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TYRON WOODLEY has admitted he does not want to knockout Jake Paul ‘too bad’ – as he wants to ‘rob the bank twice’ with a rematch. Paul faces the former UFC champion on August 28 and has an immediate rematch clause in the contract if he loses.
Tyron Woodley admits he wants to ‘rob the bank twice’ with a Jake Paul rematchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Woodley is confident of knocking out the social media star, but wants to keep hopes of a second fight alive so he doubles his money.
Speaking to UFC legend Michael Bisping, he said: “At the end of the day, he’s gonna get beat up. He’s gonna get knocked out.
“Hopefully, it’s not too bad because what’s happening is, his people are gassing him up that he can win.
“He accepted this fight, and I was very surprised he accepted this fight.
“They’re gassing him up, and they’re giving him that, ‘You’ve got the power, he’s old, he ain’t won a fight a million years, you the younger, more hungry, he’s taking you lightly, you can beat him.’
“They’re lying to this kid, and they’re gonna get him f***ed up.
“So what’s gonna happen is, I’m gonna beat him, I’m gonna knock him out, and hopefully it’s not too bad where he doesn’t want to do it again because I want to take the money again.
“I want to rob the bank twice. So that’s the plan. I really don’t have smoke with his brother Logan but s***, after he sees what I do to his brother, he might want to get the hands too.”
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How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match

Woodley, 39, in a former UFC champion who reigned the welterweight division from 2016-2018.
But more recently, he is without a win in three years, losing his last four before departing the UFC.
Paul, 24, on the other hand is 3-0 in his boxing career, all by KO, but has so far fought only limited opposition.
He beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ on his pro debut, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and then retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36.
Paul – whose brother Logan took Floyd Mayweather the distance in an exhibition – has promised a second-round KO.
But Woodley is giving his opponent an extra round in his prediction, believing Paul will cover up in the opening stages.
He said: “I think three (rounds).
“First round sounds cocky, sounds dope, but I just know that if I’m fighting Tyron Woodley, everyone is going to tell him to cover up, weather the storm, clinch him, grab him, keep him away from you, stay at distance, watch out for the right hand.
“I’ve got to set a couple traps, so I may need a round or two to set some traps, see what he responds to, and I think third round I should be able to clean up the deal.”
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JAKE PAUL confirmed talks between his brother Logan and Anderson Silva but admitted he could fight the UFC legend ‘down the road’. Silva, who was released by the UFC last year, scored a shock upset as he beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Mexico.
Logan Paul, left, pictured with brother JakeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was beaten by Anderson SilvaCredit: EPA
Afterwards, the Brazilian icon opened the door to fighting either of the Paul brothers, who are both forging prizefighting careers.
But Jake, 24, appeared to suggest Logan, 26, is the more likely of the two, but did not rule out eventually sharing the ring with Silva, 46.
He told TMZ Sports: “Look, anything is possible, I didn’t initially think of that but hey, like I said my saying is anyone, anytime, any place.
“But I think it would be more interesting to see Anderson Silva fight Roy Jones Jr on my undercard which is what I like originally tweeted out there.
“Because he beat one legendary boxer lets see if he can beat another legendary boxer and maybe there’s a fight for us down the road.
“I think there’s talks of him maybe fighting my brother, but Anderson’s a nice guy and I respect him as a legend.”
Logan is looking for his next opponent, having recently taken Floyd Mayweather, 44, the distance in their exhibition.
He avoided a knockout defeat, to the surprise of many, and later talked up the possibility of fighting heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 54.

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For Jake, he fights ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, in his fourth and toughest fight to date on August 28.
Woodley reigned the welterweight division from 2016-2018 with devastating power and four title defences.
But he comes into his boxing debut off the back of four defeats, without a win in three years.
Despite the form, Paul argues Silva’s points win over son of a legend Chavez Jr, 35, proves MMA fighters can belong in the boxing ring.
Tyron Woodley fights Jake Paul on August 28Credit: Reuters
Anderson Silva is in talks to fight Logan PaulCredit: EPA
He said: “Anderson’s 46-years-old and I thought he did an incredible job, man.
“He was sticking, moving, bouncing around the ring, having fun, throwing combos, he’s long and lanky.
“And to come in there and beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, whose what over 50 wins in the ring as a world champion.
“This just goes to show MMA strikers are also great boxers and I think a lot of people forget that.
“That is the first skill that MMA fighters learn if they’re going to learn how to fight is boxing, so I thought he looked amazing.” More

