Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 result LIVE: Latest reaction as Woodley knocked out in round 6

Jake Paul battles Tyron Woodley in a rematch after Tommy Fury pulled out of the fight due to injury and illness.

The latest instalment in a fascinating journey in boxing is here, with Paul desperate to prove his critics wrong and win more comprehensively this time, having only edged out his rival on points last August after weathering a storm mid-fight, which saw Woodley stun him briefly as the ropes held him up.

Paul has ambitions to elevate the sport to a new level with buzz surrounding his transition to the sweet science, which has so far brought mostly impressive results.

Woodley has been gifted a chance at redemption too, not to mention an enormous payday, with Paul among the biggest draws in the sport as the pair headline a pay-per-view once more - on the undercard there is Amanda Serrano, who battles Miriam Gutierrez at lightweight, hoping to avoid an upset and book what promises to be the biggest fight in women’s boxing in 2022 with undisputed champion Katie Taylor waiting after her own win last week over Firuza Sharapova.

Follow live updates, undercard results, analysis and reaction as The Problem Child takes on the former UFC champion at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida:

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

• Jake Paul faces Tyron Woodley in Florida rematch

• Ring walks expected at around 5am GMT

• Paul edged Woodley on points in August meeting

• Woodley a late injury replacement for Tommy Fury

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - JAKE PAUL WINS BY KO

05:43 , Jamie Braidwood

Jake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley in spectacular fashion on Saturday night, beating the former UFC champion for the second time in four months.

The knockout came in the sixth round of the pair’s boxing rematch in Tampa, Florida, as YouTube star Paul outdid his split-decision victory over Woodley from August.

Breaking report from The Independent’s combat sports correspondent Alex Pattle:

Jake Paul knocks out Tyron Woodley with one big punch

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - JAKE PAUL WINS BY KO

05:40 , Jamie Braidwood

“And still undefeated, the Problem Child, Jake Paul!”

Here he is: “This is as real as it gets, just like my right hand. I told you, I was going to f*** him up. AND I F***** HIM UP.

“This guy is a legend and respect him for taking the fight on two weeks’ notice. Tommy Fury is a b**** for pulling out of the fight.

“It was a tough fight. I had blood in my eyes. I had the job done. I was setting the punch up the whole fight. He didn’t see it coming. Like a lumberjack, timber.

“It’s got to be the moment of my life. Look at my year. Four fights, four knockouts. Masvidal and Nate Diaz - you are b***** for leaving this arena. I will f*** you up too. Anyone, anytime, any place.”

“I’m good,” says Woodley.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - JAKE PAUL WINS BY KO

05:37 , Jamie Braidwood

Woodley is up now and has congratulated Paul - that will be a sore one, but he can have no complaints and offered virtually nothing in that fight.

Paul is in shock - it seems. There’s no bravado, yet, but I’m sure it’s about to come.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - JAKE PAUL WINS BY KO

05:32 , Jamie Braidwood

WHAT?! Where did that come from?! Jake Paul has just produced the standout moment of his boxing career. He has sent Tyron Woodley to sleep with a vicious right hand, a clean knockout!

That fight was honestly heading nowhere. It was a pitiful contest - but Jake Paul promised a knockout, and he has sure delivered one here. What a stunning punch.

The winner is mobbed by his team - big brother Logan can’t believe it, and Jake Paul looks shocked as well.

The crowd ooooohs as they see the replays. A swinging overhand right from Paul did the damage - and Woodley looked like his strings were cut. Like a felled tree he plunged head first to the canvas.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - SIXTH ROUND

05:31 , Jamie Braidwood

It takes almost 60 seconds for the first proper punch of the sixth round to be thrown.

AND THEN OUT OF NOWHERE PAUL DROPS WOODLEY

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - FIFTH ROUND

05:27 , Jamie Braidwood

More grabbing, more boos from the Florida crowd.

And there’s another headbutt as Woodley and Paul step into each other - that had been coming too.

More boos from the crowd - there have been very few punches being thrown.

“This is a fight,” says the referee.

Woodley catches Paul with a combination as he stepped in, a quick short left catching Paul on the head.

The bell goes. No clear winner, and no clear idea as to who is on top.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - FOURTH ROUND

05:23 , Jamie Braidwood

Woodley catches Paul again inside 30 seconds and the blood starts to emerge from the cut - Paul responds with a nice combination, before the pair come close to clashing heads again.

