Former Jake Paul opponent sets record straight on if he was paid to lose

As a dedicated follower of combat sports and a long-time admirer of Tyron Woodley’s impressive UFC career, I can confidently say that the notion of him being paid to take a dive in his rematch against Jake Paul is nothing more than an unfounded rumor.


Previously crowned UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has countered allegations suggesting he was compensated for being knocked out during his rematch against Jake Paul in December 2021.

On August 29, Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley engaged in a boxing match to resolve their dispute, but it was Paul who emerged victorious following a split decision by the judges. Dissatisfied with the outcome, another bout took place on December 18, resulting in Paul knocking out Woodley.

Soon after the game, there was a video circulating widely on TikTok suggesting that the bout might have been fixed.

Approximately three years on, an interviewer approached people to gauge their opinions about who might emerge victorious in the upcoming Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight. One of the interviewees, who identified himself as Woodley’s cousin, asserted that the ex-UFC champion was compensated to intentionally lose during his rematch with Paul.

Nigga wish he was my kinfolk

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) September 27, 2024

If Jake Paul has paid off his opponent, then he’s good. Otherwise, Mike Tyson will knock him out… I’m Julian Woodley, Tyron Woodley’s literal cousin. So I can confirm that he was probably compensated for taking the hit, he said. This statement sparked curiosity among viewers, who questioned whether he truly shares a family bond with the former UFC champion.

Instead, Tyron swiftly intervened to dismiss the allegations, declaring that the person in the video is not his relative. In a tweet, he asserted, “Wish he was my family.

Fans quickly sent their support, saying they believed him over his alleged cousin’s accusations.

User A stated: “Such behavior deserves legal action or a strong response.” In response, User B said: “It’s hard to comprehend why some individuals can tell lies so effortlessly.

Jake consistently asserts that his fights are fair and transparent. Moreover, these contests would not receive approval from the commission unless they met these standards.

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2024-09-27 18:51