A rematch is set to headline the latest PPV offering in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night
Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring on Saturday night, albeit against an unexpected, but familiar foe. Paul squares off against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a rematch of their August showdown. Paul was expected to face Tommy Fury, the brother of WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, but he was forced to withdraw just two weeks before with a medical issue.
Now, Paul gets another chance against Woodley, whom he beat by split decision four months earlier but failed to score a knockdown or knockout against. Woodley actually scored the most noteworthy punch of that fight when he forced Paul to stumble into the ropes. Paul has said that with the fight coming together on short notice, he included a clause that gives Woodley an additional $500,000 if he scores a knockout.
Paul hopes to move on to more circus-type fights with a win on Saturday, perhaps against Fury again or maybe the likes of more UFC-level foes, like Nate Diaz or Conor McGregor. Diaz is in town this weekend to corner his teammate Chris Avlia on the prelims when he takes on Anthony Taylor, which Paul has hinted at as being done intentionally. McGregor famously boxed Floyd Mayweather in August 2017, losing by 10th-round TKO in his professional debut.
"My career has become about shutting people up. This is another version of that. We're here to up the ante," Paul said at the final press conference. "Just because I'm paying him to beat me, doesn't mean he can. If anything, it's to my advantage, because he's going to come out recklessly and get caught. I hurt him multiple times in that first fight, and I didn't even hit him with my best shot. It was a bad night and I still beat him. He should be embarrassed by that."
The undercard may not be the deepest, but it has some intrigue to keep fans entertained ahead of the main event. Look no further than the latest sporting crossover when NBA meets NFL in a four-round exhibition match. Deron Williams, a three-time NBA All Star, will meet Frank Gore, the NFL's No. 3 all-time leading rusher, in a heavyweight contest. Both will be making their pro debuts. Williams is a part owner of Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas, while Gore has trained in boxing for years, but never fought in a sanctioned match.
Below is the complete fight card with the latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook. You can also find viewing information for the bout below as it will air live on Showtime PPV.
Paul vs. Woodley 2 fight card, odds
- Jake Paul -240 vs. Tyron Woodley +200, cruiserweight (eight rounds)
- Amanda Serrano (c) -2500 vs. Miriam Gutierrez +1200, lightweights (10 rounds)
- Deron Williams vs. Frank Gore, heavyweights (four round exhibition)
- Liam Paro -140 vs. Yomar Alamo +120, junior welterweights (10 rounds)
Paul vs. Woodley 2 info
- Date: Dec. 18 | Start time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Amalie Arena -- Tampa, Florida
- How to watch: Showtime PPV | Price: $59.99
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