Former UFC Welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley, just suffered another heartbreaking loss against Jake Paul. The YouTuber turned pro boxer, changed the course of his career and now he has managed to best a former MMA champion twice. It is incredibly impressive to see how the internet sensation has continued his winning streak.
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Tonight’s main event featured a rematch and perhaps Woodley’s final outing as a professional boxer. The former champion fought valiantly against the young up-and-comer, but sadly he suffered a knockout in the 6th round. This has left the former UFC star pondering about his mistakes.
Tyron Woodley spoke with the media, following his knockout loss, and shed light on what went wrong. The retired mixed martial artist wondered why he dropped his hands, which left his guard open for an easy shot. He stated that he predicted the knockout punch and was ready to block it but something went horribly wrong.
” I told you guys, I was in shape, I told you I was ready to fight, I told you I was coming and told you I was in a better shape than he was and you know I did that tonight. So, I went back and looked at it and I’m like ‘Why the f**k did I drop my hand’ I would have both hands up, I was right, I knew it was coming, I was ready to block overhand and I don’t know if he delayed it, even if he delayed it, I don’t why I dropped my hand”
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury needs to happen next
There is no doubt anymore that Jake can box and he cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, many believe it is time for him to take a step up in competition and start fighting professional boxers, who can push him to his limits.
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His clash will Tommy Fury is all but inevitable and the entire combat sports world is eagerly looking forward to this clash. This will serve as Jake’s first proper test as a boxer and it will finally answer the call, whether he can best a legitimate boxer.