Jake Paul teases details on next fight by revealing he will face former junior Olympian with more KOs than last opponent
JAKE PAUL released details on his next fight – revealing it will be against an ex-junior Olympian with more knockouts than his last opponent. In December, the YouTuber-turned boxer knocked out Andre August, who came into the bout with a 10-1-1 record and five KOs.
Jake Paul returns on March 2Credit: Reuters
Paul returns on March 2 on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming.
And his Most Valuable Promotions banner teased details on the calibre of opponent he is set to fight.
They posted: “Almost time. This Tuesday. Jake Paul announces his next opponent.
“More wins than any previous opponent. More KOs than any previous opponent. Golden Gloves Champion. National Junior Olympics.”
READ MORE IN BOXING
Paul, 27, suffered defeat for the first time last February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24.
But he bounced back with a point victory over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, and first-round KO of August, 35.
The American held a press conference to announce his return but his opponent was not present.
But Paul revealed: “He’s a professional boxer with an even better record that Andre August and there will be an announcement coming soon.
Most read in Boxing
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
“But again, it’s another step up in competition, he’s won regional titles etc.
“Announcement will be coming soon but another step up in competition and continuing to challenge myself March 2nd.”
Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian also revealed another bout is being eyed for June or July.
Jake Paul will return in Puerto RicoCredit: Rex More