Jake Paul's ambitions in combat sports appear boundless, though boxing remains his first love. The polarizing former social media maven steps back into the ring Friday in an eight-round main event against journeyman Andre August. Their showdown tops the main Paul vs. August fight card (7:30 p.m. ET) from the Caribe Royale in Orlando, with the main event expected around 10:30 p.m. ET. Although Paul is well known for his massive presence in the influencer boxing craze, he also has had success as a boxing promoter and recently signed a deal with the mixed martial arts outfit PFL. Even so, Paul maintains he intends to succeed in professional boxing and is taking a step toward that goal against August, a relative unknown in the boxing world who nonetheless has just one defeat over 12 career fights.
Paul is the -900 favorite (risk $900 to win $100), while August is priced at +600 in the latest Jake Paul vs. Andre August odds. The over/under for total rounds completed is 6.5 with the Over priced at -160 and the Under listed at +125. Before making any Jake Paul vs. Andre August picks, make sure you see the boxing predictions and betting advice from SportsLine analyst Peter Kahn.
Kahn is a true boxing insider who has his finger on the pulse of what's going on inside and outside of the ring. He has managed numerous world champions and currently manages 20 fighters through his company, Fight Game Advisors. Kahn won the 2022 Boxing Writers Association of America Cus D'Amato Manager of the Year award and was named to the 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.
Kahn is uncanny when it comes to picking fights. He is an astounding 47-13 on his last 60 SportsLine boxing picks, returning nearly $4,000 to $100 bettors. Anyone who has followed him has already seen massive returns.
Now, with Jake Paul vs. Andre August in sight, Kahn has studied the matchup from every angle and released confident picks for the fight. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Jake Paul vs. Andre August preview
Even Paul's most ardent critics will concede that the former YouTube star's biggest strength in the ring is punching power that is formidable by professional boxing standards. Now, Paul is out to prove it by scoring a knockout against a rugged veteran like August.
Paul's highlight-reel knockouts have come against the likes of former NBA player Nate Robinson and retired UFC fighters Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, both of whom were known more for their prolific ground games than striking.
Paul has gone the distance in three straight fights, and his last knockout came in a rematch with Woodley in December 2021. Even so, he has scored knockdowns in all but one of his fights, and Paul told the media he hopes to remind fans of his power with a memorable stoppage of August.
"I'm looking for that knockout. It's been too long without a knockout, so I'm going to try to deliver that for the fans at home," Paul said.
One advantage August believes himself to hold over Paul is one of perspective. Even though August is quiet and mild-mannered by nature and not used to media exposure, he shared some of his background story amid the numerous interviews he conducted this week.
August grew up amid poverty and high crime in Beaumont, Texas, and eventually turned to boxing to get off the streets, break gang affiliations and give his life some positive direction. He's accustomed to grinding his way through training camps in exchange for a meager paycheck amid nearly zero fanfare.
Although he will receive a bigger payday and more media exposure than he's ever seen for this fight, August said his primary goal is to acquit himself well and give a respectable showing. He knows doing so could lead to bigger opportunities both inside and outside of the boxing ring.
"Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team, and the resources, but he doesn't have my hunger," August said. "When that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good." See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Jake Paul vs. Andre August picks
Kahn likes the Under on total rounds. He's also locked in two other best bets, including a strong money-line pick and a method-of-victory prop that pays +300. You can only see those selections at SportsLine.
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