On Friday, Jake Paul got a first-round, highlight-reel knockout of Andre August in Orlando. This knockout indicated that his second act of boxing leg looks promising as he put himself out there as a cruiserweight title contender.
Paul threw a right uppercut that landed clean on August, making him bounce off the canvas headfirst. The match referee waved off with 28 seconds remaining in the first round.
Paul said he set up his shot, and August went night-night. Paul was with his brother and WWE’s US champion, Logan Paul. He said it is all part of the process; the next stop is the World Championship, and these guys cannot hang with him.
Friday night’s fight showed a directional shift, a combination meant to gain impact for Paul than just a win as he moves forward to compete for the 200-pound belt.
August came back in August to get a decision in a six-round fight, ending a nearly 4-year layoff. He was Paul’s most experienced opponent yet.
Paul said he is focusing on becoming the best in the world and is creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports. Getting the opportunity to become a world champion from Disney Channel, he said he is hooked.
What went down?
On Friday, Jake Paul knocked out Andre August in the first round by landing a perfect uppercut.
This was Paul’s second fight as a pro boxer. His first fight was in February against Tommy Fury, where he lost. This time, he was much better equipped.
Paul was light on his legs from the moment the bell rang, throwing straight right at August the moment 35-year-old August got a strong right hook to his head.
The attack was out of nowhere. Paul managed to make such a perfect uppercut that landed on August, knocking him out.
August went into the fight against Paul with a 10-11 record and 5 knockouts against Paul’s 4. August was unable to get back on his feet before the referee counted. The finish came at 2:32, Paul enhanced his record to 8-1 with 5 KOs.
Right after the victory, Paul Said manifested this first-round knock-out victory all week. He said this is the power of manifestation, and he said he has been nice to his opponent, taking them in later rounds.
He said next, he will fight more boxing prospects and get more experience, spending more time under bright light in the ring. If there will be money fights, he will be ready. Now, he is focusing on getting the best in the world and is trying to create one of the best stories in the world of sports history.
He said he feels incredible to inspire younger kids that whatever one wants to achieve can be pursued and rise to the top.
He also teased an announcement that may happen next week. This announcement will be regarding his next fight in the ring. Paul signed up for the Pro Fighters League before this year, and in 2024, he is expected to make a debut in MMA.
Fan reactions
Jake fans flooded Instagram to congratulate him on this victory. One fan commented on Instagram that haters can say that it is all rigged, but all of you said to fight a real boxer, so all of you need to shut your mouth because Jake knocked him.
One more fan said Jake knocked all of you out, and you’re still saying it is rigged.
Another user said he lives to see people hate Jake from behind their mobile screens, Jake is out there making a life, succeeding, and making millions in the process.
Crews Dezurn upset Green
Shadasia Green was upset by Franchise Crews-Dezurn to get back the WBC super middleweight title in the feature. The scores were 98-92, 97-93 and 97-93.
Crews Dezurn’s 9-2, 2KOs and Green’s 13-1, 11 Kos were battling for a 168-pound title that was available after Savannah Marshall’s injury.
