JAKE PAUL has revealed his next fight has been signed as he prepares to return to the ring in October.
The 25-year-old YouTuber was originally due to face Tommy Fury at Madison Square Garden in August.
But with the bout having already fallen through last year, it collapsed again in July as Fury was hit with visa issues.
Paul then drafted in heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr to replace Fury for the August 6 date in New York.
The clash was due to take place at 200lbs, before it became apparent Rahman could not make the weight.
They briefly tried to change the limit to 205lbs, but the bout was eventually cancelled as Paul was left thoroughly frustrated.
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But now he has revealed he is returning in October – although the opponent has not yet been named.
Announcing the news on social media, he said: “Opponent inked. October is mine.”
Paul boasts a record of five victories and no defeats since turning professional at the beginning of 2020.
He has beaten fellow internet star AnEsonGib, basketball player Nate Robinson, MMA’s Ben Askren and former UFC welterweight champion Tyrell Woodley twice.
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Meanwhile, Fury, who is the brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson, has called out Paul again despite a fight between them falling through twice in eight months.
Speaking on Instagram, the Love Island star said: “A certain somebody can’t keep my name out their mouth.
“He’s got me in his Instagram bio, he’s doing tweets about me and he’s even put Amanda Serrano on the Joe Joyce and Joe Parker bill next month in Manchester knowing full well that I’ll be there.
“I see he’s put out there that he’ll be fighting in October at 185lbs.
“I’ve already been training. I am f***ing ready for October, 185lbs is my fighting weight.
“If you want this dust settled once and for all, get yourself over here and let’s get it on.
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“There’s no excuses here, no one’s afraid to fight you. Get in touch, you pick the date, the venue, I’m not bothered. Let’s get this on.”
In a now-deleted tweet, the Problem Child responded: “Groundhog day”.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
