JAKE PAUL has claimed he could lose money when he fights Andre August.
The YouTuber-turned-fighter is set to fight the professional boxer on December 15.
ReutersJake Paul has revealed he could lose money when he fights Andre August[/caption]
Instagram @silverback_bmgPaul faces August on December 15[/caption]
The bout will air live on DAZN but poor ticket sales means Paul risks making a loss on the fight.
However he is not concerned as he is keen to take on August to build his experience as a wannabe professional.
Up until now Paul has fought mostly retired MMA stars or fellow YouTubers, suggesting he has always had a big day.
But he now appears to be satisfied financially so is willing to forgo money in return for fighting an actual pro boxer.
He told TMZ Sports: “100 per cent I’m foregoing a lot of money. This is probably a break even fight for me I probably won’t even make money on it.
“It’s not about the money it’s really about staying sharp and the experience of challenging myself in the ring with these guys – he’s a beast.”
Paul claims he has “lost count” of how much he is worth with Forbes estimating he has a fortune of £31.4million.
He claimed to have made close to £24m for his fight with Tommy Fury earlier this year – which was the first time he tasted defeat in the ring.
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Prior to that Paul revealed he made £30m from three fights in 2021 against Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, who he beat twice.
Paul is also keen to pursue an MMA career and is hoping for his first fight to take place by the end of 2024.