Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II explained

Fight Date:December 18, 2021
Fight Name:Leave No Doubt
Location:Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Fighter1:Jake Paul
Nickname1:The Problem Child
Record1:4–0 (3 KOs) (Professional)
1–0 (Amateur)
Hometown1:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Weight1:191+1/2 lbs
Style1:Orthodox
Fighter2:Tyron Woodley
Nickname2:The Chosen One
Record2:0–1 (Professional boxing)
19–7–1 (7 KOs) (MMA)
Hometown2:Ferguson, Missouri, U.S.
Weight2:189+1/2 lbs
Style2:Orthodox
Recognition2:Former UFC welterweight champion
Result:Paul wins via 6th-round KO

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.

Background

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.[2] 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.

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.[3]

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.[4] [5] The rematch was contested over eight rounds at a limit of 192 lbs under the cruiserweight division.[6] On December 18, 2021, Jake Paul won the rematch by KO, 2 minutes and 12 seconds into the 6th round.

Fight card

Weight classvs.MethodRoundTimeNotes
Cruiserweight Jake Pauldef. Tyron Woodley6/82:12
Lightweight Amanda Serranodef. Miriam GutiérrezUD10/10
Heavyweight Deron Williamsdef. Frank GoreSD4/4Exhibition bout
Light welterweight Liam Parodef. Yomar Álamo10/10
Preliminary Card (Unaired)
Super middleweight Chris Avila def. Anthony Taylor8/8
Cruiserweight J'Leon Lovedef. Marcus OliveiraUD8/8
Welterweight Jeovanny Esteladef. Chris Rollins4/4

Broadcasting

Country/RegionBroadcaster
FreeCable TVPPV Stream
(host)Showtime
Main Event, Kayo Sports
Unsold marketsFITE TV

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Christ. Scott. 2021-12-06. Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley II official, set for December 18 on Showtime PPV. 2021-10-29. Bad Left Hook. en.
  2. Web site: Dielhenn. James. Tommy Fury defeats Anthony Taylor via unanimous decision to mark US debut with a win. 2021-10-29. Sky Sports. en.
  3. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-11-05. Anthony Taylor vs. Chris Avila 2, Deron Williams Added To Paul/Fury Undercard. 2021-11-21. Cageside Press. en-US.
  4. News: Walker. Christopher. 2021-12-06. Tommy Fury withdraws from Jake Paul clash, Tyron Woodley steps in for Paul rematch. 2021-12-06. DAZN. en-US.
  5. News: Barry. Coral. 2021-12-06. Tommy Fury v Jake Paul: Fight called off with Briton struggling for fitness . BBC Sport. 2021-12-06.
  6. News: Jake Paul set for Tyron Woodley rematch after Tommy Fury withdraws. ESPN. Raimondi. Marc. December 6, 2021. December 6, 2021.