Jake Paul has swapped Youtube fame for flipping tyres, high level sparring and brutal sprint sessions as the internet star-turned-boxer talks through his 11 workouts a WEEK while getting serious about success in the ring
Jake Paul has not been shy in his ambition to become world champion in the ring, with the YouTuber turned boxing star facing his biggest challenge yet in the United States on Friday.
Paul will step into the ring for the ninth professional fight of his career at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida, where he will take on 10-1 cruiserweight Andre August.
The fight will mark another big step for Paul, with the former Disney Channel star facing only his second pro boxer opponent after Tommy Fury in February.
Paul is pursuing a serious future in boxing, away from crossover fights where he dipped his toes in the water against fellow YouTubers and former UFC stars.
Given the higher quality of opponent, Paul is forced to undertake grueling camps to hone his preparations and ensure he is competitive when he steps into the ring.
Jake Paul faces Andre August on Friday night in the biggest challenge of his boxing career
Paul has undergone a major transformation from a Disney star to a professional boxer
His last fight took place in August, when he defeated former UFC fighter Nate Diaz
Fans have witnessed Paul's transformation from a skinny teenage internet star to a physical specimen as he tries to have the clout to take him to the top.
Speaking to Mail Sport's 'The Hook' podcast ahead of his showdown with August, Paul admitted his training regime is 'intense' as he combines gym work, sparring and track work to get into top condition.
“There are points in camp where it will be 11 practices a week,” Paul said.
'It's intense man, track work with sprints, 800 meters, 200 meters back to back. 25 rounds in the gym, sparring with high-level guys.
“Strength exercises, sitting on the bench, squatting, flipping tires, sledgehammers, jogging five miles.
“Everything you see in the movies is really what it is.”
Fans have been able to chart Paul's progress on Instagram, with the star providing regular updates and photos in the lead-up to the fights.
Paul has admitted that the demands have changed since he started his journey in boxing in 2018 in a fight against YouTuber Deji Olatunji.
Paul revealed he completes around 11 training sessions a week, including high-level sparring sessions
Tire flipping is part of the training, which Paul says is 'Everything you see in the movies'
Track sessions with sprints and medium-distance running are part of Paul's 'intensive' regime
The 26-year-old revealed that he had initially been able to eat whatever he wanted, all while packing on muscle mass.
The Problem Child has acknowledged that his weight has fluctuated throughout his boxing career.
Paul weighed 191.7 pounds for his debut fight, but the 6-foot-1 cruiserweight was down to 183.6 pounds for his fight against Fury earlier this year.
He has now reached his highest weight yet, weighing in at 199.4 pounds for his showdown against August.
Paul has been able to rely on the support of his nutritionists to help him prepare for fights, while managing the huge calorie output of the training regime, which also includes 'thousands of push-ups, abs and neck exercises every day'.
“I really enjoyed it,” Paul said.
'I eat super clean and the nutritionists really count my calorie output and intake every day.
“At the beginning of the boxing journey, we weren't losing weight. I could eat whatever I wanted, which was nice and it definitely made things easier.
“We're at a point now where we're figuring out certain weights for each fight.
The American admits that his weight has fluctuated during his professional boxing career
Paul tipped the scales at 199.4 pounds for his fight with August, his heaviest weight of his career
The American is supported by a team of nutritionists to help him meet the demands of the training
“Nate Diaz was 185 pounds, this fight 200 pounds, so definitely fluctuates within that range.”
Paul had previously claimed he has cut out 'all the bad stuff' from his diet, with chicken and vegetables being the mainstays, as he aims to get into top shape.
He revealed that the fuel he needs each day in camp will vary from day to day, with several factors taken into account to determine what intake he needs.
“It kind of depends if we're losing weight or just a normal day at camp,” Paul said.
'Every day is different if there are one or two training sessions.
“It depends what day it is and what the game plan is.
'For example, this morning it was just oatmeal, three eggs and a nice coffee.'
Paul will be hoping the sacrifices will pay off when he faces August as he looks to improve his 7-1 boxing record.
A win would bring Paul closer to vision as a true professional boxer with ambitions to reach the top, while the prospect of a lucrative crossover against UFC legend Conor McGregor still looms large.