Even if Jake Paul Wins Against Andre August, His Road To Become a World Champion Is Far From a Couple of Years Deadline

A world champion. That’s what Jake Paul is determined to become. With a YouTube career spanning almost a decade and juggling multiple careers, he later found a calling in combat sports. After stamping himself as the influencer boxing GOAT, the American desires accolades from purists and a title strap. To achieve his dream, he clashes with André August this Friday at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. While he endeavors to solidify himself as a ‘boxer,’ a win might not propel him on the championship route.

Despite only a three-year-long professional career, ‘The Problem Child’ has been vocal about his ambition of becoming a champion. “I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion,” he expressed. However, he has set a deadline for having the gold around his waist by 2026. As time runs out for him, will the internet star fulfill his promise, or does he need more time to get molded as a champion? It seems the case is the latter.

Jake Paul: moving from a PPV star to a more traditional boxer

Paul has done little to comfort his critics, who have blasted him for fighting done-and-dusted MMA stars. His wins against Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz prompt little confidence. The only time he met a real boxer, Tommy Fury, he dropped the bout on points.

While many believed Paul did enough to secure a win against Fury, he fell to 6-1. Therefore, to steer his career away from the image of a PPV magnet to a more focused and illustrated career, he decided to share the ring with more experienced boxers. It’s not business anymore. The 26-year-old deciding not to fight on PPV anymore results from this long-thought-out process.

Further, Paul is adamant about his championship goal. “I’m dead serious. That is what I’m going to do. And this is the step in that direction,” he told MMA Junkie. He targets professional boxers to strengthen his resume. But is André August the right choice to boost his resume? Some might say no. The lingering question of his weak resume might persist after his fight on December 15.

Andre August: Ideal launchpad for ranked fighters but not championship

Logan and Jake Paul believe André August is a suitable opponent to test Jake Paul’s boxing prowess. However, August is not a boxer who turns heads. While his record of 10-1 is impressive and he is a feared knockout artist, August is also a nobody for the fans.

Unsurprisingly, the Cleveland native had a scathing response to defend his choice. “Who, who, who – what are you, a f***** owl? Andre August, that’s who. Shut the f*** up!” Paul asserted.

In addition, Paul risks losing to another boxer, which shatters what he is trying to build and dashes his championship dreams. On the other hand, if the YouTube star picks him apart, the critics will scorn him for cherry-picking a boxer. The optics in both cases are bad.

Subsequently, a win might help him land some good names, but not enough to push his way to the top quickly. Meanwhile, at 7-1, the social media influencer believes he can bludgeon others with his skills, especially his aestheticism. “I think I could do it quickly because of my focus, my dedication, and my athleticism,” Paul emphatically announced.

The future of Jake Paul and his cruiserweight challenge

Paul still believes he can climb to the top within two to three years. He is ready to rely on athleticism. Similarly, he has received a token of appreciation from Shadasia Green and Devin Haney. The Dream said, “I think Jake Paul is okay. He’s a real boxer.” Oscar De La Hoya has also backed Paul’s title challenge aspirations, as he once wrote, “I believe you will challenge for a world title.”

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But can you bridge the skills of a top-10-ranked cruiserweight boxer who has been learning to move around the ropes since a young age? While Jake Paul has a wrestling background, he is not as experienced. He has not spent years hitting the mitts. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman is eager to rank Paul in his WBC top-15. Lastly, he is also committed to making his PFL debut next year. Maybe he has too much on his plate to master either of the combat sports.

However, you can’t imagine him fighting the likes of WBC champion Noel Gevor or Ryan Rozicki within two to three years. Paul’s legitimacy as a boxer has yet to be maintained. His road to the title is longer than he likes to believe.

What do you make of this upcoming Jake Paul and Andre August matchup? Do you believe he has what it takes to become a champion?

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