Orlando, Florida – Jake Paul (8-1, 5 Kos) predicted a first round knockout, and he delivered, landing a right uppercut that sent Andre August (10-2-1, 5 Kos) to the canvas for the full 10 count.
In front of an excited crowd at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Jake Paul did what many believed he could not: defeat a boxer.
Andre is a three-time golden gloves champion whose inactivity could have been the reason he was chosen for this fight, but nonetheless has the skill to be categorized as a boxer.
Jake is set to announce his next opponent in the upcoming weeks. Nakisa Bidarian, co-owner of Most Valuable Promotions, stated at the post-fight press conference that UFC fighters are not presently allowed to fight Jake Paul, possibly hinting at a fight with another potential boxer.
Main card results:
Jake Paul lands a right uppercut that earns him the victory over Andre August in the first round. Franchon Crews Dezurn defeated Shadasia Green via unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 97-93).
Yoeniz Tellez scored a spectacular knockout in the 10th round to defeat Livan Navarro. Lorenzo Medina defeated Joshua Temple via a technical knockout in the 6th round.
Preliminary matches:
Zachary Randolph defeated Michael Manna by unanimous decision (60-54, 57-57, 58-56). Alexander Gueche defeated Clayton Ward via technical knockout in the third round.
