YouTube star Jake Paul will fight in his fourth professional boxing match when he takes on former UFC champion Tyron Woodley on August 29.
Paul, who is 3-0 and knocked out former MMA fighter Ben Askren in under two minutes in his last bout, is the massive favorite for the upcoming fight. Oddsmakers have Woodley, who will be making his pro boxing debut after a decorated UFC career, as a +162 underdog.
Woodley lost his last four UFC fights but will be Paul's toughest opponent to date, as he was the UFC welterweight champion for close to three years before losing the title in 2019.
Here are the early Paul vs. Woodley odds, as of August 26.
Odds for Paul vs Woodley
| Favorite | Odds | Underdog | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul | -225 | Tyron Woodley | +162 |
Odds courtesy of bet365 on August 26, 2021.
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Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley odds analysis
The younger Paul brother opened as the -160 favorite for this event, after closing as a -177 fave in his previous boxing match against Askren, but is now at -225 just days out from his bout against Woodley.
Paul won that fight against Askren by knocking him out in 59 seconds. It was a bit of a strange ending with the former UFC fighter looking awkward in the exchanges before getting dropped by a single punch. And even though Askren soon got up to his feet, the referee ruled the fight over.
The 24-year-old Paul has been training as a boxer for two years. He knocked out fellow YouTube star AnEsonGib in the first round in 2020 before turning former NBA player Nate Robinson into a meme later that year.
Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, successfully defended his title four times. He was cut from the UFC after four straight losses, albeit against some of the top fighters in the division.
Like Askren, the 39-year-old Woodley is more known for his wrestling ability. Unlike Askren, Woodley also has power in his hands as shown by his five wins in the octagon by way of KO/TKO, including highlight-reel knockouts of Robbie Lawler and Josh Koscheck.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley tale of the tape
| Jake Paul | Tyron Woodley | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Age | 39 |
| 6-foot-1 | Height | 5-foot-9 |
| 76 inches | Reach | 74 inches |
| 3-0 (3 KO) | Record | 19-7-1 (7 KO) |
*Woodley's record is based on his MMA career. This will be his first professional boxing fight.
When will Jake Paul fight Tyron Woodley?
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will fight on August 29 in an eight-round bout. It will be a pay-per-view event presented by Showtime and the fighters are expected to use 10-ounce gloves with the fight contested at 190 pounds.
Where will Jake Paul fight Tyron Woodley?
Paul and Woodley will fight at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Paul's hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The arena is home to the NBA's Cavaliers.
What is the undercard for Paul vs Woodley?
Amanda Serrano, who holds the WBC, WBO, and IBO women's featherweight titles, will face WBC super bantamweight champ Yamileth Mercado in a title fight on the undercard. Charles Conwell vs. Mark DeLuca will also be a super welterweight fight on the card. Conwell is a perfect 15-0 while DeLuca is 24-2. Rounding out the four-fight event is a match between Montana Love and former IBF light-welterweight champion Ivan Baranchyk.
How to read boxing odds
The most common way of betting on a boxing match is by picking the overall winner of the bout. With Paul being the favorite for this fight, his odds have the minus sign (-) in front of them at -138. This means that bettors would need to wager $138 in order to win $100. A Woodley win would pay out more as he's the underdog at +100. This means that a $100 wager would profit $100.
As we get closer to the fight date other prop bets will be become available, such as method of victory and round betting.
The odds listed above are in American format, but can easily be converted to decimal or fractional format via our odds converter tool.
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Where can I bet on Paul vs Woodley odds?
While a professional fight, this is not a title fight. That means books may be selective in their offerings for Paul vs. Woodley odds. Check out the best sportsbooks available where you live and see what Paul vs. Woodley odds are available.
