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Earlier, ‘The Problem Child’ was going to fight British professional boxer, Tommy Fury, on October 29, 2021. Unfortunately, the bout got canceled as Tommy pulled out because of a bacterial chest infection and a broken rib. To fill the vacant space, Tyron volunteered at brief notice.

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Tyron is looking for redemption after his previous defeat. Consequently, Jake Paul announced a $500,000 knockout bonus for the rematch. During an interview with MMA Fighting, the former UFC welterweight champion reacted to the tremendous bonus.

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Woodley said, “

I mean at the end of the day you put a bag on your own head and s**t I’m completely all about taking that free money so I had plans on doing that anyway if you want to entice me a little bit more you don’t offer a kid from Ferguson another half a bag to go out there and do what you wanted to do anyway, so yeah it does for motivation”

Woodley continued, “You don’t put a bounty on your f**king head and think I’m not gonna take it so for sure um I’m motivated by money, I’m motivated by legacy I’m motivated by greatness and I’m motivated by redemption so when people say oh it’s not about the money for me they’re f**king lying”

He further announced

, “definitely, it’s an additional motivation, and um, you’ll see me walking away with another 500 000.”

Where to watch Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II bout?

Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II, dubbed as “Leave No Doubt”, will take place on December 18, 2021, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The fight will be available on Pay-Per-View through Showtime. Besides that, Amanda Serrano is also going to fight in the undercard against Miriam Gutierrez.

Do you think Tyron Woodley will get his redemption? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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