![]() ![]() Paul's older brother, Logan, was happy with the overall performance, which came just three months after Logan fought Floyd Mayweather in an eight-round exhibition. I may need to take some time off and figure out who I am. My teeth are crooked and my nose is crooked. I haven't been to the dentist and I have barely gotten my haircut for like two years. To go against a Hall of Famer and five-time UFC champion and win when the pressure is on?"ĭespite talk of a possible future fight against Tommy Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who claimed a somewhat lifeless decision win to open Sunday's card, Paul didn't seem all that interested and said he would need time off to consider his future. Especially in my hometown? Where is that judge at? Come on," Paul said. Paul also mixed in a busy jab and clean shots to the body to largely outwork Woodley.īecause of the success Paul had, he felt the scorecard that was read in Woodley's favor from judge Phil Rodgers was far from legit. His gas tank was strong enough and his defense was tight. Paul didn't look like he was ready to challenge for world titles, but he did take a large step forward in terms of the questions critics had coming in. Lucky for the event, which was well promoted by Showtime PPV and Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, the fight never got too sloppy as both competitors showed respect for the sport with their performance. tags Paul in round 4 □ #PaulWoodley /8j9Gnh9jJD- SHOWTIME Boxing August 30, 2021Īlthough Woodley accepted the terms of this proposed rematch, the negotiation appeared far from legitimate. If you get the tattoo of 'I love Jake Paul,' let's run it back." "Of course, he wants the payday," Paul said in Woodley's face. Woodley challenged Paul in the ring to accept a rematch but Paul was initially against it. Nobody is going to sell a PPV like we did. No disrespect but f- the Fury fight, Jake and I can run it back. I came in great shape because I knew he could take a punch. "I feel like I won the fight," Woodley said. Despite what appeared to be a clear win for Paul, who outlanded Woodley by a margin of 71 to 52, according to ShoStats, the former UFC star made a loud case after the fight for an immediate rematch. ![]() While Woodley (0-1), showed decent form and responsible defense in his boxing debut, his jab was non-existent and his power punches were largely telegraphed. The problem for Woodley, 39, who lost his final four MMA bouts to close out his UFC deal, was that he didn't throw enough punches to make Paul pay. Paul, whose five-inch height and natural size advantages were evident from the start, survived a wild Round 4 in which he ate a big right cross and might have needed the ropes to hold him up even though referee George Nichols decided against ruling it a knockdown. Tyron Woodley live from Cleveland below.ĭespite a colorful fight week filled with trash talk and the threat of scuffling, the fight was more of a showcase of the technical strengths of both despite their relatively novice combined level of boxing experience. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant reaction to Jake Paul vs. ![]() There was a lot of shit talk but I apologize if I offended his team."Ĭan't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. He put up a good fight and came in shape. "This was a tougher fight than I expected. "He has been boxing, fighting and striking for 20-something years. "I don't know what to say but he's a tough opponent," Paul said. Paul (4-0, 3 KOs) took home judges' scores of 77-75 and 78-74 while the third judge scored it for Woodley, 77-75. The 190-pound catchweight bout, scheduled for eight rounds, headlined Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Paul's home city. CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jake Paul's search for legitimate respect in the sport of boxing took a step forward in Sunday's pay-per-view homecoming.Ī YouTube star and social media influencer, the 24-year-old Paul improved to 4-0 as a professional in his toughest test to date by outpointing former UFC champion Tyron Woodley via split decision. ![]()
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