Jake Paul Says Andre August Fight Not About Money, I Might Break Even!

Jake Paul‘s leaving a ton of cash on the desk in his upcoming boxing match … telling TMZ Sports activities he is extra targeted on being a world champion than promoting Pay-per-views.

The 26-year-old Drawback Baby is dealing with off in opposition to 35-year-old professional boxer Andre August in Orlando subsequent month … which is a stark distinction from his regular big-name opponents like Tommy Fury, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva.

Paul says that is by design … as he must tackle real-deal boxers to each silence his haters and transfer towards his purpose of being one of the best fighter on the planet — even when it would not line his pockets like his different high-profile bouts.

“That is in all probability only a break-even battle for me,” Jake advised Michael Babcock on the TMZ Sports activities TV present on FS1. “I in all probability will not even become profitable on it. Who is aware of what the end result is. It is $200,000 for a non-public jet to fly round simply to get me there and again.”

However, that is not fazing Jake — he makes it clear his solely concern is sharpening his abilities and taking up an even bigger problem in opposition to a man with extra wins and knockouts underneath his belt.

“He is a beast, he is a canine and he is coming to win,” Jake mentioned of his opponent. “That is his make-or-break second as a boxer himself. It is gonna be a very good battle.”

Jake made an incredible level — your complete world has watched all of his fights from the very starting … which is unprecedented for somebody within the sport. Often, dudes tackle smaller bouts to realize extra expertise earlier than getting massive.

Jake defined he is not going to depart the large PPV alternatives for good — which is perhaps excellent news for former boxing champion Andre Ward, who beforehand told us he was concerned with taking up one of many Paul brothers sooner or later.