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YouTuber Paul contests split-decision win against ex-UFC champion Woodley
Jake Paul made it to the end of his first boxing bout. He defeated Tyron Woodley in a split decision on a hot night in Cleveland.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 24, was rocked by a solid right hand which sent him into the ropes from former UFC champion Woodley, 39, in the fourth round.
Paul, however, had won his four previous fights in two rounds and won 77-75.75.77.78.74.
Undercard: British heavyweight Daniel Dubois defeated Joe Cusumano in the first round with a technical knockout win. He had previously sent his opponent to the ground three times.
Jake Paul (left), made it to the finish line for the first time during his boxing career.
The win over Anthony Taylor, Paul’s sparring partner, gave Tommy Fury hope of beating Paul.
"Let's go Jake. Fury said, "I've done my part, you do yours," after Fury won unanimously in his US debut.
"It should have been easy enough for him, he sparred with me four rounds. I am a novice fighter in the gym and have only fought seven rounds.
Fury might have to wait to see Paul in their showdown as Woodley was making his debut in boxing and demanded a rematch believing he had won.
Paul, who is three inches taller that Woodley, but only half a pound more at 13st 8lb, said he would fight if his opponent had a tattoo.
"Me and Jake must run it back. I would like a rematch. Woodley stated that she feels like she won.
Paul replied, "If you get a tattoo that says "I love Jake Paul", then we will return it," Woodley agreed.
Joe Cusumano was defeated by Daniel Dubois in their heavyweight fight
Fans greeted Jake Paul enthusiastically at his ring-walk
