Tyron Woodley remembers 'phenomenal punch' suffered and surrenders to Jake Paul's talent in boxing

J. Paul knocked out former UFC champion T. Woodley (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

Former UFC welterweight champion (up to 77kg.), Tyron woodley knows he made a mistake in rematch against Jake Paul in boxing. And, in an interview with the podcast 'The MMA Hour', the North American admitted his mistake, but valued the YouTuber's performance in delivering a brutal knockout.

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“I really don't feel like I'm being knocked out by a YouTube kid. I saw a phenomenal punch landing at the perfect time. So when I look, I always think what made me let go of my left hand. You can see it from another angle. I'm looking at his face and I protect myself, but at some point I put my left hand down and that's playing in my mind now,” recalled Woodley.

After the fight, Woodley 'accepted' the knockout and even paid US$5 (around R$27) for the best montage of his defeat. He now understands that some didn't like the idea, but points out that the YouTuber would also beat other good fighters.

“A lot of people tell me, 'Oh, you lost.' He literally f****** many of you. Both MMA fighters and ordinary people. He is an athletic boy, who has boxing as a priority. He has no children or other business he is running. He may have the best training, coaches and a greater focus. It has no financial charges. Most MMA fighters don't have money, but he came into boxing knowing how to push the numbers machine”, concluded the North American.

Fired at the beginning of 2021 by Ultimate, Woodley decided to face a new challenge and venture into boxing. In his debut in the noble art, in August, the former UFC champion faced the YouTuber Jake Paul and was defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges. Replacing the injured Brit Tommy Fury, the 'Chosen One' got the rematch and in a fight with little emotion, he was brutally knocked out in the sixth round by the digital influencer.