JAKE PAUL has announced his boxing return just days after knocking out Andre August.
The YouTuber-turned boxer stopped August in the opening round of their December 15 bout.
And now Paul has taken to social media to announce he will be back in the ring in just 11 weeks time in Puerto Rico on March 2.
But the social media sensation will NOT be the night’s headliner, with women’s boxing legend Amanda Serrano instead at the top of the bill for her homecoming fight.
Paul said: “Fighting for the first time at home in Puerto Rico alongside one of the greatest fighters ever, Amanda Serrano, promises to be the event of a lifetime.
“I’m honoured to be the co-main event on Amanda’s homecoming card, and I could not be more excited to bring this historic event to Puerto Rico as I continue my path to becoming a world champion.
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“Our latest MVP signee, Wanna Walton, is making his global debut on this card, Bomba Gonzalez and Krystal Rosado are continuing their rise to stardom, and the whole island of Puerto Rico will finally get a chance to properly celebrate the greatness of Amanda Serrano.
“She is going to sell more tickets in one event than Katie Taylor did in two in Dublin.
“This is going to be the biggest night of boxing the Choliseo has ever seen and the world will be watching.”
The last time Paul did not top the bill was in November 2020 when he knocked out basketballer Nate Robinson, 39, on Mike Tyson’s undercard.
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Serrano, 35, looks set to defend her unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts in the 20,000-seat arena in her first bout back in Puerto Rico since 2017.
Paul, 26, meanwhile is coming off his first victory over a recognised boxer in August, 35, who was 10-1-1 before the KO defeat.
The American was beaten by Tommy Fury via split-decision in February but bounced back by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
And Paul has since confirmed his focus will be on rising the traditional ranks as he intends to face seasoned boxers going forward.
He said when asked on his next move: “More boxing prospects, more experience, more time in the ring under the bright lights staying active.
“And if the money fights want to come, I’ve got smoke for them too but right now I’m focussed on being one of the best in the world and creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports.
“Being able to become a world champion from Disney channel, three years ago not even knowing how to throw a jab or what an uppercut was.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
