Tyron Woodley News
Tyron Woodley reveals he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather earlier this year
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather this past June. Woodley hasn’t competed since he suffered a KO loss in the rematch to Jake Paul in December of 2021. Since then, he has been linked to other fights, and Woodley revealed he was originally supposed to box Mayweather in June, but the undefeated boxer decided to face John Gotti III instead.
Jake Paul's two-time opponent Tyron Woodley warns Mike Perry ahead of boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley thinks Mike Perry needs to focus on a pair of key gameplan elements when he faces Jake Paul in the boxing ring. Paul and Perry will clash in a highly anticipated boxing match on July 20 in Tampa, Florida. Perry, a Bare Knuckle FC star, will look to hand Paul his second career boxing defeat.
Tyron Woodley blames the UFC Apex environment for late MMA career struggles
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley feels fighting in the UFC Apex towards the end of his promotional career impacted his in-cage performances. Woodley is targeting a return to combat sports later in 2024 after a long hiatus from competition. He hasn’t fought in any capacity since a knockout loss to Jake Paul in their boxing rematch in 2021.
Mike Perry calls out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley for boxing match on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card
Fernando Quiles - May 19, 2024
Mike Perry is looking for his next fight, and he’s itching to share the ring with Tyron Woodley on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard. Paul vs. Tyson will be taking place inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20th, and Perry is hoping he gets a chance to be on a massive stage against a former UFC champion. Of course, this would be a traditional boxing fight if they were to be on the same card as “The Problem Child” vs. “Iron” Mike.
Tyron Woodley reveals discussions with Manny Pacquiao for boxing return: "Are we fighting or what!?"
Josh Evanoff - March 27, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley is hoping to face Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match later this year. ‘The Chosen One’ has had a quiet last few years. Tyron Woodley was famously released by the UFC in 2021, after suffering four straight losses. Quickly, he entered the influencer boxing scene and faced Jake Paul that August. In their first bout, ‘The Problem Child’ picked up a split-decision victory after eight rounds of action.
Former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Tyron Woodley to serve as coaches on TUF-like series for Hardcore FC
Susan Cox - March 27, 2024
Former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Tyron Woodley are to serve as coaches on a TUF-like series for Hardcore FC. The reality series will be called ‘HFC Fight Show’ and will be filmed in the United Arab Emirates over the next six weeks.
Sean Strickland gets scolded by former UFC champion Tyron Woodley for asking permission to fight Jake Paul: "Why the f*ck you asked Hunter?"
Fernando Quiles - February 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has taken issue with Sean Strickland asking UFC for permission to fight Jake Paul. Strickland, an ex-UFC middleweight titleholder, has gotten into a back-and-forth exchange with Paul on social media. “The Problem Child” slammed Strickland for taking advantage of influencer Sneako during a sparring session. In the clip, Sneako was covering up while Strickland unloaded with punches. Strickland isn’t known for having an off-switch, and often dials things up to 100 with just about anyone he interacts with.
Tyron Woodley vents frustration after being paid the same money as Donald Cerrone by UFC: “That motherf*cker ain’t never touched gold”
Susan Cox - February 1, 2024
Tyron Woodley is venting his frustration after being paid the same money as Donald Cerrone by the UFC. Woodley, speaking on the ‘MIGHTYcast’ podcast with Demetrious Johnson shared that he wanted ‘out’ of the UFC:
Tyron Woodley alleges that Georges St-Pierre turned down a "dumb bag" to fight him: "Eight figures"
Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2023
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has alleged that Georges St-Pierre turned down a massive payday against him. ‘The Chosen One’ hasn’t been seen in combat sports since a sixth-round knockout loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring in December 2021. Since then, Tyron Woodley has been quiet about a potential return. However, he did show interest in facing ‘The Problem Child’ in his PFL debut, slated for late 2024.
