Jake Paul

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury made weight on Saturday ahead of their showdown in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, 26 February. Photo: Getty Images for Triller

Jake Paul to fight former UFC champion in next bout – report

Social media influencer turned pro boxer Jake Paul is ready to get back in the ring.

Jake Paul

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury made weight on Saturday ahead of their showdown in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, 26 February. Photo: Getty Images for Triller

Social media influencer turned pro boxer Jake Paul is ready to get back in the ring.

According to Mike Coppinger of The Athletic and MMA Fighting, Paul will take on former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a boxing match.

The date, venue and rule set are still to be announced, but the pair have agreed in principle to a deal.

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Jake Paul (3-0, 3 KOs) is coming off a first-round knockout of former two-promotion MMA champion Ben Askren, who had Woodley in his corner for the bout.

Paul has also stopped former NBA point guard Nate Robinson and fellow social media influencer AnEsonGib in his short career. 

Woodley, 39, will be making his professional debut in boxing after a lengthy MMA career.

Woodley owns a 19-7-1 record in mixed martial arts and finished his UFC career on a four-fight losing streak.