Tyron Woodley denies underestimating Jake Paul in their first meeting and predicts knockout in rematch

J. Paul defeated T. Woodley by split decision (Photo: Twitter/Showtime Boxing)

Just over three months after their first meeting, Jake Paul e Tyron woodley they will duel again in a boxing ring this Saturday (18), in Florida (USA). The first fight, which marked the former UFC champion's debut in the noble art, ended with the YouTuber's victory in a split decision by the judges.

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In a press conference held during open training last Wednesday (15), Tyron woodley He gave his opinion on what he did wrong in the first meeting and promised adjustments.

“I think I allowed him to get some free shots that he shouldn't have gotten. The defense will be a little more adjusted and the activity level will be a little higher. You’ll see the rest on Saturday”, said the former UFC champion.

Tyron woodley also denied having underestimated Jake Paul in the first fight. The former Ultimate champion assured that he trained “as if he were going to face Mike Tyson” and promised a different outcome to the rematch.

“He didn’t do anything that surprised me. He was trying to joke with you, saying he's just a YouTuber and making it seem like he wasn't taking it seriously, but I knew he was. All the guys before me underestimated him and got knocked out. I acted like I was going to fight Mike Tyson. I trained hard, I was ready, in shape. I'm in shape again and excited about this fight. I’m going to knock him out,” concluded Woodley.