Jake Paul is ready to risk his boxing career as he faces the second legitimate boxer of his young career on December 15. Andre August fights Paul in the Caribe Royale in Florida. The fight airs on DAZN worldwide.
Paul is known for facing MMA fighters and former basketball players. His last fight was a win against Nate Diaz, a rebound from a loss against boxer Tommy Fury. A criticism of Paul’s career has been that he chooses non-boxing opponents. “The Maverick” decided to spice things up by facing someone who has been in the sport for more than a cup of coffee.
“Ask and I shall deliver. August has more KOs than me, more wins than me, more experience than me, but I like to gamble. The path to world champ starts here. Just straight up boxing,” Paul said on social media.
August turned pro in 2013. With five wins via knockout, the 35-year-old is on a five-fight unbeaten streak. His last fight in August was his first in four years. Ranked 306th in the world boxing rankings per BoxRec, the combined records of August’s opponents before they faced him was 34-65-5.
WATCH: Jake Paul vs. Andre August, live on DAZN
While August may not have the drawing power of a Tommy Fury, he’s still a big name for Paul to conquer. This time, the fight isn’t on PPV. Here’s a breakdown of their purse history and how much they could make for this clash.
Jake Paul vs. Andre August fight purse, prize money
The exact purse payouts aren’t known. Paul did tell TMZ Sports that he would be losing out on money for taking this fight.
“100% I’m foregoing a lot of money,” Paul said via The Sun. “This is probably a break-even fight for me I probably won’t even make money on it. It’s not about the money it’s really about staying sharp and the experience of challenging myself in the ring with these guys – he’s a beast.”
Jake Paul’s career earnings
Per SportsZion, Paul took home $ 1.2 million for his fight against Nate Robinson, and, per MMA Junkie, $ 2 million in his first fight against Tyron Woodley in 2021. Per Total Sportal, Paul made $ 1.5 million against MMA legend Anderson Silva.
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Paul made about $ 3.2 million for the Tommy Fury bout via Sports Zion. That is before adding profits from the 65% PPV share he earned. The YouTuber claimed he made $ 30 million from that bout. Against Nate Diaz, Paul reportedly made about $ 2 million, before PPV sales.
What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Paul’s net worth is about $ 80 million. He was worth $ 30 million before the Tommy Fury fight and $ 60 million before facing Nate Diaz. In 2018, Paul made $ 21.5 million, making him the second-highest-paid YouTube star in the world.
Comparing him to his brother, Logan Paul’s net worth is about $ 75 million.
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Andre August’s career earnings
August’s career earnings are unknown. The Texas-born boxer is also a promoter, producing fights through August Boy Promotions.
What is Andre August’s net worth?
Per PlayersBio, Andre August has a reported net worth of about $ 100,000.
