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Jake Paul Defeats Tyron Woodley in Split Decision

As the competition keeps getting tougher, YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul continues to rack up victories.

Paul defeated former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley by split decision at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Sunday, his third win in nine months to improve his overall record to 4–0. Woodley last competed in a mixed martial arts event in March, losing to Vicente Luque at UFC 260. Sunday night marked his first-ever professional boxing bout.

Judge Dana DePaolo scored the fight 78-74 in favor of Paul, while Jaime Garayua gave Paul a 77-75 edge. Phil Rogers scored 77-75 in favor of Woodley.