Tyron Woodley calls for PFL trilogy bout with Jake Paul: "Fighting anybody in MMA outside of me is disrespect"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
Tyron Woodley finds it a bit disrespectful he’s not in the conversation for Jake Paul’s PFL debut. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the ring over the weekend. On Friday night, Jake Paul moved to 8-1, with a knockout win over Andre August. Following the victory, there was naturally talk of his PFL debut. Ever since the beginning of his boxing career, he’s teased a move to the cage.
Tyron Woodley reveals the one opponent he would return to the UFC to fight: “The only person I would just want to beat the f—k out of”
Harry Kettle - September 22, 2023
Tyron Woodley has revealed the one UFC fighter he’d return to face if he were given the opportunity to do so. In his prime, Tyron Woodley was one of the best fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship – and perhaps mixed martial arts as a whole. He had the kind of fight style that ensured he could take on all comers, and he was the UFC welterweight champion. Unfortunately, he didn’t end his UFC career in the best way, losing four straight fights before leaving the promotion.
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley calls out Logan Paul
Fernando Quiles - August 6, 2023
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley is calling for a boxing match with Logan Paul. Paul’s brother, Jake Paul, had two boxing matches with Woodley. Jake defeated “The Chosen One” both times, with the rematch ending in a knockout. Woodley is open to dabbling into another boxing match with a Paul brother, but this time it’s Logan.
Tyron Woodley shares what he thinks is the best performance of his career
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2023
Tyron Woodley thinks two fights stand out as the best performances of his career, but one more than the other. Woodley is the former UFC welterweight champion and defended his title three times and had great wins over Darren Till and Robbie Lawler to win the belt. Woodley says those two performances were the best of his career, but he says the win over Till was his best because it was clear the UFC wanted the Brit to win.
Tyron Woodley shares his thoughts on Edwards-Usman 3, questions why he never got an immediate rematch
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2023
Tyron Woodley has noticed a ton of champions get a rematch after they lose their belt and now questions why he didn’t get one. Woodley lost his welterweight title at UFC 235 to Kamaru Usman and after the loss, Usman went on to face Colby Covington. Yet, after Usman lost his title to Leon Edwards, he will now get an immediate rematch on March 18 at UFC 286, in a fight Woodley believes Usman will have success in.
Tyron Woodley claims Tommy Fury is comparable to Nate Robinson in terms of difficulty for Jake Paul: "Every other fighter, in my opinion, is tougher than Tommy"
Cole Shelton - February 23, 2023
Tyron Woodley doesn’t think Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will be competitive. Paul and Fury are set to headline an ESPN Top Rank pay-per-view on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. It’s a fight both men have wanted and after it was booked twice previously but both times Fury pulled out but it will finally happen on Sunday.
Tyron Woodley blasts KSI for ducking him after signing a contract to box the YouTuber: "You are not a real fighter"
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2023
Tyron Woodley believes YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI never truly wanted to box him but was using his name for clout. After Woodley lost back-to-back fights to Jake Paul, Paul mentioned Woodley as a possible opponent for his rival, KSI. The two sides then began negotiating a deal and Woodley says he signed a deal to box KSI but the YouTuber declined and decided to fight Dillon Danis instead.
Tyron Woodley not ruling out a return to UFC as free agency continues: "I don't get my feelings hurt in business"
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2023
Tyron Woodley isn’t ruling out fighting in the UFC again. Woodley is the former UFC welterweight champion and fought in the promotion from 2013 to 2021. He went 9-6-1 in the Octagon and defended his title three times. However, after having some disputes with Dana White and losing four straight fights, he was ultimately released from the UFC.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 111 with Tyron Woodley, Alan Belcher, Jordan Leavitt, and Jasmine Jasudavicius
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2023
The 111th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 70 and BKFC 36 this weekend. We’re first joined by former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (2:18). Next, BKFC heavyweight Alan Belcher (21:24) stops by. UFC lightweight, Jordan Leavitt (40:14) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC women’s flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius (51:03).