Jake Paul vs. Andre August odds, prediction, time: Boxing expert on 47-13 run makes picks for Dec. 15 fight
Jake Paul seeks his first victory against a legitimate boxing professional Friday when he takes on veteran Andre August in an eight-round main event. Their fight will anchor the main Paul vs. August fight card (7:30 p.m. ET) from the Caribe Royale in Orlando. In making this fight, Paul says he wants to shed the label of social media influencer and gain more respect as a professional boxer. His only defeat in the ring came in February against Tommy Fury, who loosely fits the definition of a pro fighter but also is better known for his exploits outside of the ring. Paul believes this fight shows a willingness to pay his dues like any other professional boxer and August, who returned to the ring this year following a four-year layoff, was happy to give Paul the litmus test he desires.
Paul is the -900 favorite (risk $900 to win $100), while August is priced at +600 in the latest Jake Paul vs. Andre August odds. The over/under for total rounds completed is 6.5 with the Over priced at -160 and the Under listed at +125. Before making any Jake Paul vs. Andre August picks, make sure you see the boxing predictions and betting advice from SportsLine analyst Peter Kahn.
Kahn is a true boxing insider who has his finger on the pulse of what's going on inside and outside of the ring. He has managed numerous world champions and currently manages 20 fighters through his company, Fight Game Advisors. Kahn won the 2022 Boxing Writers Association of America Cus D'Amato Manager of the Year award and was named to the 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.
Kahn is uncanny when it comes to picking fights. He is an astounding 47-13 on his last 60 SportsLine boxing picks, returning nearly $4,000 to $100 bettors. Anyone who has followed him has already seen massive returns.
Now, with Jake Paul vs. Andre August in sight, Kahn has studied the matchup from every angle and released confident picks for the fight. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Jake Paul vs. Andre August preview
Even Paul's most ardent critics will concede that the former YouTube star's biggest strength in the ring is punching power that is formidable by professional boxing standards. Now, Paul is out to prove it by scoring a knockout against a rugged veteran like August.
Paul's highlight-reel knockouts have come against the likes of former NBA player Nate Robinson and retired UFC fighters Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, both of whom were known more for their prolific ground games than striking.
Paul has gone the distance in three straight fights, and his last knockout came in a rematch with Woodley in December 2021. Even so, he has scored knockdowns in all but one of his fights, and Paul told the media he hopes to remind fans of his power with a memorable stoppage of August.
"I'm looking for that knockout. It's been too long without a knockout, so I'm going to try to deliver that for the fans at home," Paul said.
Some boxing fans were surprised when August was announced as Paul's upcoming opponent, and most admittedly had never heard of him before. Among those stunned by the development was August himself, who never imagined he'd receive the opportunity.
Ever since Paul became the prominent figure in influencer boxing, numerous would-be opponents from all walks have challenged him on social media and other platforms, hoping to garner the sizable paycheck that comes with the fight along with the opportunity to steal the spotlight should they emerge victorious.
August had no such ambition, and never asked for a fight with Paul. In fact, it was the other way around. When he was first contacted about the possibility, he ignored the texts because he thought he was being pranked. He ultimately came to realize the offer was legit and accepted.
Largely because of the unusual circumstances, August embraced the ultimate "nothing to lose" mentality and told the media he plans to just give his best effort and live with the result, win or lose.
"Nothing but respect for him, I tip my hat to him," August said of Paul. "Appreciate the opportunity, and I've seen what he's done for boxing. It's all good ... love and respect." See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Jake Paul vs. Andre August picks
Kahn likes the Under on total rounds. He's also locked in two other best bets, including a strong money-line pick and a method-of-victory prop that pays +300. You can only see those selections at SportsLine.
