Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley LIVE: Latest updates and result as YouTuber edges former UFC champion
Follow all reaction to an action-packed night of boxing in Cleveland, Ohio
YouTube star Jake Paul outpointed UFC champion Tyron Woodley to remain unbeaten and move to 4-0 as a professional boxer.
The favourite going into the fight, Paul was the busier boxer, according to the stats, and managed to convince two of the judges - whose scorecards have now been revealed.
Paul did have to weather a storm in the fourth round when he was stunned by a looping right hand by Woodley.
But in truth, Woodley failed to capitalise and his cautious approach cost him a genuine chance of winning the fight.
Woodley then demanded a rematch once the official decision had been read, with Paul offering him terms centred around a tattoo to roll it back for a second fight.
Here’s all the latest updates and reaction following the big fight and what comes next.
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Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
Round Five
After a couple of rounds trading blows Love is back to weaving and jabbing and he’s trying to avoid the ropes. Baranchyk tries to get inside but Love hits him with a left uppercut. He looks shaky and Love follows it up with a right hook.
Is Baranchyk there for the taking? Love thinks so and goes in for the kill but he overcommits and leaves himself open to the left hook. Baranchyk lands it and Love stumbles away before getting saved by the bell!
Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
Round Four
Baranchyk and Love trade blows in the fourth with both fighters landing a variety of jabs and straights. Love tags the Russian with a left hook and raises his hands for the crowd.
The Beast stays on his feet though and gets to the end of the round. Good response from Love after getting bullied in the third.
Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
Round Three
Love continues to control the pace of the fight with his weaving and dodging. He lands a one-two combo but Baranchyk brushes it off. He comes at the American and finally lands that overhead right. Love is rocking as The Beast goes on the attack, furiously throwing punches trying to finish Love.
Baranchyk lands another right as the seconds tick down and Love is pinned on the ropes. The bell goes as Love tags the Russian on the chin. This contest has heated up!
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Tommy Fury outclassed Anthony Taylor to pick up a points victory on his US debut on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley.
Fury dazzled over four rounds in Cleveland, Ohio, schooling the former MMA star, who entered the bout with an 0-1 record as a professional boxer.
All three judges gave the fight to the brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, 40-36.
Fury immediately jumped out towards his opponent, imposing his towering frame over Taylor and spearing his gold gloves towards Taylor.
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Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
Round Two
It’s smart boxing from Love. He’s trying to keep his distance and encourage Baranchyk to close the distance. The American gets a straight left to hand and follows it up with a right jab.
The Beast twice attempts to land a wild right hook but gets nowhere near the American who is moving nicely around the ring. Love lands another good jab at the end of the round and this one goes to him.
Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
Round One
Montana Love is a southpaw which adds a bit of spice to proceedings. He’s from Cleveland and this home crowd is right behind him here but he’s up against The Beast.
Baranchyk starts on the front foot but both fighters look like they’re feeling each other out. Baranchyk throws a couple of wild rights but doesn’t connect. Love keeps his distance and nicely avoids a powerful left hook from the Russian.
Love stays behind his jab but The Beast lands a solid right hook at the end of the round and rocks his opponent. That was a close round.
Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
There’s a lot of boos as Russian Ivan Baranchyk heads into the ring. Based on the ring walks alone my money is on this guy. He’s oozing confidence and looks in his element.
Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love
Fight number two is about to kick off. This will be a 10 round bout.
Montant Love heads into the ring first, he’s never fought more then eight rounds before. On paper this could be a decent match up.
Woodley arrives
Tyron Woodley has arrived at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Paul’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio with a determined look on his face.
He weighed in marginally lighter than Paul at 189.5lbs and delivered a final message to the YouTuber.
"He’s quivering and this dude should be, because I’m about to hurt him in a way he’s never felt before," said Woodley.
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