Jake Paul announces date of next fight as fans demand showdown with KSI
Jake Paul has confirmed he will return to boxing on December 15, although his opponent has not been announced yet.
'The Problem Child' last fought in August, beating former MMA star Nate Diaz by unanimous decision.
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He was cheering on older brother Logan Paul, who secured a victory over MMA star Dillon Danis on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard, ringside last weekend.
The roles are set to reversed two months on with the younger Paul brother, who's set to take part in his ninth professional bout.
"Eight fights in the boxing game and I’m already its biggest name," Paul said in a press release.
"I’ve proved that I can headline the biggest global events and defy the odds. PPV after PPV after PPV, and I’m just getting started.
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“My mission is to be a world champion and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there. December 15th is the next step on my journey, and I promise you’re not going to want to miss it.”
A venue or opponent is yet to be announced, although fans will find out who will lock horns with Paul on October 27.
Danis called out Paul after losing to his older brother, while a showdown with fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been mooted - the Brit has spoken of his desire to take on Paul on numerous occasions.
And these fans are desperate to see that fight come to fruition.
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One fan said: "Jake vs KSI is what we all want [praying emoji]."
Alongside a fake KSI vs Paul fight poster, this fan said: "Man this is all we need."
Another said: "Just fight KSI then you can do your world champion thing…"
Meanwhile, this fan would settle for a different opponent if the KSI fight doesn't happen, saying: "FIGHT DILLON OR KSI!!!!"
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