And what was that?! Woodley almost picked Paul up and was about to throw him to the canvas! This is not the UFC!

There’s some more scrappy action to close the fourth - as we reach the halfway stage.

Paul is certainly in trouble but Woodley is not pressing home the advantage.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - THIRD ROUND

05:21 , Jamie Braidwood

Paul was cut by an apparent clash of heads - that had been coming with the amount of times Woodley and Paul were holding each other.

“The cut is not bad,” Paul is told. Have they stopped the bleeding?

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - THIRD ROUND

05:18 , Jamie Braidwood

Paul catches Woodley with right - but then Paul is cut after the pair clash on the inside! Paul is bleeding from his forehead!

Woodley looks inspired by the sight of his cut opponent and he goes on the aggressive - catching Paul with a right hand up against the ropes.

The blood is bothering Paul - but Woodley can’t cause him any more discomfort at the end of the round.

There’s a big job coming up for his corner, here.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - SECOND ROUND

05:15 , Jamie Braidwood

Paul steps in and connects with an overarm right hand, that’s his best moment of the fight so far. Another good combination sees a left to the head and right to the body.

But Woodley responds with a combination of his own, as Paul swallows him up with a hold. Lots of holding again in this round.

Paul comes inside in the final 30 seconds, and connects with couple of short lefts. There’s another exchange of short-range punches, amongst the grappling.

Paul’s round?

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - FIRST ROUND

05:10 , Jamie Braidwood

Woodley opens with a couple of quick jabs - Paul is trying to draw Woodley in. Both fighters measuring each other up inside the first 90 seconds.

There’s a lot of grabbing in the first couple of minutes and the crowd don’t like it. Plenty of contact behind the heads while grappling, too.

And the first round ends with the sounds of boos from the crowd in Tampa, as they come together for another grab. It can only get better.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

05:07 , Jamie Braidwood

Jake Paul’s jersey has a message to Tommy Fury - “I hope you’re watching.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

05:04 , Jamie Braidwood

Here we go! After all the build-up, the withdrawals, the rematch confirmation, and the trash talk - it’s time for Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley to back it up in the ring.

It’s LIVE - next!

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - Ring walks

05:02 , Jamie Braidwood

And now making his way to the ring... here comes Jake Paul. The ‘Problem Child’ comes out to the ‘YMCA’ and seems to be wearing a Union Jack-inspired outfit - is that a dig to Tommy Fury?

Paul is joining in with the signing. Quite the contrast to Woodley’s introduction.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - Ring walks

04:58 , Jamie Braidwood

Still, you would not say that the Florida crowd is massively behind the Missourian.

Jake Paul will be next out - and the 24-year-old is taking his time.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - Ring walks

04:57 , Jamie Braidwood

We’re moments away from the main event in Tampa, and Tyron Woodley will be the first to make his way to the ring.

The former UFC champion comes out wearing headphones - pumping himself up and then arriving into the arena through a rising platform.

Joyner Lucas is providing the live soundtrack to his entrance - and there’s a look of steely determination on Woodley’s face.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

04:51 , Jamie Braidwood

Jake Paul is anticipating an easy pay-day against Tyron Woodley - going as far as calling tonight’s fight a “bank robbery”.

"It's funny how these 'professionals' like Tommy Fury who's considered a professional boxer gets sick, breaks a rib and doesn't want to fight," Paul said ahead of facing Woodley for a second time.

"I've fought sick, I've fought hurt, you've got to go in there and get the job done and they're like 'oh, you got Tyron Woodley now' and I said 'no problem'.

"That's why I've got the ski mask on, they're going to give me a guy I already beat, this is a bank robbery."

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

04:47 , Jamie Braidwood

Up next: It’s the main event, the rematch, it’s Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley.

Can Paul find the knockout to make a huge statement and silence his critics?

Or can Woodley respond to his August defeat, and deliver the blow to Paul that so many in combat sports have been dying to see?

Ring walks are coming up soon!

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:42 , Jamie Braidwood

“I think I belong at 135 - I belong wherever they put me. I’m a true champion. She [Gutierrez] is a tough girl, a big girl. She said she was in a better shape tonight than when she fought Katie [Taylor]. I fought the best Gutierrez, and I beat her.

“I’ve gotta thank Jake Paul. If it wasn’t for him pushing me, these [fans] wouldn’t know who I am. This is for women’s boxing - this is for you all.”

