Yarrr! Jake Paul be layin' Andre August flat on 'is back in the very first round, makin' 'im bid adieu!
2023-12-15
Avast ye scallywags! 'Twas Jake Paul who foretold the brawlin' with Andre August, and in the first round, he did lay him low! On Friday night, at the grand Caribe Royale in Orlando, he made his words true, shiver me timbers!
In a surprising turn of events, Jake Paul lived up to his own prediction and knocked out Andre August in the first round of their fight on Friday night. This marked Paul's first knockout since his victory over Tyron Woodley in December 2021.Despite August landing a hard left, Paul quickly gained control and delivered a powerful uppercut with his right hand, causing August to slump to the mat. Paul confidently waved goodbye to his opponent as he stood over him. The fight lasted a mere two minutes and 32 seconds.
Ringside commentator Ariel Helwani provided a rather harsh analysis of August's demeanor before the fight, describing him as "terrified" and unwilling to speak. He also commented that August looked like a "dead man walking" and compared his locker room to a funeral home, possibly due to the overwhelming pressure of the spotlight. August himself admitted to experiencing a culture shock in an interview with Fox News Digital.
In a comical twist, Paul entered the ring to the tune of Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," not exactly a pump-up song. However, Paul may have intentionally chosen this mellow music to maintain his calmness.
The odds were in Paul's favor, with DraftKings placing him at -900 to win, and +2200 to win via knockout in the first round. Paul celebrated his victory by emphasizing the power of manifestation and plugging his energy drink, joking that August didn't need a CELSIUS to wake up.
Paul's record now stands at 8-1, with five knockouts. He took a moment to reflect on his journey from Disney Channel to the boxing ring, inspiring others to chase their dreams regardless of their starting point. Paul also teased an upcoming announcement but remained tight-lipped about his next opponent, confidently stating that whoever it may be, they won't be able to hang with him.