Paul Takes Next Step In Pro Boxing Journey Against
Hard-Hitting Woodley In Homecoming Fight at
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse v Clevelandu, Ohio
Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, Červenec 22
LOS ANGELES(Červenec 12, 2021) – Global superstar and professional boxerJake „Problémové dítě“ Paulwill take on the toughest test of his burgeoning boxing career when he squares off against former UFC championTyron "The Chosen One" Woodleyin the main event of a professional boxing event onNeděle, Srpen 29 naRocket Mortgage FieldHouse v Clevelandu, Ohio, žítSHOWTIME PPV.
After dominating the first three opponents of his professional boxing career, Paul continues to step-up the caliber of his competition against Woodley, a decorated mixed martial arts champion and striking specialist who held the UFC title from 2016 na 2019. V neděli, Srpen 29, Paul will look to thrill his legions of fans and silence his critics in front of his hometown Cleveland crowd in the eight-round cruiserweight main event, which will be contested at a 190-pound catchweight.
Paul and Woodley will go face-to-face at a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday to preview their highly anticipated showdown. The press conference will stream live on theSHOWTIME Sportovní kanál YouTube aJake Paul’s YouTube channel.
The special Sunday night event is produced and presented by Most Valuable Promotions and SHOWTIME PPV. The pay-per-view telecast, which begins live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. It will feature an undercard complete with high-stakes, professional boxing showdowns including Puerto Rican star and WBC/WBO Featherweight World ChampionAmanda „The Real Deal“ Serranodefending her titles against super bantamweight world championYamileth Mercado.
Barstool Sportsbook is The Official Sports Betting Partner for the event, in a unique, fully integrated partnership.
Tickets for the live event will be available for purchase on Friday, Červenec 22, naRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com.
24letý Paul (3-0, 3 KO) je světově uznávaný tvůrce obsahu. Svou profesionální boxerskou cestu začal v lednu 2020 a prokázal, že je vlivným účastníkem sportovního prostředí díky své velké osobnosti a rychle se rozvíjejícím dovednostem. The Cleveland-native is fighting out of Puerto Rico under the eye of former pro boxing contender B.J. Květiny, who has been training Jake from his first professional fight. After knocking out YouTube star AnEsonGib and former NBA star Nate Robinson in his first two outings, Paul rychle zapracoval na bývalém šampionovi MMA Benu Askrenovi v dubnu knockoutem v prvním kole. With the win over Askren, Paul notched his first victory over a seasoned professional fighter and now takes on an even bigger challenge in Woodley.
“I grew up going to Cavs, Browns and Indians games on the weekends, dreaming as a little kid of one day being in a position to put on a show for my hometown like they did,“ řekl Paul. “On August 29, that dream comes true. My biggest challenge to date, in front of the city that made me, on pay per view for the world to see me knockout a UFC champion. I’m also thrilled to have Amanda Serrano on this card. She stands out as the most prolific KO artist in women’s boxing. What a night this is going to be!"
Boj ze St. Louis, Missouri, Woodley (19-7-1 MMA rekord) má za sebou bohatou kariéru v bojových sportech. V červenci se stal šampiónem UFC 2016, porazil Robbieho Lawlera v prvním kole, a svůj titul úspěšně obhájil čtyřikrát. Před soutěží v UFC, Woodley bojoval v propagaci Strikeforce MMA na SHOWTIME a sestavil an 8-1 záznam z 2009 přes 2012. Široce považován za jednoho z nejnebezpečnějších úderníků v historii UFC, Woodley vydělal 14 z jeho 19 výhry prostřednictvím TKO nebo podání.
“I’m a grown ass man,” said Woodley. “I don’t play games with kids. They brought me in to take the trash out. You’re welcome!”
Serrano is the most decorated fighter in women’s boxing history with a professional record of 40-1-1 s 30 průchodky. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she trains alongside her sister, former featherweight champion Cindy Serrano. The 32-year-old has won titles in every division between 115 a 140 liber, earning belts in those two divisions just four months apart with fights in September 2018 and January 2019. Serrano won her WBC and WBO featherweight world championship belts in a high-profile showdown against Heather Hardy in 2019 and most recently she defended her titles with a knockout win over three-division world champion Daniela Bermudez in March.
Chihuaha, Mexico’s Mercado (18-2, 5 KO) has held the super bantamweight title since November 2019 and will look to become a two-division champion on August 29 when she challenges Serrano. The 23-year-old won the title via unanimous decision over Fatuma Zarika, avenging a previous defeat to Zarika in Mercado’s first attempt at the championship. Mercado rides a six-fight winning streak into this showdown, including victories over Julissa Guzman and previously unbeaten Angelica Rascon in 2021.
This is the first live sporting event co-produced by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian will be Executive Producers of the event.
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