Big things next for women’s boxing? “I know so,” she says.

Get that Katie Taylor contract signed.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:39 , Jamie Braidwood

Serrano’s victory is confirmed - Katie Taylor is surely next, and what a night that would be.

99-90 Serrano

99-91 Serrano

100-90 Serrano

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:37 , Jamie Braidwood

Here it goes, one big push from Serrano to get Gutierrez out of there. Serrano catches Gutierrez a couple of times on the cheek. Gutierrez is still swinging but Serrano is absorbing the blows and then releasing them back. Still, the bell goes and Gutierrez has done remarkable well to hang in there for 10 one-sided rounds.

But that was a scary performance from Serrano. She was in complete control for every second of that contest.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:30 , Jamie Braidwood

Gutierrez’s blood has been cleared up but there’s now swelling around her eye. She’s taken nothing but punishment from Serrano tonight. This has been a brutal display from the Puerto Rican. Still, Gutierrez is able to get out of the eighth - but she surely cannot continue for much longer.

The ninth is a non-event, with Serrano looking to save her energy for one final push in the tenth.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:28 , Jamie Braidwood

Serrano cruises through the sixth, although Gutierrez’s fight has to be admired. She’s not backing down despite Serrano’s dominance here.

Into the seventh and it looks like Gutierrez has been cut - she’s bleeding around her mouth and Serrano steps in with a further barrage of punches.

She catches Gutierrez flush with a swinging right - but the Spaniard gets out of there as the bell goes.

Logan Paul is in the crowd ahead of his younger brother’s latest fight. “I really believe it would take a miracle for Tyron to win tonight. I’ve never anything like [Jake’s shape]. I think he’ll be out in three.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:18 , Jamie Braidwood

Into the fourth and Gutierrez has steadied the ship, even if she’s dropped every round so for. Gutierrez lands a sneaky punch but Serrano’s response is emphatic, immediately turning it on to unload a string of punches and force her onto the ropes. That’s another round for Serrano and a reminder of how quickly she can turn it on.

The fifth is a wonderfully controlled round from Serrano. So comfortable, so dangerous. She’s streets ahead of Gutierrez at the moment, but a knockout is what she wants.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:13 , Jamie Braidwood

The second round is slightly closer - Serrano still displaying greater control and pressure as she bombards Gutierrez’s body.

The pace is considerably slower as we begin the third - Serrano keeping her opponent away from her while still managing the land the occasion blow.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:09 , Jamie Braidwood

Wow - Serrano launches into a huge attack and pummels Gutierrez into the corner in a blur of punches. It’s one-way traffic but Gutierrez withstands the flurry of body blows.

Serrano is totally dominant but Gutierrez sucks it up and manages to escape as the bell goes.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest

04:07 , Jamie Braidwood

There’s a HUGE ovation for Serrano from the Florida crowd as she is introduced. This is a 10-round, non-title fight, and it’s next!

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

04:04 , Jamie Braidwood

Here comes Amanda Serrano. Jake Paul has signed both Serrano sisters to his promotion company - Most Valuable Promotions - and is pushing to give the Puerto Rican star a bigger platform. If a meeting with Taylor were to take place it next, it is said to be the first time in the history of women’s boxing that would see both fighters would receive a purse of seven figures.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:58 , Jamie Braidwood

Katie Taylor has confirmed that she will be an interested observer tonight - everyone is hoping that a meeting between the Irish superstar and Serrano could be set up next year.

“I will obviously be interested in the Serrano fight. God-willing she’s a future opponent for me,” Taylor told Boxingscene.com. “My eyes will be firmly focused on that fight.

“That fight [with Serrano] is the biggest women’s fight in the sport and the biggest purse as well. It’s a huge, huge opportunity. I’m obviously interested to see how her fight will go.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:56 , Jamie Braidwood

Amanda Serrano: “The fight is very important. She’s a tough, durable fighter. She accepted the task of fighting me. That’s why I’m super focused on this fight only. There’s been a lot of upsets lately. She’s here to do the same to me. I’ve trained super hard because I know she’s a tough girl and it’s going to be a great fight.

“I'm not thinking about Katie Taylor. Gutierrez took Katie to the distance. It’s a tough fight.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:54 , Jamie Braidwood

Up next: one of the biggest names in women’s boxing will be back in action as Amanda Serrano takes on Miriam Gutierrez.

