“This Was Dumb Publicity”: Career Stats of Jake Paul’s Yet to Be Announced Opponent Draws Mixed Reactions From Fans

Jake Paul recently shared insights into his upcoming fight, unveiling that he will be facing a former junior Olympian boasting more knockouts than his previous adversary. In December, Paul secured a victory over Andre August, who entered the match with a record of 10-1-1 and five KOs. Scheduled for Saturday, March 2 on Amanda Serrano‘s undercard in Puerto Rico, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions dropped hints about his next opponent. What was the hint one might wonder?

MVP took to Instagram to share a picture of Paul, with the caption providing the stats of his next opponent: “More wins than any previous opponent. More KOs than any previous opponent. Golden Gloves Champion. National Junior Olympics.”

Having faced a setback in February last year against Tommy Fury, Paul redeemed himself with a point victory over Nate Diaz and a first-round knockout against August in December. The 27-year-old boxer, eager for another challenge, mentioned during a press conference that his upcoming opponent holds a superior record compared to August.

With Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian hinting at another bout in June or July, it is evident that Paul is determined to continue pushing his limits and taking on increasingly formidable opponents. As the anticipation builds, boxing fans eagerly await the formal announcement of Paul’s next opponent for his March bout.

Fans in doubt about Jake Paul’s future prospects

Jake Paul’s choice of yet-to-be-disclosed opponent has sparked diverse reactions among fans. While some expressed excitement for Jake’s active participation, others questioned the strategy, expecting a more renowned contender. One fan seized the opportunity to make a humorous comment about Jake Paul fighting opponents in quick succession. The fan joked, “‘Ain’t really leave but I’m back ‘ Jake be staying active.”

Another fan pointed out the overtly high expectations boxing fans hold for Paul and his opponents. He claimed, ” No matter who Jake fights people gona hate. They expect him to face Caleb plant or something.”

Someone else chimed in and shared their hopes for the upcoming match-up. They hoped that Paul would have a decent opponent after all the secrecy with the build-up. He wrote, “About freakin time!!! This was dumb publicity. It better be a known name or this tactic will be a fail.”

A fan told Paul to follow a path similar to other amateur boxers. He said, “Who cares – Worzel Gummidge should either work through the ranks like amateur boxers do that have zero money or he should go back to Disney Channel.”

Meanwhile, one fan criticized, “Probably another boxer who has beaten nothing but bums lol.” Another fan joked about Paul’s next opponent being a minor. He stated, “National junior champion – fighting a 14 year old.”

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Overall, it seems that there are a lot of eyes on the line for Paul’s next match-up. In the meantime, do share your thoughts about the match-up in the comments below.

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