Boxing News
Dillon Danis critical of Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley booking
Adam D Martin - June 4, 2021
Bellator star Dillon Danis was critical of the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight booking that will take place in the boxing ring. Paul and Woodley had their first public staredown on Thursday night, and Danis had to jump in with a few words to say. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who had been chasing a fight against Paul himself, took to his social media on Thursday to take a shot at both Paul and Woodley for taking part in this fight between the former UFC fighter and the YouTuber.
Vitor Belfort Triller boxing match in the works vs. Tarzann
Drake Riggs - June 3, 2021
Vitor Belfort is finally getting back in action… it just won’t be MMA. Instead, “The Phenom” joins in on the boxing circus. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported on Thursday that Belfort is in the process of making a boxing match happen in Triller on June 19. In typical Triller fashion, Belfort is lined up to face YouTube star Mike Holston, better known as “Tarzann.”
Floyd Mayweather offers to train Tyron Woodley for Jake Paul fight, former UFC champ responds
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Floyd Mayweather has offered to train Tyron Woodley ahead of his pro boxing debut against Jake Paul. In the main event of an upcoming Showtime boxing pay-per-view, Woodley is set to face YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Woodley is a former UFC champion while Paul has taken the combat sports world by storm and coming off a first-round TKO over Ben Askren.
Floyd Mayweather is "most definitely" open to rematching Conor McGregor: "He's easy"
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Floyd Mayweather is open to running it back with Conor McGregor if the Irishman is up for it. In August of 2017, Mayweather and McGregor had their highly-anticipated boxing match. It took the world by storm as it was a can’t miss event and ultimately, it was Mayweather who got the 10th round TKO win. However, the early rounds were competitive as McGregor landed some shots, and according to Leonard Ellerbe the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, a rematch is possible.
Tyron Woodley hints Jake Paul fight is the beginning of boxing career: "You're gonna want to see more of it"
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley hinted the Jake Paul fight is the beginning of a boxing career, saying “You’re gonna want to see more of it.” It was officially announced earlier this week that Woodley will be taking his talents to the boxing ring when he takes on Paul on August 28 on Showtime PPV. For Woodley, the chance to fight Paul in boxing represents the opportunity to earn a massive payday. Considering he’s age 39 and is coming off of four straight losses in the UFC, it was a no-brainer for Woodley to say yes to this fight and secure the bag. But it appears as though Woodley is now a fan of the boxing paydays and is hoping to get more of them soon.
Oscar De La Hoya accuses Canelo of ducking Jermell Charlo, Alvarez issues scathing response
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya accused Canelo Alvarez of ducking Jermell Charlo, and Alvarez issued a scathing response to the accusation. In reply to a post on Instagram of Alvarez teaching a young fighter boxing technique, De La Hoya and Alvarez got into a back-and-forth argument on social media after the Golden Boy executive accused Alvarez of ducking Jermell Charlo. Not only that, but De La Hoya also criticized his former client for his boxing skills, suggesting that Alvarez leads his head up when he throws hooks and that he walks around the ring flat-footed. Alvarez was absolutely livid with the comments that De La Hoya made and he quickly fired back at him.
Jake Paul negotiated an automatic rematch clause if he loses to Tyron Woodley, reveals Malki Kawa
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley may box twice. According to Malki Kawa, Woodley’s manager, Paul, the brash YouTuber turned boxer negotiated an automatic rematch clause for their fight. Of course, Paul and Woodley will headline a Showtime boxing card on August 28. It’s a stiff test for the 3-0 pro boxer and if he loses, he has the right to trigger an immediate rematch.
Tyron Woodley is getting a "multi-million dollar payday" to box Jake Paul, reveals manager
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2021
Tyron Woodley will be making millions of dollars to box Jake Paul, his manager Malki Kawa, revealed. After it was made official that Woodley would box Paul, the former UFC champion claimed it would be the biggest purse of his career. According to Kawa, Woodley did better than Ben Askren due to the fact he’s getting a cut of the pay-per-view which Askren did not. With that, he says Woodley will make millions of dollars.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul will have no judges, but KOs are legal
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
This Sunday’s exhibition boxing match between the legend Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul will have no judges, but KOs are legal. According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, there will be no judges ringside this weekend to score the fight between Mayweather and Paul, meaning no official winner will be produced. However, the fighters can still go for the knockout. It will be up to the referee whether or not to stop the fight due to strikes, but there will be no judges that will score the rounds.
