Tag: Jake Paul

Ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley eyes kickboxing switch: ‘Every time I kick somebody, they hit the ground’

Tyron Woodley KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley, plans on returning to competition this year and wants to start with a new combat sport. Aged 40, we have not seen Woodley compete since his short-notice rematch with Jake Paul, in which ‘The Chosen One’ was viciously knocked out in the sixth round. You’d have to go back […]

Tyron Woodley Kickboxing

Former UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley, plans on returning to competition this year and wants to start with a new combat sport.

Aged 40, we have not seen Woodley compete since his short-notice rematch with Jake Paul, in which ‘The Chosen One’ was viciously knocked out in the sixth round. You’d have to go back to September of 2018 for Woodley’s last win, but still the former 170lber plans on making a return to combat sports.

Talking to The MMA Hour, Woodley suggested that he would like to test the waters of kickboxing, on account of his kicking power.

“I think I’m gonna fight in a kickboxing fight,” Woodley said. “Every time I kick somebody they hit the ground, why don’t I kick people more? ACLs torn, knocked Jake Shields down a couple of times, I even knocked ‘Wonderboy’ down when I kicked, broke my foot on Fatselum when I kicked him in the Kung Fu Panda belly. I kick hard, so why wouldn’t I think about that? I think that’s gonna gradually build me back up. I wanna wrap up the year with MMA.”

Tyron Woodley’s comeback

While Woodley’s time in high-level competition is undoubtedly over, the American has somewhat interjected himself into influencer boxing  scene, following his two fights with Paul. Woodley had recently been linked with a potential matchup with KSI, a fight which would likely see Woodley receive a sizeable payday.

There is undoubtedly options for Woodley as his name still does hold some weight. This could also mean that Woodley does not have to take potentially dangerous fights, that could have health implications at this stage in his career.

Would you like to see Tyron Woodley in kickboxing?

Jake Paul Touches On Dana White/Wife Altercation

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has given his thoughts on UFC President Dana White’s altercation with his wife for the first time. Early this month, footage emerged from White’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at a nightclub in Cabo San L…

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has given his thoughts on UFC President Dana White’s altercation with his wife for the first time. Early this month, footage emerged from White’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at a nightclub in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. But it was far from a good start to 2023, with the pair getting physical during…

Continue Reading Jake Paul Touches On Dana White/Wife Altercation at MMA News.

Jake Paul reveals he will fight Mike Perry in Saudi Arabia if Tommy Fury withdraws for third time

mike perryJake Paul has a backup plan should Tommy Fury pull out of their upcoming clash on February 26, 2023, and that backup plans name is Mike Perry, former UFC star and current BKFC talent. Paul announced the following in regards to his potential late replacement at the Beterbiev vs Yarde press conference: “We have Mike […]

mike perry

Jake Paul has a backup plan should Tommy Fury pull out of their upcoming clash on February 26, 2023, and that backup plans name is Mike Perry, former UFC star and current BKFC talent.

Paul announced the following in regards to his potential late replacement at the Beterbiev vs Yarde press conference:

“We have Mike Perry on standby. Let’s go, Mike Perry. He’s ready to jump in in case Tommy pulls out.”

Paul hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to opponents making the walk, as Fury has withdrawn from both previous bookings against him, and he also lost his fight with Hasim Rahman Jr last year.

Paul was slated to fight Fury in both 2021 and 2022.

The second time Fury pulled out Paul ended up fighting former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in their immediate rematch, and he was slated to face Rahman in August of last year, but ended up facing former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva a couple months later in October instead.

Both the Woodley rematch and Silva fights went well for him; his second fight with Woodley was relatively boring, but he was able to KO Woodley stiff this time, as the first time he won a split decision, and his fight with Silva was surprisingly an incredible back-and-forth war he won via unanimous decision.

But, events have been cancelled due to his opponents withdrawing from their scheduled bouts more than once, and this time he wants a backup so that doesn’t happen again.

