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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Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Round Two
Nerves probably played a part in the first round but Jake Paul seemed to grow into it. Woodley comes out with another wayward combo before Paul hits him with an overhead right.
There’s a bit of showboating from Paul as he evades a left hook.
Paul’s staying on the outside and managing to land his combinations. Straight left, straight right, left cross. Smart work from the YouTuber.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Round One
Here we go! Woodley comes out with a wild, wayward right hook and just meets air.
Paul is keeping his distance and staying behind his jab. He keeps a respectful distance before coming close and landing a three-punch combination.
Woodley gets a body shot in towards the end of the round but it’s been a cagey start for both fighters.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
This is an eight round cruiserweight exhibition. Can Jake Paul pull it off? It’ll be his hardest fight yet if he does.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
And here comes Jake Paul. There are boos and cheers from the crowd for the YouTube superstar as he makes his walk to the ring. They may not want him to win but they’ve all come to see him fight. It’s a full house.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley walks out to cheers and applause. This is Jake Paul’s home town but the crowd is right behind the former UFC champion.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Alright it’s time for the main event! Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley. Like with all these fights that involve YouTubers you have the ask the question whether they can go the distance.
Jake Paul’s brother, Logan, lasted all eight rounds against Floyd Mayweather. Can Jake Paul survive, or even beat, a former MMA champion?
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Jake Paul has won all of his previous three fights by stoppage and swiftly halted Ben Askren, another former UFC fighter, in his last bout.
Tyron Woodley will make his professional boxing debut after a 27-fight MMA career, which included a three-year run as a dominant UFC welterweight champion. The UFC decided to part ways with Woodley following his loss to Vicente Luque in his last appearance in the octagon, a first-round submission loss at UFC 260 this past March.
Woodley, a talented former UFC champion, has seen his MMA career stall in recent years but is expected to pose an entirely different test for the social media superstar in the ring tonight.
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