Jake Paul is gearing up for his return to the ring against American boxer Andre August in Orlando next month. The YouTube sensation, also known as “The Problem Child,” last fought in August. He secured a unanimous decision victory against UFC legend Nate Diaz despite facing some challenging moments. The upcoming bout, slated for Cruiserweight, promises an exciting eight-round showdown, adding another chapter to Paul’s evolving boxing journey.

Paul, who is not completely focused on his boxing career, explains why he is willing to take on a match which does not promise a huge pay. Let us hear out the reasoning he gave on TMZSports’s YouTube channel.

Jake Paul willing to take financial losses to fight Andre August

Paul reaffirmed his determination to become a world champion, dispelling notions of mere marketing strategies. He drew parallels with established champions like Terence Crawford and Gervonta Davis. “Terence Crawford, Gervonta Davis fighting guys with nowhere near the experience level as Andre August to build their experience level and that’s the path I am on.” According to Paul, they chose fighters with much less experience when they were on their 9th fight. Paul sees this move as following the footsteps of champions who took similar paths. Paul has decided to prioritise the journey to becoming a world champion over business.

When questioned about potentially sacrificing earnings to face less-renowned opponents, Paul expressed a resolute commitment, willing to forego money for the time being. In fact, he anticipates the upcoming fight with August may be a financial loss. He reached this conclusion after factoring in expenses like a private jet for the team which will cost him around $200,000.

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However, the financial aspects take a back seat. Why? “So, it’s like when you factor in all of these things, it is not about the money, it’s about focussing in staying sharp and the experience of challenging myself in the ring with these guys who have been doing this their whole life “he’s a beast, a dog and he’s coming to win.” This, for Paul, is an investment in his growth.

PFL makes a new offer to Nate Diaz

The PFL, persistent in arranging an MMA bout between Nate Diaz and Paul, has unveiled an upgraded offer. Donn Davis shared insights with MMA Fighting. He emphasized the flexibility and openness of the PFL canvas and extended a generous offer, stating, “Here’s $15 million, here’s Jake.”

The offer ranges from $10 to $15 million. The organization is quite committed to making the fight happen. The narrative paints a picture of PFL’s earnest pursuit, portraying the canvas as a welcoming space for this potentially blockbuster showdown. Now, it is upon Diaz whether to accept the attractive offer or not.

With Paul prepping for his next decisive boxing match, he is also eyeing a debut in MMA. While some might find the idea a little disruptive, the interest of Paul in combat sports is only peaking. What do you predict of the bout between Paul and August? We would love to hear your views.

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