‘I’m BACK baby’: Jake Paul announces boxing return in new training footage on Instagram… as social media star declares ‘August’ as his return date following knockout win over Tyron Woodley
- Jake Paul has teased his return to boxing in a new Instagram post on Friday
- The American posted a short training clip before saying ‘August, I’m back baby’
- Paul will be looking to follow-up from his knockout win over Tyron Woodley
- Social media star was scheduled to fight Tommy Fury before Brit pulled out
Jake Paul has announced his boxing return in a recent Instagram post, where the social media star showed off some pad work as well.
The 25-year-old boasts a 5-0 professional boxing record with his most recent win coming in impressive fashion, knocking out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
Paul, who was scheduled to fight Tommy Fury before the Brit pulled out with injury, has now teased fans with a return to the ring in August.
Jake Paul has announced his boxing return in a new Instagram post on Friday afternoon
25-year-old will look to follow up his knockout victory over former UFC star Tyron Woodley
In the video, Paul shows off some his jab as well as some slick combinations before turning the camera and making his announcement.
Paul said: ‘August, I’m back baby. Let’s get it.’
The American hasn’t fought since his impressive knockout victory over Tyron Woodley in Florida at the end of the year.
Former Love Island contestant Tommy Fury was scheduled to fight Paul but pulled out due to injury weeks before the fight – which is when Woodley stepped in. Perhaps that could be the next bout being lined up.
Tommy Fury could potentially be Paul’s next opponent after their arranged bout fell through
In a recent interview, Mike Tyson said it would take $1billion for him to step into the ring with Paul after speculation grew over a potential bout.
Questioned on how much money he would want to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, Tyson said: ‘A billion bucks.
‘We got to get some more [money] man. S***, blue-eyed, blonde hair… that s*** is very expensive.
‘We need to get some more money, man.’
Paul stopped former UFC welterweight champion in dramatic fashion in Florida last year
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