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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She said: “Had an amazing time in the ring I wanted a tough Mexican and I said I’d beat her in her own game.
“I did just that. My homie Jake Paul got his win as well. We are both on to the next.”
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The YouTube star edged the contest, receiving the nod from the judges via split decision.
The fight purses have not been officially released yet, but both men will earn in the millions.
That’s becuse Paul was guaranteed at least £500,000 ($690,000) for his last fight against Ben Askren, meaning he is likely to top that up as an initial fee, before throwing in his cut of the pay-per-view buys - more on the potential purses and earnings for both fighters here:
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley fight stats revealed
Jake Paul out-jabbed Tyron Woodley in all but two rounds while landing his power punches at a better connection percentage in his split-decision win.
The former UFC champion was edged out on the cards in Cleveland and has already been given an ultimatum by Paul for an immediate rematch.
But a look at the punch stats reveals the key to the fight, with the YouTube star’s jab fundamental to persuading the judges combined with his more efficient power shots.
Compubox confirmed that Paul landed 19 more punches in total, while outlanding Woodley at a better percentage - 34.3 per cent to 31.9 per cent. Included in that were 22 body punches, 16 more than Woodley, who was often seen out of range with his conservative approach.
Jake Paul confirms tattoo bet with Tyron Woodley to secure rematch
Jake Paul has offered Tyron Woodley a rematch if he gets a tattoo that says: “I love Jake Paul”.
The former UFC champion dropped a split decision against the YouTube star in Cleveland and immediately demanded a rematch.
After landing the most effective punch of the fight, to send Paul sprawling, Woodley failed to capitalise, instead remaining hesitant as his opponent cautiously circled him while swaying the judges.
And Woodley remonstrated with Paul after the decision was announced: “You are the one that got wobbled, almost sent through the ropes.
“If these ropes weren’t 7ft 2in, you’d have gone through the ropes. I landed the power punches.”
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