Jake Paul (left) went the space for the primary time in his boxing profession
Jake Paul went the space for the primary time in his fledgling boxing profession as he secured a cut up choice victory over Tyron Woodley on a glitzy night time in Cleveland.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 24, was rocked by a stable proper hand which despatched him into the ropes from former UFC champion Woodley, 39, within the fourth spherical.
However Paul, who had had gained his earlier 4 fights inside two rounds, gained 77-75, 75-77, 78-74 on the scorecards.
On the undercard, British heavyweight Daniel Dubois made straightforward work of Joe Cusumano with a primary spherical technical knockout victory after sending his opponent to the canvas thrice.
And Tommy Fury’s hopes of combating Paul have been boosted by a TKO win over US newcomer Anthony Taylor, Paul’s sparring associate.
“Let’s get it on Jake. I’ve achieved my bit, you do your bit,” mentioned Fury after his US debut.
“It ought to be straightforward sufficient for him, I went 4 rounds along with his sparring associate. I am a seven-fight novice within the health club, nowhere close to the completed article.”
However Fury might have to attend for his showdown with Paul as Woodley, who was making his boxing debut, demanded a rematch, believing he had gained.
Paul – who’s three inches taller than Woodley however at 13st 8lb solely half a pound heavier – mentioned he would take the battle, if his opponent obtained a tattoo.
“Me and Jake have to run it again. I desire a rematch. I really feel like I gained,” Woodley mentioned.
“In case you get a tattoo ‘I like Jake Paul’ then we are going to run it again,” Paul retorted, to which Woodley agreed.
Daniel Dubois overpowered Joe Cusumano of their heavyweight bout
Jake Paul was greeted enthusiastically by followers on his ring stroll
Tommy Fury beat Anthony Taylor earlier than calling Paul out
