YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul loves a bit of flair in his life. His latest bout against Ryan Bourland saw Paul arriving at the venue in a chopper, making his fans go ga-ga over the spectacle. And now, ahead of the USA’s boxing Olympics team trials, scheduled to kick off today, Paul had to take a moment to share an encouraging message for the country’s top talents.

Paul extended his all-time record to 9-1 after his TKO win against Bourland at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot Arena in San Juan. His impressive tally can only be overshadowed by the country’s boxers showing their worth on the big stage later this year. The World Qualification is itching to commence in Italy, and Paul’s tips might be just the kind of moral booster that the team needs as it faces a tough challenge ahead.

Jake Paul emphasizes fun and focus

In a recent Instagram post by the Most Valuable Promotions account, Paul can be seen sharing a few advice for the USA boxing team’s Olympic aspirations. “USA Boxing fighters @alyssamendoza.g and @bangerputdempaws wish Jake Paul good luck ahead of tonight’s fight vs Ryan Bourland!“, writes the post as two US boxers Alyssa Mendoza and Omari Jones extended their support to Jake moments before his big fight. In response, Paul also came up with three of his own tips to help the fighters retain their composure in the ring.

“You guys know how to fight“, Paul didn’t beat around the bush before stating, “…just stay focused“. “Relax and breathe before going in the ring“, Jake further mentioned as Mendoza and Jones waited their turn to secure their spot for the US national team. “Just have fun, that’s the key“, reiterated Paul in the video message and emphasized how staying calm can become the decisive thing that can create all the differences.

“Jake Paul will be visiting Team USA soon“, writes the post hinting at special things on their way as the Olympics beckon the nation’s best boxers. As Italy gears up for some high-octane action, Jake’s suggestions might be just the thing the boxers need at the moment.

A stellar week waiting to be kicked off

668 athletes from around the world will battle it out across 13 categories to punch their tickets to Paris over more than a week. The US boxers will compete in every weight class with big hopes on their minds and Roscoe Hill will kick off the journey in the 51kg category on the first day of the year’s first Boxing World qualification tournament.

Read more: Boxing World Qualification Tournament: When, Where, and How to Watch

Along with him, Emiliko Garcia, Robby Gonzalez, Omari Jones, Naomi Graham, Alyssa Mendoza, and Shera Mae Patricio will all lock horns with international sensations with dreams of making it to Europe. The second round of the qualification tournaments is slated to take place in Bangkok in May and the country’s boxers can take things easy with the knowledge that another shot is still there to make use of. Now, it waits to be seen if Paul’s words leave any lasting impact on the nation’s best.

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