Announcement: Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul for August 29th

Tyron "The Chosen One", Woodley will fight Jake "The Problem Child", Paul in his first professional boxing match live on SHOWTIME.

Announcement: Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul for August 29th

Woodley said, "Look at my resume." Look at all the young fighters that they gassed up, and what happened to them. None of them were able to land a punch. Many people approach me every day and tell me to knock him out.

Paul will face the former UFC champion in the main bout of a professional boxing show in his hometown.

Paul said, "This is my make or break fight." "The MMA community depends on Tyron. They want me to fall but he won't be able get the job done.

Woodley is a decorated mixed-martial arts champion and striking specialist who held the UFC title between 2016 and 2019. It will be an eight-round main event at cruiserweight, with Woodley defending his title from 2016 to 2019.

Woodley was previously the UFC 170 lb. welterweight champion. Woodley recently started training with Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr.

It was a great opportunity to work out with Floyd Mayweather. He taught me many things that are necessary to become a world-class fighter. Sometimes, MMA can be a waste of energy. He will be hurt by everything I do and throw. He will be hurt by my feints. It will make his body shake.

The undercard will include Amanda Serrano, a WBC/WBO Featherweight World Champions and Puerto Rican actress, defending her titles against Yamileth Mercado, super bantamweight champion.

Paul, a YouTube content creator and boxer aged 24, is 3-0, 3KOs. With his large personality and rapidly developing skills, he began his professional boxing career in January 2020.

The native of Cleveland is currently fighting in Puerto Rico under the guidance of B.J., a former pro boxing champion. Flores has been training Jake since his first professional bout. Paul knocked out YouTube star AnEsonGib, and Nate Robinson, former NBA star, in his first two bouts. In April, Paul knocked out Ben Askren with a knockout in the first round.