Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Huge KO in first round and undercard results tonight
Re-live updates from the main event and undercard in Orlando, Florida
Jake Paul secured a stunning, first-round knockout in his fight with Andre August on Friday, stopping the boxer with a clean uppercut in Orlando.
The fight marked Paul’s second outing against a professional boxer, following his points loss to Tommy Fury in February, and the YouTube star fared much better on this occasion.
Paul, 26, was light on his feet from the opening bell, slinging straight rights at the mid-section of August, before the 35-year-old landed a strong right hook to the head of his fellow American.
Out of nowhere, however, Paul snuck a brilliant right uppercut behind a jab to drop August badly. August, who entered the fight with a 10-1-1 record and five knockouts to Paul’s four, was unable to beat the referee’s count, signalling the end of the bout.
With the finish, which came at 2:32 of the first round, Paul improved his record to 8-1 (5 KOs). Re-live updates from Paul vs August and the undercard fights, below.
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE
Here we go! Round 1 under way!
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE
Time for the MAIN EVENT!
Eight rounds scheduled.
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Crews-Dezurn, who was undisputed in the division until a narrow loss to Savannah Marshall earlier this year, is emotional as she celebrates her win.
Next up, the main event... Jake Paul vs Andre August...
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Franchon Crews-Dezurn def. Shadasia Green via unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 97-93).
Crews-Dezurn regains the WBC super-middleweight title, winning the vacant belt by handing Green a first professional loss!
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Round 10
Final frame! Great jab at the end of a combination by Crews-Dezurn. She was a sizeable underdog here, and she may be making a mockery of those odds.
Left hooks landing for Crews-Dezurn now, while right straights are on point for Green.
A frantic end to the fight ensues!
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Round 9
Pentultimate round. Lovely flurry from Crews-Dezurn, who mixes up her shots and switches targets.
Great uppercut by Green now, which she sneaks through her fellow American’s guard.
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Round 8
Three rounds to go. Green has been the more accurate puncher, but Crews-Dezurn has been much busier. We’ll see what the judges favour, if we get to the final bell.
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Round 7
Green lands a hard right hook, and Crews-Dezurn takes a knee – but it’s ruled a trip!
Heavy hooks by Crews-Dezurn, as the action resumes. She’s alternating between the body and head of Green.
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Round 6
Crews-Dezurn looks to push the pace, loading up on her shots all the while.
Green lands a decent counter hook, but Crews-Dezurn’s activity may be the difference at the moment.
Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE: Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Round 5
Crews-Dezurn misses with a leaping left hook. Lots of effort from both women in close, but nothing of note lands for either fighter.
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