TYRON WOODLEY predicted a third-round knockout against Jake Paul and said afterwards his brother Logan ‘might want to get the hands too’. Paul faces the former UFC champion on August 28 and has an immediate rematch clause in the contract if he loses.
Tyron Woodley fights Jake Paul on August 28Credit: Reuters
Logan Paul could eye a fight with Tyron Woodley if brother Jake is beatenCredit: Getty
Woodley is confident in knocking out the social media star, but wants to keep hopes of a second fight alive so he can ‘rob the bank twice’.
Speaking to UFC legend Michael Bisping, he said: “At the end of the day, he’s gonna get beat up. He’s gonna get knocked out.
“Hopefully, it’s not too bad because what’s happening is, his people are gassing him up that he can win.
“He accepted this fight, and I was very surprised he accepted this fight.
“They’re gassing him up, and they’re giving him that, ‘You’ve got the power, he’s old, he ain’t won a fight a million years, you the younger, more hungry, he’s taking you lightly, you can beat him.’
“They’re lying to this kid, and they’re gonna get him f***ed up.
“So what’s gonna happen is, I’m gonna beat him, I’m gonna knock him out, and hopefully it’s not too bad where he doesn’t want to do it again because I want to take the money again.
“I want to rob the bank twice. So that’s the plan. I really don’t have smoke with his brother Logan but s***, after he sees what I do to his brother, he might want to get the hands too.”
How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match
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Woodley, 39, in a former UFC champion who reigned the welterweight division from 2016-2018.
But more recently, he is without a win in three years, losing his last four before departing the UFC.
Paul, 24, on the other hand is 3-0 in his boxing career, all by KO, but has so far fought only limited opposition.
He beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ on his pro debut, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and then retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36.
Paul – whose brother Logan took Floyd Mayweather the distance in an exhibition – has promised a second-round KO.
But Woodley is giving his opponent an extra round in his prediction, believing Paul will cover up in the opening stages.
He said: “I think three (rounds).
“First round sounds cocky, sounds dope, but I just know that if I’m fighting Tyron Woodley, everyone is going to tell him to cover up, weather the storm, clinch him, grab him, keep him away from you, stay at distance, watch out for the right hand.
“I’ve got to set a couple traps, so I may need a round or two to set some traps, see what he responds to, and I think third round I should be able to clean up the deal.”
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OSCAR DE LA HOYA is targeting UFC legend Anderson Silva in his second comeback fight after returning against Vitor Belfort. The American boxing legend will fight for the first time in 13 years on September 11 against Belfort, a former UFC champion.
Oscar De La Hoya is targeting UFC legend Anderson Silva in his second comeback fightCredit: AP:Associated Press
Anderson Silva beat Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Getty
And De La Hoya already has plans following the eight-round exhibition after calling out another MMA icon in Silva.
The Brazilian, who ruled the UFC’s middleweight division for seven years, just beat ex-boxing title holder Julio Cesar Chavez.
And now De La Hoya, 48, wants to prize Silva, 46, back into the boxing ring in November, before going after a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, 44.
He told Lance Pugmire: “I want to make the biggest comeback in the history of the sport.
“I want to have these two fights, I mean if I get past Belfort, which I’m a little, like not scared, but just like, ‘What did I get myself into?’
“But I’m sure, I got confidence to go in there and fight hard. And then, go again in November.
“As November 28, I believe someone said is the one-year anniversary of Triller getting into the picture with Mike Tyson, so I want to be that one-year anniversary.
“And then maybe challenge Anderson Silva, and then after that if my boxing feels good and I feel great, I’m not going to take time off, I’m going to continue training and call out Floyd Mayweather Jr.”

