Proving that he is taking boxing seriously, Jake Paul is ready to risk it all, from his reputation to his bank account. Paul faces Andre August at the Caribe Royale in Florida on December 15.
Paul has faced YouTubers, former NBA players and retired MMA stars in the ring. His only contest against a boxer was a loss against Tommy Fury, a fight in which he knocked down by the former Love Island star. Paul last faced Nate Diaz.
Several of his fights have been in grand arenas with thousands of fans. Against August in Florida, Paul believes he could lose a lot of money, but the result will be worth it.
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"This is probably just a break-even fight for me," Jake told TMZ Sports. "I probably won't even make money on it. Who knows what the outcome is. It's $200,000 for a private jet to fly around just to get me there and back. He’s a beast, he's a dog, and he's coming to win. This is his make-or-break moment as a boxer himself. It's gonna be a really good fight."
August turned pro in 2013 and is on a five-fight unbeaten streak. He last fought in August, and the 35-year-old is ready to defy the odds against the YouTuber.
Outside the main event, a world title is on the line, while several young fighters look to impress. Here’s a breakdown of the entire Jake Paul vs. Andre August undercard.
Jake Paul vs. Andre August undercard
Shadasia Green vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn
- Division: Super Middleweight
- Green record: 13-0
- Crews-Dezurn record: 8-2
- Belts at stake: WBC super middleweight title
Signed by Most Valuable Promotions, Green (13-0) turned pro in 2019. "The Sweet Terminator" beat former champion Elin Cederroos in February and last fought in August, when she defeated Olivia Curry. Green is a former Division I basketball player for Old Dominion University.
"I've poured blood, sweat, tears, and every ounce of determination into this journey,” said Green. “Stepping into the ring for the WBC super middleweight championship is a dream come true. Franchon is a beast in the ring, but make no mistake: when we meet in that ring, it's going to be an all-out war, and I'm coming for that title."
A 2012 World Championships silver medalist, Crews-Dezurn (8-2) turned pro in 2016 and lost to Claressa Shields in her debut. She beat Maricela Cornejo in 2018 to win the WBC title and again in 2019 for the WBO belt.
A loss against Alejandra Jimenez got overturned into a no-contest following a failed drug test on the part of Jimenez. "The Heavy Hitting Diva” edged Cederroos in April 2022 to become the undisputed super middleweight champion but lost the belts in her last fight against Savannah Marshall in July.
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“I’m super excited about this fight on December 15 against Shadasia Green. I am looking forward to winning the WBC belt on my road back to becoming undisputed for a second time,” said Crews-Dezurn.
“Shadasia was always going to be my next fight. It’s just under a little different circumstances but the same mission. My goal is not to prove others wrong. I’m very confident in myself, so I’m just focused on proving myself right."
Yoenis Tellez vs. Livan Navarro
- Division: Super Welterweight
- Tellez record: 6-0
- Lorenzo record: 15-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Tellez (6-0) turned pro in 2020. The 23-year-old has won all but one fight via knockout. He last fought in July, beating Sergio Garcia via TKO.
Navarro (15-1) turned pro in 2015. "Machine Gun Kid" lost against Justin DeLoach in 2020 and has since won four in a row. His last fight was a knockout win in October against Carlos Perez.
Lorenzo Medina vs. Joshua Temple
- Division: Heavyweight
- Medina record: 8-0
- Temple record: 12-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Medina (8-0) turned pro in 2022 and has won all but one fight via knockout. The 19-year-old is 4-0 in 2023, beating Antonio Torres in his last fight in August via TKO.
Temple (12-2) turned pro in 2016 and has won ten fights via knockout. On a five-fight win streak, his last fight was a knockout win in August against Milton Nunez.
Elijah Flores vs. Javier Mayoral
- Division: Welterweight
- Flores record: 6-0
- Mayoral record: 6-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Flores (6-0) turned pro in 2021. The 19-year-old last fought in August, beating Elijah Williams via majority decision.
Mayoral (6-3-1) turned pro in 2018. The Mexican fighter is 1-1-1 in 2023, with his last fight being a win in September against Amir Mason.
Xavier Bocanegra vs. TBA
- Division: Featherweight
- Bocanegra record: 3-0
- TBA record: N/A
Bocanegra (3-0) turned pro in 2022. The 20-year-old last fought in August, beating Julian Yanez via knockout.
Alexander Gueche vs. TBA
- Division: Bantamweight
- Gueche record: 2-0
- TBA record: N/A
- Belts at stake: N/A
Gueche (2-0) turned pro in August. His last fight was a knockout win in November against Eliezer Cruz.
When is Jake Paul vs. Andre August?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Friday, December 15 | 7:30 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m. PT | 7:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, December 16 | 12:30 a.m. GMT | 3:15 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Saturday, December 16 | 11:30 a.m. AEDT | 2:15 p.m. AEDT |
How to watch Jake Paul vs. Andre August
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | DAZN |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN 1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | — | DAZN |
The Jake Paul vs. Andre August fight card will be available via DAZN.
Jake Paul vs. Andre August price: How much does the fight cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
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