀
— MoonBloomPlays (@doomfather99) October 16, 2023
Just fight KSI then you can do your world champion thing…
— Slip N’Roll (@SlipnRoll) October 16, 2023
Another fan stated, “Become a world champion by fighting 35-plus-year-olds over and over? Excluding the one actually fight you had with Tommy and well lost.” A fan also mentioned, “Has to be a pro boxer with an average record (maybe a couple of losses) to show that he really wants to be in this sport. Can’t be another retired MMA fighter.”
Become a world champion by fighting 35 plus year olds over and over ? Excluding the one actually fight you had with Tommy and well lost
— FORSTYYTHEMAN (@forstyytheman) October 16, 2023
Well, you first have to actually start fighting real boxers, not hand picked passive fighters. A legit real contender. You beat one of those and I may give you an ounce of respect. Until then, keep tweaking. (we all saw you Saturday night)
— Get Off My Lawn (@Lazychicano11) October 16, 2023
Has to be a pro boxer with an average record (maybe a couple losses) to show that he really wants to be in this sport.
— Nathan Armstrong (@Nath_Arm) October 16, 2023
Can’t be another retired MMA fighter
