Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II

Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II, billed as "Leave No Doubt", was a cruiserweight professional crossover boxing rematch contested between American YouTuber Jake Paul and American mixed martial artist Tyron Woodley. The bout took place at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on December 18, 2021[1] The fight sold 200,000 PPV buys.[2]

Leave No Doubt
DateDecember 18, 2021
VenueAmalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Jake Paul Tyron Woodley
Nickname The Problem Child The Chosen One
Hometown Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Ferguson, Missouri, U.S.
Pre-fight record 4–0 (3 KOs) (Professional)
1–0 (Amateur)
0–1 (Professional boxing)
19–7–1 (7 KOs) (MMA)
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 191+12 lb (87 kg) 189+12 lb (86 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition Former UFC welterweight champion
Result
Paul defeats Woodley in 6th round by KO

Background edit

Jake Paul (left) and Tyron Woodley (right).

It was announced on October 29, 2021 that undefeated duo Jake Paul and Tommy Fury would be facing each other on December 18, less than four months after Fury had made his U.S. debut on the undercard of Paul's bout against mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley on August 29.[3] The bout was slated to be contested at a limit of 192 lbs under the cruiserweight division and aired live on Showtime PPV in the United States similarly to Paul-Woodley.[1]

On November 5, 2021, a few details of the undercard were announced, as Paul teammate and former Tommy Fury opponent Anthony Taylor was announced to be taking on Nate Diaz's teammate Chris Avila in a fight at 168-pounds for eight rounds. Also announced for the undercard was former NBA player Deron Williams in a fight against former NFL player Frank Gore.[4]

On December 6, 2021, Fury pulled out of the bout due to a bacterial chest infection and a broken rib, and was replaced by Tyron Woodley, who faced Paul in a rematch after losing a split decision to him back in August.[5][6] The rematch was contested over eight rounds at a limit of 192 lbs under the cruiserweight division.[7] On December 18, 2021, Jake Paul won the rematch by KO, 2 minutes and 12 seconds into the 6th round.

Fight card edit

Weight class vs. Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight   Jake Paul def.   Tyron Woodley KO 6/8 2:12
Lightweight   Amanda Serrano def.   Miriam Gutiérrez UD 10/10
Heavyweight   Deron Williams def.   Frank Gore SD 4/4 Exhibition bout
Light welterweight   Liam Paro def.   Yomar Álamo SD 10/10
Preliminary Card (Unaired)
Super middleweight   Chris Avila def.   Anthony Taylor MD 8/8
Cruiserweight   J'Leon Love def.   Marcus Oliveira UD 8/8
Welterweight   Jeovanny Estela def.   Chris Rollins UD 4/4

Broadcasting edit

Country/Region Broadcaster
Free Cable TV PPV Stream
  United States (host) Showtime
  Australia Main Event, Kayo Sports
Unsold markets FITE TV

References edit

  1. ^ a b Christ, Scott (2021-12-06). "Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley II official, set for December 18 on Showtime PPV". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  2. ^ "F**K YOU CONOR" - JAKE PAUL ERUPTS ON CONOR MCGREGOR; DROPS BOMBS ON "HOOKERS WITH DANA" & CAREER, retrieved 2023-04-03
  3. ^ Dielhenn, James. "Tommy Fury defeats Anthony Taylor via unanimous decision to mark US debut with a win". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  4. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2021-11-05). "Anthony Taylor vs. Chris Avila 2, Deron Williams Added To Paul/Fury Undercard". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  5. ^ Walker, Christopher (2021-12-06). "Tommy Fury withdraws from Jake Paul clash, Tyron Woodley steps in for Paul rematch". DAZN. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  6. ^ Barry, Coral (2021-12-06). "Tommy Fury v Jake Paul: Fight called off with Briton struggling for fitness". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  7. ^ Raimondi, Marc (December 6, 2021). "Jake Paul set for Tyron Woodley rematch after Tommy Fury withdraws". ESPN. Retrieved December 6, 2021.

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