Jake Paul has graduated from being a YouTuber to a boxer, and now a promoter. On Monday, the 25-year-old gave another glimpse of his ability to grab the limelight as he wore a Donald Trump-inspired hat while promoting an upcoming boxing match in London.
Ireland's Katie Taylor is all set to put her world lightweight title on the line against Puerto Rican Amanda Serrano - who has signed with Paul's promotion - in April when they will become the first female fighters to headline a card at New York's Madison Square Garden.
The April 30 bout is billed as the biggest fight in women's boxing history. Taylor, 35, will defend her lightweight belts for the sixth time since winning them in 2019.
"This is a fight I've wanted for a long, long time and I'm just excited for it to finally take place because these are the kind of fights I'm in the sport for," 2012 London Olympics gold medallist Taylor said.
"People have been talking about this fight for years and there have been times I wondered if it was ever going to happen."
Serrano, 33, is a serious contender as a seven-weight world champion. She signed with Paul's Most Valuable Promotions last year and said she is ecstatic about the bout.
"For 13 years I've been professional and every other day I have wanted to quit ... never did I imagine making the money I have today. I mean, headlining MSG, like what?" she said.
Paul did his bit to ensure eyeballs on the event as he wore the distinct red hat with the words 'Make Boxing Great Again' on it during the promotional tour in the UK.
Last December, Paul extended his perfect record after crushing Tyron Woodley with a vicious knockout blow in the sixth round in Florida.
Paul beat former UFC champion Woodley for the second time in four months and improved his professional boxing record to 5-0.
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Jake Paul looks back after knocking out Tyron Woodley during the sixth round of their cruiserweight fight in Tampa. AP -
Jake Paul enters the ring. AFP -
YouTube personality Jake Paul fights former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. AFP -
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley fight at Amalie Arena. USA Today -
Jake Paul in action against Tyron Woodley. USA Today -
Jake Paul punches Tyron Woodley. AP -
Tyron Woodley throws Jake Paul to the canvas. AFP -
Jake Paul celebrates after knocking out Tyron Woodley. AP -
Jake Paul celebrates after knocking out Tyron Woodley. USA Today -
Jake Paul after knocking out Tyron Woddley in the sixth round. AFP -
Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Tyron Woodley. USA Today -
Tyron Woodley lays on the ground after being knocked out by Jake Pau. USA Today
