Jake Paul will return to the ring in August for his sixth professional fight.
The YouTube star has won each of his five contests to date while recording four stoppages. He has steadily stepped up his level of opposition, culminating in a KO of Tyron Woodley in their rematch.
Paul had been due to take on Tommy Fury, brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson, last December but the Brit was forced to pull out with an injury. That fight could be rearranged for this summer with Fury set to appear on the undercard of his brother's clash with Dilian Whyte on April 23.
Other options for Paul include former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr with the son of the Mexican legend appearing open to the bout. Paul has been focusing on the promotion of his stablemate Amanda Serrano's undisputed clash with Katie Taylor next month.
But in a clip posted to social media, he said: "August we're back, baby" as he returned to training at his base in Puerto Rico. Paul, 25, made his boxing debut in 2020 when he stopped fellow social media star AnEsonGib in Miami.
Fury's withdrawal saw Woodley accept a second fight with Paul at short notice and after a dour opening five rounds, the younger man detonated his right hand in the sixth session to bring their rivalry to a concussive end.
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He went on to knock out former NBA star Nate Robinson before turning his attention to MMA fighters. Wrestler Ben Askren was also stopped before Woodley took Paul the eight-round distance in their first fight with the YouTuber winning by split-decision.
Paul has been reluctant to commit to a fight with Fury after pouring scorn on the unbeaten light-heavyweight's decision to pull out. "I don't think a fight will ever happen," he said. "I don't wanna give him the opportunity. He had his shot. "I'd like to see him have to fight 20 more times to even get the same payday he was gonna get vs me. Sorry Tommy, it's not going to happen."
