Jake Paul set for Tyron Woodley rematch after Tommy Fury withdraws
Jake Paul's subsequent opponent will additionally be his former opponent.
"The exhibit have to go on," Paul instructed ESPN. "I have a accountability to the followers who offered tickets, who desire to see me battle this year. I have a duty to the opponents on the undercard who are counting on this payday. I was once like, supply me anybody, let's make it happen. Tyron Woodley simply so occurred to step up to the plate.
Paul-Woodley two will be contested at 192 kilos over eight rounds, the equal specifics of the at the beginning deliberate bout with Fury.
Paul beat Woodley by means of cut up selection Aug. 29 in Cleveland. Some controversy observed that bout. Paul and Woodley agreed in the ring after the battle to have a rematch if Woodley bought a tattoo on his physique that stated "I love Jake Paul." Woodley bought the tattoo on his left center finger in September. At the time, though, Paul stated that Woodley was once too late and that he was once transferring on barring him. Paul vs. Fury was once introduced in late October.
"The rematch, it continually made sense," Paul said. "It did not make as a lot feel as me struggle Tommy Fury combat then and there. [Woodley is] ready, and he did get the tattoo. He was once the solely one on the listing surely that can promote pay-per-views. I can not simply go in there and combat some journeyman like most of these boxers do."
Woodley, the heralded, 39-year-old former UFC welterweight champion, had persisted coaching with the opportunity of competing once more in boxing or MMA early subsequent year. Paul's adviser Nakisa Bidarian, who co-founded Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, stated he spoke with Woodley on Wednesday and Thursday. Paul located out the information Friday morning, he said, and Bidarian stated a deal used to be in area Friday night.
Bidarian stated Woodley will earn a $500,000 bonus if he is in a position to knock Paul out, which Paul's crew hopes debunks the rumors that Paul has been placing a no-knockout clause in his boxing contracts.
Paul, 24, stated he should revisit a battle with Fury in 2022 however used to be no longer sure. Paul stated the Furys are a "sketchy family," pointing out that Tyson, Tommy's half-brother and the lineal boxing heavyweight champion, has pulled out of a couple of fights.
"It's simply stressful that I even gave these buffoons a threat and they let us down," Paul said. "... Fighters combat with accidents all the time. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and a lot of instances when huge fights like these do not happen, they may additionally by no means appear due to the fact of the trajectories of people's careers or some thing it may be. It's upsetting, and it is embarrassing for the Furys. They're boxing's largest b----es proper now."
In a statement, Fury stated he used to be "absolutely heartbroken" about having to withdraw and "never predicted some thing to come in my way from a victory" in opposition to Paul.
"I can not specific how disillusioned I am and I virtually do hope we can get this combat rescheduled in the new year, I desire this combat to nevertheless show up greater than anything," Fury said.
Paul is 4-0 as a seasoned boxer, with knockout wins over YouTuber AnEsonGib, NBA veteran Nate Robinson, and Olympic wrestler and MMA champion Ben Askren. Woodley is the solely opponent he failed to cease -- and Woodley genuinely rocked Paul all through the bout in August.
"The aim is going to be to knock him out," Paul said. "After that, I will be capable to say I have knocked out each and every single man or woman that I've fought."
Amanda Serrano, ESPN's No. 3-ranked lady boxer in the world, will proceed to combat in the co-main tournament in opposition to Miriam Gutierrez. A combat between NBA veteran Deron Williams and executed NFL strolling lower back Frank Gore will take area on the undercard.