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Mayweather famously beat De La Hoya in 2007, but it was the only fight he ever received a split decision in.
More recently, the 50-0 all-time great officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 32, in ten rounds.
But he did come back to the ring early in June for an exhibition spectacle against YouTuber Logan Paul, 26, who weighed TWO STONE more.
Paul claimed moral victory by going the distance and avoiding a knockout defeat and Mayweather afterwards poured cold water on another exhibition.
But De La Hoya is confident the man who goes by the name ‘Money’ can be tempted back between the ropes.
He said: “I think it’s all about money for him, so why not? I think there’s a lot of money for him to make in that fight. I think so, why not?”
De La Hoya added: “I beat him the first time, let’s put it that way. So that’s his motivation.”
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JAKE PAUL has rejected Anderson Silva’s boxing call out after the UFC legend outpointed former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday.The Brazilian, 46, made a winning return in his first fight inside the squared circle in 16 years as he earned a split decision victory over the ex-WBC middleweight king.
UFC legend Anderson Silva called out both Jake and Logan Paul following his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Getty
American YouTuber Jake Paul has won all three of his professional boxing bouts by knockoutCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
Following the upset win in Mexico, Silva turned his attention towards a future dust-up against the American YouTuber.
Former middleweight champ Silva, who holds the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days, refused to rule out a fight against either Jake or Logan Paul.
He said: “Wow, in the future everything is possible. Both brothers, I respect them both.
“They’re good boys – smart boys too and I think that’s good for the future.
“Especially right now, everything’s changed in the world. People like to see the big shows. The entertaining shows.”
But Jake has turned down the challenge, and instead urged Silva to pit his wits against Roy Jones Jr on his undercard on August 28.
Paul, who has won all three of his professional fights by knockout inside the boxing ring, is preparing to face UFC icon Tyron Woodley.
Taking to social media, the 24-year-old tweeted: “Respect to Anderson Silva on the win. You are a Brazilian legend!

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Respect to Anderson Silva @spideranderson on the win….vc é uma lenda brasileira! Would be an honor to have him vs Roy Jones Jr on the same card as Tyron and I— Paul Paul (@jakepaul) June 20, 2021

How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match

“Would be an honour to have him vs. Roy Jones Jr on the same card as Tyron and I.”
Paul recently declared that the ‘Earth will smile’ if he or his brother gets stopped in a fight.
He believes that the boxing world refuses to take him or his sibling seriously after they claimed fame through YouTube.
Quoted by TalkSPORT journalist Michael Benson, Jake said: “Imagine if one of us gets knocked out, the world would be so happy.
“The Earth will smile, that’s what people want.
“They want to see it happen because they don’t wanna respect us as ‘boxers’.”
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JAKE PAUL has rejected Anderson Silva’s boxing call out after the UFC legend outpointed former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday.The Brazilian, 46, made a winning return in his first fight inside the squared circle in 16 years as he earned a split decision victory over the ex-WBC middleweight king.
UFC legend Anderson Silva called out both Jake and Logan Paul following his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Getty
American YouTuber Jake Paul has won all three of his professional boxing bouts by knockoutCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
Following the upset win in Mexico, Silva turned his attention towards a future dust-up against the American YouTuber.
Former middleweight champ Silva, who holds the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days, refused to rule out a fight against either Jake or Logan Paul.
He said: “Wow, in the future everything is possible. Both brothers, I respect them both.
“They’re good boys – smart boys too and I think that’s good for the future.
“Especially right now, everything’s changed in the world. People like to see the big shows. The entertaining shows.”
But Jake has turned down the challenge, and instead urged Silva to pit his wits against Roy Jones Jr on his undercard on August 28.
Paul, who has won all three of his professional fights by knockout inside the boxing ring, is preparing to face UFC icon Tyron Woodley.
Taking to social media, the 24-year-old tweeted: “Respect to Anderson Silva on the win. You are a Brazilian legend!

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Respect to Anderson Silva @spideranderson on the win….vc é uma lenda brasileira! Would be an honor to have him vs Roy Jones Jr on the same card as Tyron and I— Paul Paul (@jakepaul) June 20, 2021

