Jake Paul possibly should’ve had a knockdown scored against him during a thrilling fight.
Later tonight, ‘The Problem Child’ will return to the ring against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA.
While the prospect of going head-to-head with a legend’s son would intimidate many, it won’t bother the YouTuber. After all, Paul once landed massive shots on Hasim Rahman Jr. in sparring.
While the Mexican will do everything in his power to secure the victory, the American is used to going to the well.
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Fans thought Tyron Woodley dropped Jake Paul
On August 29, 2021, Jake Paul fought Tyron Woodley for the first time inside the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
The social media icon started well, landing his jab and snappy combinations.
However, ‘The Chosen One’ gradually worked his way into the contest, landing a thunderous right hand, sending his opponent falling into the ropes.
Had the ropes not been there, then Paul would’ve hit the canvas, creating an argument that the punch should’ve been scored as a knockdown.
At the time, fans took to social media to voice their issue.
One fan wrote: This fight was actually very revealing in that it exposed Jake. He has a bad gas tank, got dropped.”
Another added: “Tyron took Jake’s best punch unfazed and should’ve scored a knockdown since the ropes held him up.”
Regardless, Paul survived and won via split decision.
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In the rematch with Woodley, Paul scored an emphatic knockout, settling their rivalry once and for all.
Since that night, the boxer has dramatically improved.
But will it be enough to beat his upcoming opponent?
Interestingly, a legend claims Paul vs Chavez Jr. could be determined by a ‘subtle decider’.