JAKE Paul is making a highly-anticipated return to the ring this December where he will face American pro Andre August.
From the bout’s date details to who is on the undercard - here’s everything you need to know about Jake Paul’s next fight.
When is Jake Paul's next fight?
YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul has been out of action since he beat UFC legend Nate Diaz in Dallas in August 2023.
The social media star won by unanimous decision despite being rocked by a number of punches.
Now he’s set to return to the ring once more as he faces Andre August - who holds a 10-1-1 (5 KOs) pro record, with his latest triumph coming against Brandon Martin by unanimous decision.
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Much to the delight of fans, Jake Paul vs Andre August will take place on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Florida.
The bout will take place at cruiserweight and will consist of eight rounds.
Speaking ahead of the main event, Paul said: “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.
“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, Dec. 15 live on DAZN for the world to see.”
August also shared his thoughts, explaining: "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."
When does the fight start in the UK and can you live stream it?
The Florida-based fight will be broadcast in both the USA and UK.
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Fans in the UK can tune into the fight LIVE on DAZN - with the card set to start at 1am GMT/8pm ET.
Ring-walks for the main event will be at approximately 4am GMT/ 11pm ET.
In the UK, fans can subscribe to DAZN for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
Alternatively, a flexible pass is also available, worth £19.99-a-month, and you can cancel anytime.
You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, with this being the lowest cost option available.
Who is on the undercard?
As well as Paul vs August, there are a number of other fights set to take place on the undercard.
Aside from the main event, here’s a look at upcoming undercard bouts.
- Shadasia Green vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn; For the vacant WBC super-middleweight women's title
- Yoenis Tellez vs. Livan Navarro; Light middleweight
- Elijah Flores vs. Javier Mayoral; Welterweight
- Zachary Randolph vs. Michael Manna; Light heavyweight
- Lorenzo Medina vs. Joshua Temple; Heavyweight
- Alexander Gueche vs. Clayton Ward; Super flyweight
- Xavier Bocanegra vs. TBA; Featherweight
Who has Jake Paul fought?
As of December 2023, the YouTuber-turned fighter boasts a 7-1-0 record.
Since taking up the sport, Paul has fought a number of notable names.
Paul started his professional career by knocking out fellow social media star AnEsonGib in January 2020.
Despite predictions that the bout would be closely contested, Paul floored Gib three times in the opener, forcing the referee to stop the match.
Paul’s next fight saw him face NBA star Nate Robinson and again walk away with the win thanks to a brutal second-round KO.
A year after celebrating his second victory, Paul went on to earn a first-round finish against retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren - and his success didn’t stop there.
Another win followed when Paul fought Tryon Woodley.
He secured the win by split decision after winning 77-75, 75-77, 78-74 on the scorecards.
Next up to face the Problem Child was UFC star Anderson Silva.
The pair took to the ring in October 2022, but only one could leave victorious - and once again Paul secured the win.
Paul was awarded a unanimous decision with scores of 77-74 and 78-73, twice as he defeated his idol-turned rival.
With continuous wins under his belt, Paul’s next bout was against professional boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury.
Unfortunately for Paul, the February 2023 fight saw him suffer a defeat for the first time after falling victim to a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
Despite suffering a loss, Paul returned to the ring once more in August 2023 - where as mentioned above, he secured a unanimous points win against Nate Diaz.