Mike Perry is a great name for that second choice.

To fans, either Perry or Nate Diaz makes the most sense, and honestly, we thought we were past this point of Paul vs Fury.

However, Paul wants a boxer on his resume. He’s defeated three MMA world champions across four fights, Ben Askren (KO), Tyron Woodley twice (SD, KO), and Anderson Silva (UD), but the criticism seemingly never ends, as fans and combat athletes are always trashing his name for not fighting real boxers.

Well, he’s tried to, more than once. Fury is 8-0 as a professional boxer, and Rahman, a heavyweight mind you, was 12-1 as a professional.

Mike Perry opened up his MMA career with a record of 11-1 through his first 12 fights, all 11 wins via knockout.

Since then, he’d gone 3-7, bringing his record to 14-8.

However, though he’s 0-1 as a professional boxer, a fight that went down in 2015, since leaving the UFC, Perry has gone 3-0 in boxing matches. Two of which were bare knuckle bouts, and the other of which he defeated a 25-3 professional boxer where both men were wearing MMA gloves.

Do you think Tommy Fury shows up, or does Jake Paul end up facing Mike Perry next month in Saudi Arabia?

If you enjoyed this piece, feel free to share it on social media!

Mike Perry Will Be The Backup For Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury

Former UFC fighter Mike Perry might get his chance to face Jake Paul after all if anything falls through with Tommy Fury. The highly-anticipated boxing showdown between Paul and Fury has been re-scheduled for a third time on February 26th. If something…

Former UFC fighter Mike Perry might get his chance to face Jake Paul after all if anything falls through with Tommy Fury. The highly-anticipated boxing showdown between Paul and Fury has been re-scheduled for a third time on February 26th. If something with the fight falls through, Perry will be waiting in the wings. Paul…

Continue Reading Mike Perry Will Be The Backup For Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury at MMA News.

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have words at Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde boxing event

jake paulAs we’ve all heard by now, Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury is a done deal for an event to go down next month on February 26, 2023, live in Saudi Arabia. This is the third time these two have been booked opposing one another, as they were supposed to fight in 2021 and 2022, with […]

jake paul

As we’ve all heard by now, Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury is a done deal for an event to go down next month on February 26, 2023, live in Saudi Arabia.

This is the third time these two have been booked opposing one another, as they were supposed to fight in 2021 and 2022, with Fury pulling out of the bout both times. But, now that they’ve signed another bout agreement to fight one another, February 26 has become a highly anticipated night in the sport of boxing.

Paul and Fury had a few words for one another tonight at the Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde event at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England.

Fury opened up with: “I guarantee, I swear to god if it’s the last thing I do in boxing, you are over in four weeks. So enjoy the last few weeks of the so called boxer yeah. When I hit you on the chin, you’re gonna stay hit, believe me.”

Paul was then asked who has more to lose regarding this fight, and answered with: “Tommy has so much to lose his family is going to disown him when I knock him the fuck out. Plain and simple, that’s it. Sorry Tyson I love you but it’s over for your brother.”

That’s quite comical, considering Tyson said he’d disown his little brother if he didn’t ‘chin’ Jake Paul.

It looks like Fury is ready to fight, which is good, hopefully it means the fight will go through as planned this time.

If it does indeed happen this time around, who walks away the victor, Jake Paul or Tommy Fury?

If you enjoyed this piece, feel free to share it on social media!

Watch: Things Get Physical During Jake Paul/Tommy Fury Face-Off

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury came face to face tonight during the Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde light heavyweight main event, and things turned physical. Moments before light heavyweight boxers Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde entered the ring for the…

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury came face to face tonight during the Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde light heavyweight main event, and things turned physical. Moments before light heavyweight boxers Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde entered the ring for their headlining bout, rivals Jake Paul and Tommy Fury came face to face ahead of their…

Continue Reading Watch: Things Get Physical During Jake Paul/Tommy Fury Face-Off at MMA News.