It's the rematch that nobody wanted, as YouTube star Jake Paul will fight former UFC champion Tyron Woodley for the second straight fight on December 18 in Tampa Bay.
Paul was originally set to face undefeated Tommy Fury (brother of heavyweight champion Tyson), staring at his first fight as an underdog, but after Fury withdrew due to medical issues roughly two weeks prior to the fight, Woodley stepped in on short notice to accept the rematch.
After Paul-Woodley 2 odds opened in early December with Paul as the heavy betting favorite, the line has remained largely in place. Here are the least Paul vs. Woodley 2 odds, plus the odds preview, tale of the tape, and a look at the other fights on the undercard.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 odds
| Favorite | Odds | Underdog | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul | -250 | Tyron Woodley | +195 |
Odds courtesy of bet365 on December 16, 2021.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 odds analysis
The 24-year-old Paul has been training as a boxer for more than 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.
Paul opened as a -225 favorite against former MMA fighter Ben Askren earlier this year but that line shrunk to -177 just before they faced off in April. The younger Paul brother KO'd Askren in the first round and — immediately set his sights on the former UFC champion Woodley.
Paul opened as a -160 fave versus Woodley in the first bout but with money coming in on the YouTube star that line grew to -225 by the time of the fight in August. Paul was almost knocked down in the fourth round but ended up winning via split decision.
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.
The first Paul-Woodley fight went the full eight rounds in August, with the judges scoring is 78-74, 77-75, 75-77 in favor of Paul, but there were moments when Woodley came close to rocking the YouTube sensation, so he definitely is capable of ending the fight early.
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 tale of the tape
| Jake Paul | Tyron Woodley | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Age | 39 |
| 6-foot-1 | Height | 5-foot-9 |
| 76 inches | Reach | 74 inches |
| 4-0 (3 KO) | Record | 0-1 (0 KO)* |
*That is Woodley's boxing career. He is 19-7-1 with 7 KO in his MMA career.
When will Jake Paul fight Tyron Woodley 2?
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will fight on Saturday, December 18 in an eight-round bout.
Where will Jake Paul fight Tyron Woodley 2?
Paul and Woodley will fight at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida.
What is the undercard for Paul vs Fury?
A four-round bout between Deron Williams and Frank Gore highlights the undercard, along with a lightweight bout between unified featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano and Miriam Gutierrez.
Further fights on the undercard include a super middleweight bout between Anthony Taylor and Chris Avila plus a junior welterweight fight between Liam Paro and Yomar Alamo.
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 -275. This means that bettors would need to wager $275 in order to win $100. A Woodley win would pay out more as he's the underdog at +200. This means that a $100 wager would profit $200.
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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