THE wait for Jake Paul’s return to the ring is finally over as he takes on American pro Andre August – but KSI will be on his mind.
KSI has also conveniently organised a thrilling sparring match in London tonight against internet sensation IShowSpeed.
However, the Problem Child will be determined to not let that deter him from a win, as he looks to build on his unanimous decision triumph against Nate Diaz back in August.
- Main card start time: 12.30am GMT / 7.30pm ET
- Main event fight time: 4am GMT/ 11pm ET (approx)
- Live stream/TV: DAZN
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Jake’s path
So as I’ve mentioned, Jake Paul will test himself against a professional boxer for only the second time in his career tonight.
Things had been going swimmingly for the Problem Child, who previously boasted a 6-0 record with wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva among others.
But his perfect record now has a blemish.
Tommy Fury beat Paul by split decision in February, although the former Love Island contestant and brother of Tyson Fury, was knocked down by the YouTuber-turned-boxer in the eighth round that night.
Nonetheless, one judge scored it 75-74 to Paul, with the other two scoring it 76-73 to Fury.
Paul bounced back with another win over an ex-UFC star in Nate Diaz in August, but tonight he returns in the ring with a pro boxer.
Credit: GETTY What’s happening?
Nope, no titles or anything like that up for grabs tonight. This is a standard Cruiserweight contest under normal rules.
The main undercard is set to get underway at 12.30am UK time, with the main event ring-walks scheduled for 3.30am.
Obviously those timings could change depending on how quickly the undercard goes.
An early finish would be most welcome for me here blogging by candle light and drinking stale coffee.
Evening
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Although in Jake Paul’s case it should perhaps be…
If at first you don’t beat a professional boxer, fight another retired UFC star and then try again.
Yes that’s right, the Problem Child is back in then ring for the third time in 2023, and he’s fighting a pro boxer for only the second time in his career.
He’s up against *checks notes* Andre August…
Ok, he’s not a household name (anywhere in the world) but he does boast a 10-1 record and fancies his chances of doing some damage.
Credit: GETTY
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
