Tommy Fury withdraws from Jake Paul battle for medical causes, Tyron Woodley steps in for rematch

Jake Paul’s return to the boxing ring will tackle a brand new — but very acquainted — take care of Tommy Fury, the youthful brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, withdrew from the battle because of medical causes that impacted his coaching camp, in accordance with a press launch from Showtime..

The information, first reported by the U.Ok. outlet The Mirror, was confirmed by Paul on Monday morning by way of social media. 

Paul (4-0, 3 KOs), the YouTube sensation turned skilled pugilist, will nonetheless battle in the primary occasion of his Dec. 18 Showtime PPV from the Amalie Area in Tampa, Florida, with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley agreeing to exchange Fury for a rematch on simply two weeks’ discover.  

“When my staff woke me up on Friday to inform me Tommy was pulling out, I advised them I am able to battle anybody on Dec. 18,” Paul mentioned within the press launch. “Troy, Trey, Trevor, Travis. I do not give a rattling who it’s. So, as I predicted Tommy Fumbles and Tyron is there to select it up, stepping in, and contractually he’s getting an additional $500,000 if he knocks me out. First time I outboxed him. This time I am gonna punish him and go away little question.”

The 39-year-old Woodley made his professional boxing debut in August when he misplaced an eight-round break up determination in opposition to Paul in Cleveland, Ohio. Woodley fought nicely and arguably scored a knockdown that wasn’t referred to as when the ring ropes held Paul up following a proper cross.

“I’m completely heartbroken that I’ve been pressured to withdraw from my battle with Jake Paul because of a bacterial chest an infection and damaged rib, Fury mentioned in a press release. “I actually do hope we will get this battle rescheduled within the new yr. I need this battle to nonetheless occur greater than something.”

Paul, 24, initially appeared keen to provide Woodley a rematch following their shut battle however provided that his opponent adopted by on a pre-fight wager to get an “I Love Jake Paul” tattoo someplace on his physique. Woodley ultimately did get the tattoo on the center finger of his left hand, though Paul selected to go in a distinct path.  

Fury (7-0, 4 KOs) was anticipated to be Paul’s hardest check so far and the primary skilled boxer he has confronted following a run of early victories over fellow YouTubers and retired professional athletes from exterior of the world of boxing. The 22-year-old Fury, who is thought extra for his actuality tv function on the U.Ok. collection “Love Island,” boxed on the undercard of Fury-Woodley however appeared sluggish in outpointing the a lot smaller MMA fighter Anthony Taylor (0-2). 

The Paul-Woodley II card will even characteristic a particular attraction battle pairing former NFL working again Frank Gore in opposition to ex-NBA level guard Deron Williams.