Saturday is the day of the rematch in boxing. Earlier today, Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora met to settle the score in their back and forth. Unlike their first fight, the second bout featured a clear-cut winner. Parker dropped Chisora three times en route to a unanimous decision. Hours later, Jake Paul is set to continue his chaotic boxing endeavor with a rematch against former UFC Champion Tyron Woodley.
Unlike their first bout, observers have a decent idea of what to expect from the two developing boxers. Woodley will likely look to cut off the ring, get inside and fire off shots at Paul’s torso. Meanwhile, Paul will most likely look to keep Woodley at the end of his jab and land a knockout shot at some point. With that said, there is one question. Will either fighter actually be able to execute their gameplay? Only time will tell.
Quick Facts
Who: Tyron Woodley, Jake Paul
What: Cruiserweight Bout
When: Saturday, December 18
Where: Amalie Arena (Tampa, FL)
How To Watch: Showtime (PPV, $59.99)
Who Is Tyron Woodley?
Hometown: Ferguson, MO
Record: 0-1
Last Fight: Jake Paul def. Tyron Woodley (SD, 8)
“My training partners punch a lot harder and are more skilled than him. But I just didn’t want to be reckless. And I think it’s a happy medium,” Paul told Submission Radio.
“I gotta find the line of not crossing the line and just being reckless and just not having my defense, but also not being as patient as I was.”
Who Is Jake Paul?
Hometown: Westlake, OH
Record: 4-0 (3 KOs)
Last Fight: Jake Paul def. Tyron Woodley (SD, 8)
“Look, I was unhappy with my performance and I think that was a great thing for me because now, moving forward after that, I made so many adjustments,” Paul told Yahoo! Sports.
“Everything, A to Z. My training, how hard I went, my strength and conditioning, my diet, my sleep, my recovery. Everything. I tried to get better, and it’s really paid off.”
Predictions
Media
- Ryan Shepard, Def Pen | Paul def. Woodley (SD, 8)
- Brian Campbell, CBS Sports | Paul def. Woodley (TKO, 5)
- Jordan Green, Sporting News | Paul def. Woodley (TKO, 6)
Fighters
- Badou Jack, Cruiserweight Contender | Paul def. Woodley
- Shane Mosley Jr., Middleweight Contender | Woodley def. Paul
- Daniel Cormier, Former UFC Champion | Woodley def. Paul
Fans
- Ryan Clark, Super Bowl Champion | Paul def. Woodley
Oddsmakers
- Fan Duel: Paul (-215) | Woodley (+162)
- Caesars Sportsbook: Paul (-240) | Woodley (+200)
- Draft Kings Sportsbook: Paul (-250) | Woodley (+200)
