When is Jake Paul fight? Date and start time for Andre August fight

Jake Paul returns to the ring this week when he takes on unknown professional boxer Andre August in what will be the YouTuber's third fight of the year

Jake Paul returns to the ring for the third time this year - and his eighth appearance in total - as he looks to close out 2023 with another victory.

Having started the year by losing to Tommy Fury, Paul bounced back to outpoint UFC legend Nate Diaz in August. He has now taken his career in a different direction, however, and plans to take a more traditional route to a world title shot.

That begins this week when he takes on little-known professional boxer Andre August. The 35-year-old has won 10 of his 12 fights but has faced weak opposition and looks to have been hand-picked by Paul and his team. Here is everything you need to know about the contest...

When is Jake Paul fighting and what time will it start in the UK?

Jake Paul and Andre August will likely walk to the ring at around 4am UK time on Friday, December 15, which will be 11pm in Florida where the fight is being held. The exact start time will depend on how long the undercard fights take to complete, but it is unlikely to be much earlier than 4am.

How to watch Jake Paul fight on TV and via live stream

Who is on the undercard?

Yoenis Tellez vs Livan Navarro

Shadasia Green vs Franchon Crews Dezurn

Elijah Flores vs Javier Mayora

Zachary Randolph vs Michael Manna

Lorenzo Medina vs Joshua Temple

Alexander Gueche vs Clayton Ward

Xavier Bocanegra vs TBA

Quotes corner

Jake Paul : "I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life. So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness."

Andre August: "I don't talk very much. I’m all about that action! Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources but he doesn’t have my hunger. When that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good."