If Serrano (41-1-1, 30KOs) claims another victory here, a blockbuster clash with Ireland’s Katie Taylor could be one step closer to fruition.

Serrano and Taylor were meant to meet last May but it was cancelled by the pandemic. We’re close to it being back on, but a Gutierrez upset would be a blow to that.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:48 , Jamie Braidwood

“I’m still learning, it is what it is,” says Frank Gore. “He pushed me but he fought hard. I’m not used to punching to get out. We’ll see. I had fun tonight. I know I’ve got to learn a lot but other than that I think I did good.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:47 , Jamie Braidwood

“I’m gonna sit down and let the professionals do their s**,” says a tired Deron Williams. “I’m sure I looked terrible out there. Once you get out there, all your training goes out the window. I’m one-and-done. I just wanted to get out here and prove that I could do this. Hats off to Frank, we’re both winners tonight.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:44 , Jamie Braidwood

Deron Williams takes it on a split-decision! It’s victory for the NBA over the NFL.

38-37 Williams

38-37 Gore

40-35 Williams

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:43 , Jamie Braidwood

Williams and Gore share a hug in the corner - they will both have learned a lesson in the physical effort of a four-round fight tonight.

Overall though, that was a fairly clumsy slug-fest.

Let’s see how the judges scored it.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:38 , Jamie Braidwood

As the fourth and final round gets underway, the same is still true: anything could happen here.

Or so you would think... instead, after the huge effort of rounds two and three, the pace slows.

I don’t think either fighter has anything left to give.

The bell sounds without a further significant punch - but there was plenty of excitement earlier in the bout, it peaked a bit too soon.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:36 , Jamie Braidwood

Williams comes out swinging at the start of the third - pushing Gore into the header before catching him with a big swinging punch.

Gore gets the count but he’s hanging in there.

Both Williams and Gore look absolutely done, unsteady on their feet and a punch away from the win - and there’s still another round to go.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:33 , Jamie Braidwood

And now it’s Gore who sends Williams sprawling into the ropes!

“Keep it clean, gentlemen,” says the referee. Both fighters are looking weak on their fight as they land wild swings on each other!

Williams then sends Gore falling to the canvas - both look dead on their feet!

There were some wild punches thrown in that round, while Williams definitely pushed Gore over.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:29 , Jamie Braidwood

Williams finds the gap between Gore’s gloves to land a square-one early in the second round!

But look at this from Gore - he gets in tight and sends Williams staggering with a powerful combination.

Williams goes on the attack with a flurry of punches that sends Gore crashing into the ropes!

It looks like Gore was pushed - and he seems to be hurt after the fall.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Williams vs Gore latest

03:24 , Jamie Braidwood

The battle between the NBA and NFL is underway. Williams steps in to land the first right hand.

Gore comes inside and grapples Williams, who catches Gore with a right from close range.

Williams steps in with another punch but Gore catches him with the uppercut as he comes in close.

But Williams then connects with a swinging punch, that sends Gore stumbling!

The former NFL star recovers to reach the bell - but Williams had the better of that opening round.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:21 , Jamie Braidwood

And here comes Williams, his height advantage clear to see as he makes his way to the ring.

This will be a four-round exhibition. Anything could happen here, to be honest.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:19 , Jamie Braidwood

And here comes Frank Gore, the NFL running back great and third leading rusher in the league’s history. He comes out in Tampa wearing a jacket representing the teams he played for in his football career.

Gore, 38, still had offers in the NFL when he accepted this fight and insisted he is fine with being the underdog against the bigger Williams - even though both fighters are making their debuts tonight.

“I’ve been an underdog all my life. I’ve been raised in a one-bedroom apartment with 12 people, and I overcame that, so I’m OK with that,” Gore said.

“I’ve been an underdog when I blew out my knees, saying I won’t make it to the NFL. I overcame that. They said I’d be in the NFL for three years, but 16 years later, I’m third on the NFL all-time rushing list, so me hearing ‘underdog,’ I’m cool with it. That’s what gives me that drive I’ve got today in life.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:16 , Jamie Braidwood

Former NBA star Deron Williams will be hoping for a better boxing debut than the one that met Nate Robinson, who was knocked out by Jake Paul in what was the YouTube celebrity’s second professional fight.

At 6’3”, Williams will have the size advantage over the shorter Gore and the three-time NBA All-Star is confident he will put on a better show than Robinson did against Paul last year.

