Showtime has officially announced that popular cruiserweight YouTube boxer Jake “The Problem Child” Paul (5-0, 4 KOs), fresh off of his viral one-punch knockout victory in December, and Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (42-2-1, 30 KOs), the unified female featherweight world champion who is coming off one of the most significant matches in women’s boxing history, will headline in dual main events at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 6 live on Showtime PPV in an event presented by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). Opponents for both bouts are to be announced.
“It has been one hell of a year already,” said Paul. “I couldn’t have been prouder of Amanda when she went toe-to-toe against Katie Taylor in April and made history at MSG. Now, to be able to make my own history at the Garden and share the night with Amanda is just the epitome of the American dream. This is a special moment for the entire creator community and I promise I will once again show the world anything is possible.”
Great to see Jake Paul back as he has helped the sport of boxing survive. Hopefully he’s in with a worthy opponent. Feels like he’s sort of dragging Amanda Serrano along with him at this point. After losing her last fight and costing me a ton of money (I’m not the only person who hates her now), I hope she’s in with a beatable opponent.
Amanda cost you a ton of money or the judges did? It was close enough to say it could have gone either way, in my view. Amanda did her job.
Did you watch the Amanda Serrano fight? She was in with a beatable opponent. You get what you deserve betting on Women’s Boxing.
A lot of people hate Jake Paul, but I call those haters, “Trolls” who are jealous. The young man has done a lot for women boxing and help put women boxing on the main stage. Also, he hits very hard so that there is ok in my book. Team JP
Interesting words coming from one of the biggest haters on this site. Youve already lost a bunch of points this week alone.
Your cosigning of Jake Paul should get you sent to the gypsies.
NJ Boxing:
– Don’t hold out on Arturo.
– Tell’m how you really feel.
– Take care
Oh that’s right. He’s done soooo much for womens boxing.Lmfao… He promotes one female fighter.
Celebrity boxing – who is he fighting next? Right now he is a joke – it’s a freak show fighting retired MMA guys who never had any boxing skills. Perhaps the WWE next fight Bobby Lashley he had a go at MMA. It’s a joke no one that takes boxing seriously takes the you tube clown serious.
Good for him
Before the Paul brothers got into boxing I didnt know them. I from time to time saw some Youtube clip they posted, but I didnt watch it. Just seemed like two silly people making money doing silly things. When they started boxing I thought as a “celeb” boxing event it was fine. Its a different type and not “real” boxing. Then he said he wanted to be a real boxer, but fought washed up non boxers. I thought this guy is a joke, but he is bringing in a huge amount of people not normally interested in the sport. Then he faced a good fighter who was smaller, older and retired, but still a good fighter. I thought Woodly won the fights fight and thought for sure he would KO Jake and I was completely wrong. Bottom line is the guy is training and putting in the time. He is only 5-0 with no back ground. Id like to see him fight a real fighter, but as a 5-0 guy I catch myself expecting more from him than I would any other guy who is 5-0. Im hoping he fights a boxer in his upcoming fight even if that guy is 5-20 at least we could see him in with somebody who knows how to box. I dont expect him to face a true boxer who is 5-0, but I was surprised he gave Woodly the rematch so who knows. Bottom line is Im actually interested in seeing his next fight. I went from zero interested to actually interested in five fights. Im not sure why anyone would hate the guy since hes not making a joke out of the sport. As long as the guy is putting in the time and his level goes up each time I think Ill continue to watch.
Here we go with this clown show
I will not be watching this PPV on my FireStick.
paul is nothing more than an arrogant club fighter.
Serrano vs Taylor was one of the best fights ever, male or female. The fans won!
As far as Paul is concerned. I never heard about him prior, and I’m not a fan, but he does respect the sport of boxing because he’s taking it serious. He’s putting the work in. He’s doing it the right way.
Keep in mind, he’s not boxing because he has to, he wants to. He’s willingly accepting to get punched in the face. It takes nuts and guts to do that! I tip my hat to him.
And as far as his competition so far, I mean what do you expect, he’s still green, he’s only 5-0 with no fighting background. Give him a break and be realistic. Not even most pro boxers with stellar amateur careers are fighting monsters in their first 10 fights. He’s learning on the job, so far so good.
I never paid for any of his ppv’s, nor do I follow his career, but I do respect his hustle. I’m not mad at the young man. Do your thing!