How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match

“Would be an honour to have him vs. Roy Jones Jr on the same card as Tyron and I.”
Paul recently declared that the ‘Earth will smile’ if he or his brother gets stopped in a fight.
He believes that the boxing world refuses to take him or his sibling seriously after they claimed fame through YouTube.
Quoted by TalkSPORT journalist Michael Benson, Jake said: “Imagine if one of us gets knocked out, the world would be so happy.
“The Earth will smile, that’s what people want.
“They want to see it happen because they don’t wanna respect us as ‘boxers’.”
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JAKE PAUL’S ex-sparring partner said boxing promoters will ‘clown the f***’ out of Tyron Woodley and allow a ‘sad’ win for the YouTuber. Paul faces the ex-UFC champion on August 28 in his fourth and toughest professional fight.
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley and Jake PaulCredit: Reuters
Woodley, 39, comes into his boxing debut as one of the best welterweights in UFC history, reigning the division from 2016-2018 with four defences.
But more recently, the American has lost his last four fights, without a win in three years.
Light-heavyweight boxer Ahmed Elbiali, who once sparred Paul, has accused promoters of perfectly picking the right matchup.
And he fears it will leave Woodley – an MMA legend – facing an embarrassing defeat against a self-proclaimed ‘Disney kid’.
Elbiali, 30, told SunSport: “I saw some videos of Woodley and I was like, ‘This is so sad’. They’re really going to clown this former MMA world champion.
“They’re going to clown the f*** out of him as boxing matchmaking is special, and it takes a while to learn how to hit hard in boxing gloves.
“Jake is the bigger guy too and weight classes matter in boxing. You hit any man in 10-ounce gloves they’re going to feel it.
“I’m sure Tyron hits hard but whoever’s matchmaking Jake’s career is not going to let that happen.”

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How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match

Elbiali sparred Paul last year, before the social media star’s second fight, against ex-NBA player Nate Robinson.
At the time, he was 1-0 as a pro having stopped online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round.
Paul, 24, then went on to brutally knock out Robinson, 37, in two rounds before stopping retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36, in the first round in April.
Not only has the former Disney Channel actor improved to 3-0 all by KO, he has become one of the most polarising figures in the fight game.
Elbiali, who is 20-1, admits to pulling his punches against Paul when they sparred in Las Vegas.
But in hindsight he regrets the approach and offered a brutal assessment of Paul and Woodley, who are set to headline on Showtime pay-per-view Stateside.
Elbiali said: “Jake’s about to fight Tyron Woodley but I see that as garbage versus trash and I got trash winning by knockout.
“That’s exactly how I see it. Tyron is a really good MMA world champion but he’s garbage at boxing and Jake is just pure trash.
“He’s not a boxer, I wish I would’ve done things differently when I sparred Jake, I wish I had a plan, like p*** in a water gun and throw it at him or some s***.”
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JAKE PAUL has been backed to knock out Tyron Woodley by UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens, who said the YouTuber is ‘an athletic freak’. Paul faces ex-UFC welterweight champion Woodley on August 28 in his fourth professional fight.
Tyron Woodley fights Jake Paul on August 28Credit: Reuters
Jeremy Stephens backed Jake Paul to KO Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty
The social media star, who wrestled and played American football in college, is 3-0 in his career, all by knockout.
But he has so far only beaten online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36, a renowned grappler.
Woodley, 39, on the other hand has lost his last four fights and has not win since 2018.
It leaves UFC veteran Stephens, 35, backing Paul to continue his hot streak and praised the celebrity for his dedication and approach to the fight game.
He told MMA News: “I think Jake Paul’s got some skills, man. I think a lot of people kind of estimate this guy.
“I think he actually is gonna do really well against Tyron Woodley, and he might knock him out.
“And he’s got the money, and the training, and he’s surrounded himself with really good people, and he’s an athletic freak.
“And he’s not afraid to put himself out there. I’m kinda diggin’ this guy.”
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How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match

Woodley was once the king of the 170lb UFC division after brutally knocking out Robbie Lawler, now 39, in 2016.
He defended the belt four times before surrendering it to current champ Kamaru Usman, 34, in 2019.
He has since lost to Gilbert Burns, 34, Colby Covington, 33, and most recently Vicente Luque, 29, before leaving the UFC.
Paul argued Woodley’s tough streak of defeats leaves him ‘wounded soldier’ and warned their fight will not go into round three.
He told Showtime: “I think as soon as I touch him, his body is going to go back to that losing mentality, the fight or flight and he’s not gonna wanna sit there and fight.
Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in round oneCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Tyron Woodley has lost his last four fightsCredit: Getty
“I don’t know, I just see that that’s why I’ve been saying two rounds.
“I’m too sharp, I’m too fast, I’m too powerful and he has 85 days to do this, learn how to box, and unlearn all those bad habits.
“I’m going to eat up his body, I’m going to eat up his head. ‘He’s not going to know where I’m coming from.
“Kamaru Usman put some damage on him, all these guys put some damage on him, Gilbert Burns put the damage on him.
“He’s coming in a wounded soldier.”
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