“I'm not Nate Robinson,” he said. “I think I have a little more experience than Nate. I've been training stand-up and boxing for 8-10 years.

"I've sparred against high-level UFC guys that are bigger than me, that are my size and that are smaller than me, so, I think I'm a little more prepared than Nate was for that fight.

“And I don't think anybody really respected Jake Paul at the time as a fighter, but obviously things are changing.”

On his boxing debut, Williams said: "Most people, they fear something and they're scared of something and they don't do it. I'm kind of the opposite. I like to face my fears and kind of attack life that way. I'm scared of sharks, but I like to swim with them. I don't know. Go figure."

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Undercard latest

03:10 , Jamie Braidwood

Up next is the battle between the NBA and NFL, as Deron Williams takes on Frank Gore in a meeting of former US sports stars.

Both men will be making their boxing debuts in this four-round exhibition bout, on what is the wildest matchup of the night.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

03:07 , Jamie Braidwood

Liam Paro takes the win on a split decision! The Australian improves his undefeated record to 22-0 on his first fight out of his homeland.

95-94, 94-95 and 96-93 were the scorecards.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

03:03 , Jamie Braidwood

Paro goes on the attack in the final round, pushing Alamo into the corner in a flurry of punches to close out the final round.

It will go to the judges. Alamo scored the only knockdown of the bout but Paro was the busier fighter throughout.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:59 , Jamie Braidwood

Paro is warned after striking Alamo on the back of his head as they came together in the middle of the ring - and it’s Alamo who continues to land the better shots, legally at least.

Into the final round we go.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:51 , Jamie Braidwood

Alamo sends Paro scampering back after connecting with a one-two, and the Australian slips as he steps out of the ring. It’s correctly not ruled as a knockdown, but Alamo has the upper hand now as we head into the eighth.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:41 , Jamie Braidwood

Halfway through the fight and Paro is using the most of his longer reach to catch Alamo, but the Puerto Rican looks to be carrying the most threat when he does get his opportunity to land a blow. This is a close fight. Not much to separate the undefeated contenders.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:33 , Jamie Braidwood

Paro steadies himself with an even second round, but one which also saw him catch his opponent with a couple of flurries. The Australian is the busier fighter into the third, too, and is landing more punches despite Alamo’s movement around the ring.

Meanwhile, Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley are in the building ahead of tonight’s main event.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:27 , Jamie Braidwood

Paro makes a solid start but a drop of his left hand gives Alamo a window to catch him with a right hand to send him down inside the first round!

He bounces back to his feet and takes the count before the bell sounds.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:21 , Jamie Braidwood

The evening’s action will start with a meeting between two undefeated junior welterweights, as Yomar Alamo of Puerto Rico (20-0-1, 12KOs) takes on Liam Paro of Australia (21-0, 13KOs).

It will be a 10-round contest and the winner will receive a huge boost in their divisional ranking.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:11 , Jamie Braidwood

The show in Tampa is close to getting underway. Here’s a reminder of the undercard, we’ll get round to it soon but Amanda Serrano’s defence of her world championship title is a huge fight, and could set up a sensational meeting with Katie Taylor next year.

• Amanda Serrano (c) vs. Miriam Gutierrez, lightweights (10 rounds)

• Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore, heavyweights (four round exhibition)

• Liam Paro vs. Yomar Alamo, junior welterweights (10 rounds)

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

02:00 , Jamie Braidwood

Tyron Woodley has said he could complete a trilogy with Jake Paul if he beats the YouTube star tonight.

Should Woodley overcome Paul this time, a third meeting between the Americans is on the cards, according to the 39-year-old.

“Yes, there is a rematch clause in there,” Woodley told TMZ.

“After I knock you out, Mr Betting Man, are you gonna run? Are you gonna wanna try to fight someone else, or are you gonna come get this work?”

More here:

Tyron Woodley reveals contract clause for Jake Paul fight

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

01:50 , Jamie Braidwood

Jake Paul’s sparring partner Jake Bostwick has said the YouTube star may regret including a “crazy clause” in his rematch contract with Tyron Woodley.

Paul beat former UFC champion Woodley via split decision in August to set up a bout with former Love Island star Tommy Fury – half-brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson.

The Briton was forced to withdraw from his scheduled clash with Paul, however, due to a broken rib and chest infection, allowing Woodley to step in on two weeks’ notice to fight his fellow American.

