Jake Paul confirms Andre August as opponent for December 15 fight, Internet calls it 'safe pick'
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jake Paul has announced that he is slated to fight Andre August in a professional boxing match that will go eight rounds on December 15, at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.
A cruiserweight competition will be held for the fight.
Jake Paul announced the news on X (formerly Twitter) with a post that read, "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."
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. pic.twitter.com/5AoXxPmAPj
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 8, 2023
Internet reacts to Jake Paul's tweet
As 'The Problem Child' Jake Paul shared the news of his upcoming fight, fans dropped in their views. A user wrote, "Andre August is 35 years old with a 10-1-1 record. He's fought 1 time in the last 4 years. Another pretend, old boxer."
A person also wrote, "Bro, are you just picking people from the street at this point?" while one commented, "August is the equivalent of Joe Fournier". Another person said, "Safe pick and you know it bro."
A user also wrote, "Why not pick someone active? Someone who’s been 8 rounds?"
Andre August is 35 years old with a 10-1-1 record. He's fought 1 time in the last 4 years. Another pretend, old boxer
— yungkuch (@YungKuch) November 8, 2023
Bro, are you just picking people from the street at this point?
— Jireh Trades✝️ (@Jireh_Trades) November 8, 2023
He’s 35 years old and has never fought 8 rounds dude
— Kolten (Ngannou was robbed) (@KoltenMMA) November 8, 2023
Andre August trolls Jake Paul
Andre August said in a November 8 press release, "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. 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."
The 10-1-1 professional boxer has competed professionally for more than ten years. August also has a long history as an amateur. That hasn't prevented some from criticizing the competition and Jake Paul's choice of him as his next opponent.
