Jake Paul: 'I don't see why I can't take over the sport of boxing'

Jake Paul's confidence is unwavering heading into his bout against Tommy Fury.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer told Analis Bailey of USA Today he's looking to leave his mark on the boxing world and believes he has what it takes to become one of the sport's biggest stars.

"I think you're just born with it or something," Paul said. "I just can't lose. It's not an option. I have won my whole life at anything I decided to do. I don't see why I can't take over the sport of boxing and become one of the biggest prize fighters in the world.

"As a man, facing another man in the ring, I am prepared to die. So, going in knowing that, gives you the ultimate confidence because I am not afraid of anything and nothing can stop me."

Paul is 4-0 as a pro after picking up wins against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib (real name Ali Loui Al-Fakhri), former NBA guard Nate Robinson, and former UFC fighters Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. He called the Woodley match the "first real test that I passed."

"I found a way to win and passed my first test in my fourth professional fight," Paul said. "Nobody, from Muhammad Ali to Mike Tyson to Floyd Mayweather, was testing themselves as much as I was in my fourth fight. I learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of and performing under pressure. I look forward to bringing that experience to my next fight."

Paul will face the undefeated Fury on Dec. 18 at Amalie Arena in Tampa.