“Jake is offering Tyron a $500,000 bonus to knock him out," Bostwick told Betway Insider.

"That’s a crazy clause. He could be dangling that carrot in front of Tyron to get him to come out recklessly, and that also adds pressure on Tyron.

“If Tyron comes out swinging he could get caught – we know Jake has power, don’t sleep on Jake’s power.

“I think Woodley will come out with a fire under his a** and try to bang, but he’s got to be smart. It will be a different kind of fight this time with Woodley taking this fight on short notice.”

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

01:40 , Jamie Braidwood

Jake Paul has said his rematch with Tyron Woodley will more closely resemble a “bank robbery” than a boxing match.

The YouTube star defeated former UFC champion Woodley via split decision in August, setting up a highly-anticipated fight with Tommy Fury – half-brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson. But Fury had to withdraw from the bout this month due to a broken rib and chest infection, allowing Woodley to claim his rematch.

Woodley, 39, previously tried to secure a second fight with 24-year-old Paul by getting an “I love Jake,” tattoo – per a bet between the pair – but only now will the American get a second chance at beating his compatriot.

Paul said at a pre-fight press conference this week: “They’re like, ‘Oh, you got Tyron Woodley now.’ No problem.

“That’s why I’ve got the ski mask on; they’re going to give me a big bag to go and beat the guy I already beat?

“It’s a bank robbery.”

Jake Paul claims Tyron Woodley rematch will be ‘bank robbery’

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

01:30 , Jamie Braidwood

And so that long and winding road brings up to here, to Tampa Bay, Florida, for the rematch between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley.

The Independent’s combat sports correspondent Alex Pattle is on hand with the big pre-fight preview and why, away from the celebrity and criticism, Jake Paul fights do hold genuine sporting merit.

The strange sporting merit of Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

01:20 , Jamie Braidwood

The turnaround from Tommy Fury’s withdrawal to the rematch between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley’s rematch getting confirmed was lightening fast.

The 39-year-old agreed to step in with two weeks to go until the fight in Florida - with Paul revealing a lucrative incentive would be on offer for the former UFC champion.

“When my team woke me up on Friday to tell me Tommy Fumbles was pulling out, I told them I’ll fight anyone on December 18th,” Paul said at the time.

“Unlike the Fury’s, Tyron actually has some balls, is stepping in, and contractually he is getting an extra $500,000 if he knocks me out.

“First time I outboxed him. This time I’m gonna punish him and leave no doubt.”

Woodley has alleged that Paul ran away from the original rematch in order to fight Fury. “Jake Paul is a b***h. He didn’t want to fight,” he said.

“Like, ‘You did it too late.’ No, you just didn’t want to fight, and they gave you a way out, and you took it and ran. It’s like a little kid in a playground, ‘Na, na, na, na, na,’ when they know they didn’t really win.

“Most people that watched the fight felt like I won the fight. I really didn’t walk away a loser in the fight. My ceiling doesn’t look different right now.”

Tommy Fury pulls out of Jake Paul fight

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

01:10 , Jamie Braidwood

There was a further twist in the road, however. After a huge build-up to the fight which featured a distasteful press conference between the fighters and their respective camps, the bout was cancelled less than two weeks before the starting bell.

The news that Tommy Fury had suffered an injury during camp meant the Love Island star was forced to withdraw.

In response, Jake Paul claimed the Briton was the “biggest b****” in boxing - while Fury revealed he was forced to pull out due to a chest infection and a broken rib.

“I can’t do anything else apart from get my body right as soon as possible and look for a new fight date with Jake Paul,” Fury, 22, said.

“There is no other fight that I want out there, that’s the fight that I want next. I’m just gonna recover now and hopefully we can work out a new date for next year.

“Obviously everyone is gonna have their own opinions about the situation and what they think, but there is nothing – when it comes down to it – I can do about being medically unfit to fight.”

Will Jake Paul still fight Tommy Fury?

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley

01:00 , Jamie Braidwood

Immediately after the fight in Cleveland, Paul said he would give Woodley a rematch on one condition: that he would get an ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo.

Woodley shook Paul’s hand and accepted the terms - but there was another contender in town on that Ohio night.

The pressure was building for Paul to face a fighter with an actual boxing background, after he first four opponents all made their debuts against him.

And on that night, Love Island star Tommy Fury, the brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, was making his US debut as he picked up a points victory over Anthony Taylor.