Jake Paul reacts after booking boxing match with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul reacted after officially booking his upcoming boxing match with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. Paul and Woodley have been rumored to fight ever since Paul knocked out Woodley’s friend and teammate Ben Askren in April for Triller Fight Club, and the fight will now take place on August 28 on Showtime PPV. Following the announcement of the bout, Paul took to his social media to react to the new booking. Take a look at how “The Problem Child” reacted.
Michael Bisping reveals he was offered a massive payday to box Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2021
Michael Bisping was offered to box Jake Paul, but he turned it down. Bisping, like many other MMA fighters, had trashed Paul, and the brash YouTuber turned boxer called out ‘The Count’ and offered him a fight. However, it didn’t come to fruition and Ben Askren ended up stepping up to box Paul and got knocked out in the first round.
Logan Paul plans to KO Floyd Mayweather and retire as "the greatest boxer on the planet"
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2021
Logan Paul has big ambitions for his upcoming boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. On Sunday, June 6 in Miami, Florida, Paul is set to face Mayweather in an intriguing boxing match. To no surprise, the undefeated pro boxer in Mayweather is a massive favorite while Paul has said if he wins it would be the greatest upset in sports.
Floyd Mayweather "felt disrespected" and "very angry" after Jake Paul took his hat
Adam D Martin - June 1, 2021
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was reportedly “disrespected” and “very angry” after Jake Paul took his hat at a recent press conference. Last month, Mayweather and Logan Paul had a press conference for their exhibition boxing match on June 6, but the presser wasn’t notable for what those two said to each other, but rather for what Jake Paul did when he took Mayweather’s hat. The “Gotcha hat!” slogan has since become a bit of a meme on social media before this weekend’s Mayweather vs. Logan Paul fight. But while the Pauls are having fun with it, apparently Mayweather isn’t.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. predicts KO over Anderson Silva in upcoming boxing match: "I feel I can knock him out"
Adam D Martin - June 1, 2021
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is predicting a KO over Anderson Silva in the pair’s upcoming boxing match, saying that “I feel I can knock him out.” Chavez Jr. takes on Silva in an eight-round boxing match on June 19 at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. For Silva, it’s his return to the boxing ring for the first time since 2005 after he was released from the UFC following a knockout loss to Uriah Hall last fall. The UFC legend struggled in the last few years of his career in the Octagon and UFC president Dana White decided to give the 45-year-old Silva his release from the promotion. However, he is still adamant that he can fight and has made the move to the boxing ring.
Tyron Woodley reacts to Jake Paul boxing match booking: "Easiest fight of my career"
Adam D Martin - June 1, 2021
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley reacted to the Jake Paul boxing match booking, calling it the “Easiest fight of my career.” Woodley vs. Paul takes place on August 28 on Showtime PPV as the fight was officially announced on Tuesday. Following the announcement of the matchup, Woodley spoke to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani and provided a comment about the fight. According to “The Chosen One,” he views this as the easiest fight and the biggest payday of his combat sports career.
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley boxing match officially announced for August 28
Adam D Martin - June 1, 2021
The highly-anticipated Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley boxing match has been officially announced for August 28 and will air live on Showtime PPV. Paul and Woodley have been connected to a potential boxing match ever since Paul knocked out Woodley’s longtime friend and teammate Ben Askren in April. The two were able to strike a deal and they will meet on August 28 on Showtime. On Tuesday, Paul took to his social media to officially reveal the fight against Woodley, and talk some trash, too.
Ali Abdelaziz claims Chael Sonnen is facing Jake Paul next, not Tyron Woodley, 'Winner is going to take on Mike Tyson'
Drake Riggs - May 31, 2021
Anything Jake Paul-related practically guarantees shenanigans. After his next fight announcement today, Ali Abdelaziz provided even more. The news came out Monday that Paul will have his fourth career pro boxing match. To the surprise of no one, it was yet again a non-boxer revealed as his would-be opponent.
Jake Paul opens as betting favorite over Tyron Woodley in boxing match
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2021
Jake Paul is the betting favorite for his upcoming boxing match against Tyron Woodley. On Monday evening, it was reported by The Athletic that Paul and Woodley have agreed to face one another at a date TBD. The fight will be officially made Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. EST according to Paul, with them facing off in Miami on Friday.