Jake Paul Booked Against Pro Boxer Andre August on Dec. 15

YouTube personality-turned-fighter Jake Paul will square off against Andre August in his next professional boxing match on Dec. 15.

The bout will be contested over eight rounds at cruiserweight (200 pounds) and takes place at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. While most of Paul’s fights have been available via pay-per-view, this one will be part of the DAZN subscription package.

August, who owns a 10-1-1 mark in boxing with five knockouts, is the most experienced opponent Paul has faced to date. “The Problem Child” has made his name primarily by facing mixed martial artists thus far in his career.

“I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life,” Paul said in a release. “So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, December 15th live on DAZN for the world to see.”

Paul is 7-1 as a boxer, with his lone defeat coming against Tommy Fury via split decision on Feb. 26. He returned to the win column with a 10-round verdict against Nate Diaz this past August. Paul also owns victories over the likes of Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice) and Anderson Silva.

The 35-year-old August has won his last five appearances, but he will be competing in an eight-round fight for the first time in his career.

"Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources but he doesn't have my hunger," August said in a release. "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."