Fury called out Paul following his victory, and the pair clashed later that night following Paul’s win against Woodley.

Soon, amid much hype, a blockbuster clash between the two undefeated celebrity pro boxers was confirmed.

Woodley still went ahead and got his ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo, but the 24-year-old had already moved on, with a December 18 date set.

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In response to Paul knocking out Ben Askren, a fight between the YouTube star and former UFC champion Woodley was soon forged.

It represented another step up for Paul, given Woodley’s history in the UFC, but it was to be the American’s professional debut in boxing.

At the age of 39 and having lost his last four UFC fights, it was clear that Woodley was past the peak of his powers, however.

Still, the former welterweight king gave Paul a mid-fight scare as the bout went the eight-round distance in Cleveland, Paul’s home town.

Paul was awarded the victory on points to move to 4-0 in professional boxing and although a rematch looked on the cards, the story was about to take a different turn...

Jake Paul edges Tyron Woodley by split decision in tense fight to remain unbeaten

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As Jake Paul prepares to make his fifth professional boxing appearance, it’s worth taking a moment to pause and remember just the YouTube star has made it to this point, as well as how his rematch with Tyron Woodley came about.

Paul, a popular but controversial content creator who made his name on Vine, arrived onto the emerging scene of celebrity fights when he took on YouTuber AnEsonGib in January 2020.

The 24-year-old recorded a knockout on his boxing debut, and repeated the trick when he stopped ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.

Soon, Paul was challenged to face an opponent with a background in combat sports, but he also knocked out former MMA professional Ben Askren earlier this year - a result that made many, including Woodley, sit up and take notice.

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“I’m going to try and hurt him. At some point in the fight, he’s going to be down on the ground.”

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This was the scene at Friday’s weigh-in, as Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley came face-to-face ahead of tonight’s rematch.

Jake Paul was fired up as he looks to extend his professional record to 5-0 against the former MMA champion.

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Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will box one another for the second time when they go head-to-head this weekend.

YouTube star Paul defeated the former UFC champion via split decision in August, setting up a highly-anticipated fight with Tommy Fury – half-brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson.

However, with Fury withdrawing from the match-up last week due to a broken rib and chest infection, Woodley immediately stepped in.

The wrestling specialist got an “I love Jake,” tattoo after their first in-ring encounter – as per a bet between the opponents – in hope of receiving a rematch, though Paul overlooked Woodley until last week’s news surrounding fury.

Woodley, 39, staggered Paul, 24, in their first fight but failed to capitalise. He will no doubt seek a finish with more conviction this time – especially with Paul promising a $500,000 bonus for Woodley if he secures a knockout – though his fellow American has predicted his own stoppage win.

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Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will rematch one another this weekend, four months after their initial clash.

YouTube sensation Paul defeated the ex-UFC title holder via split decision in August, setting up a fight with Tommy Fury – half-brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson.

Fury was forced to back out of the match-up, however, citing a broken rib and chest infection last week. Woodley immediately stepped in, receiving the rematch he had previously tried to secure by getting an “I love Jake,” tattoo – as per a bet between himself and Paul.

The 39-year-old hurt Paul, 24, in their initial in-ring meeting, and he will no doubt seek a finish with greater conviction this time around. The added incentive will be a $500,000 bonus, paid by Paul, though the YouTuber has promised his own stoppage win.

Here’s everything you need to know about the fight between the two Americans.

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Jake Paul battles Tyron Woodley in a rematch after Tommy Fury pulled out of the fight due to injury and illness.

The latest instalment in a fascinating journey in boxing is here, with Paul desperate to prove his critics wrong and win more comprehensively this time, having only edged out his rival on points last August after weathering a storm mid-fight, which saw Woodley stun him briefly as the ropes held him up.

Paul has ambitions to elevate the sport to a new level with buzz surrounding his transition to the sweet science, which has so far brought mostly impressive results.

Woodley has been gifted a chance at redemption too, not to mention an enormous payday, with Paul among the biggest draws in the sport as the pair headline a pay-per-view once more - on the undercard there is Amanda Serrano, who battles Miriam Gutierrez at lightweight, hoping to avoid an upset and book what promises to be the biggest fight in women’s boxing in 2022 with undisputed champion Katie Taylor waiting after her own win last week over Firuza Sharapova.

Follow live updates, undercard results, analysis and reaction as The Problem Child takes on the former UFC champion at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.