Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 result LIVE: Latest reaction as Woodley knocked out in round 6
The YouTube star knocks out the former UFC champion in a rematch after Tommy Fury pulled out through injury and illness
Jake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley in spectacular fashion on Saturday night, beating the former UFC champion for the second time in four months.
The knockout came in the sixth round of the pair’s boxing rematch in Tampa, Florida, as YouTube star Paul outdid his split-decision victory over Woodley from August, remaining undefeated in the process. Woodley, 39, was immediately more active than he was in the pair’s first fight, but Paul took the centre of the ring, worked his jab well and threw smart hooks to the body. Paul’s best moments came via double-jab set-ups, but the 24-year-old faced some adversity as he was cut on his forehead by an accidental elbow and Woodley landed two heavy right hands in quick succession – to the excitement of the Tampa crowd.
Woodley received a warning in the fourth round for throwing Paul to the canvas to break a clinch, perhaps out of frustration as the internet sensation neutralised more and more entries by grabbing hold of the wrestling specialist. Indeed, there was less and less boxing and increasingly more grappling on display as the fight passed its halfway mark, with those in attendance audibly growing frustrated by the lack of action. That all changed with 48 seconds left in the sixth round, however, as Paul took out Woodley with a sudden, vicious overhand right. Woodley fell face-first to the mat as the bout was waved off, Paul improving his professional boxing record to 5-0.
Follow all the undercard results, analysis and reaction as “The Problem Child” beat the former UFC champion at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida:
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Here we go! After all the build-up, the withdrawals, the rematch confirmation, and the trash talk - it’s time for Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley to back it up in the ring.
It’s LIVE - next!
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - Ring walks
And now making his way to the ring... here comes Jake Paul. The ‘Problem Child’ comes out to the ‘YMCA’ and seems to be wearing a Union Jack-inspired outfit - is that a dig to Tommy Fury?
Paul is joining in with the signing. Quite the contrast to Woodley’s introduction.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - Ring walks
Still, you would not say that the Florida crowd is massively behind the Missourian.
Jake Paul will be next out - and the 24-year-old is taking his time.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley - Ring walks
We’re moments away from the main event in Tampa, and Tyron Woodley will be the first to make his way to the ring.
The former UFC champion comes out wearing headphones - pumping himself up and then arriving into the arena through a rising platform.
Joyner Lucas is providing the live soundtrack to his entrance - and there’s a look of steely determination on Woodley’s face.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Jake Paul is anticipating an easy pay-day against Tyron Woodley - going as far as calling tonight’s fight a “bank robbery”.
"It's funny how these 'professionals' like Tommy Fury who's considered a professional boxer gets sick, breaks a rib and doesn't want to fight," Paul said ahead of facing Woodley for a second time.
"I've fought sick, I've fought hurt, you've got to go in there and get the job done and they're like 'oh, you got Tyron Woodley now' and I said 'no problem'.
"That's why I've got the ski mask on, they're going to give me a guy I already beat, this is a bank robbery."
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Up next: It’s the main event, the rematch, it’s Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley.
Can Paul find the knockout to make a huge statement and silence his critics?
Or can Woodley respond to his August defeat, and deliver the blow to Paul that so many in combat sports have been dying to see?
Ring walks are coming up soon!
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest
“I think I belong at 135 - I belong wherever they put me. I’m a true champion. She [Gutierrez] is a tough girl, a big girl. She said she was in a better shape tonight than when she fought Katie [Taylor]. I fought the best Gutierrez, and I beat her.
“I’ve gotta thank Jake Paul. If it wasn’t for him pushing me, these [fans] wouldn’t know who I am. This is for women’s boxing - this is for you all.”
Big things next for women’s boxing? “I know so,” she says.
Get that Katie Taylor contract signed.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest
Serrano’s victory is confirmed - Katie Taylor is surely next, and what a night that would be.
99-90 Serrano
99-91 Serrano
100-90 Serrano
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest
Here it goes, one big push from Serrano to get Gutierrez out of there. Serrano catches Gutierrez a couple of times on the cheek. Gutierrez is still swinging but Serrano is absorbing the blows and then releasing them back. Still, the bell goes and Gutierrez has done remarkable well to hang in there for 10 one-sided rounds.
But that was a scary performance from Serrano. She was in complete control for every second of that contest.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley: Serrano vs Gutierrez latest
Gutierrez’s blood has been cleared up but there’s now swelling around her eye. She’s taken nothing but punishment from Serrano tonight. This has been a brutal display from the Puerto Rican. Still, Gutierrez is able to get out of the eighth - but she surely cannot continue for much longer.
The ninth is a non-event, with Serrano looking to save her energy for one final push in the tenth.
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