Tyron Woodley will step in a boxing ring for the primary time on Aug. 28. Earlier than he does, he’s getting assist from one of many all-time greats.
The previous UFC champion has been making ready for his match with Jake Paul by coaching with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“Financial institution Theft in progress,” Woodley wrote on Instagram, accompanied by photos of the 2 figuring out collectively. “Y’all f–ked up! It’s caught now!!”
Mayweather fought Jake’s brother Logan Paul and throughout the lead-up to the battle provided Woodley a chance to work with him.
“Get me Tyron Woodley,” Mayweather stated then. “I’m gonna be sure I get him in camp, and I’m gonna practice him for this battle. I need Tyron Woodley to come back to Las Vegas and work with us.”
Logan Paul went the gap with Mayweather, lasting all eight rounds within the exhibition bout.
The 39-year-old Woodley was an MMA star, profitable the UFC welterweight title in July of 2016 earlier than dropping the belt in March of 2019.
Jake Paul is coming off a first-round knockout of former MMA champion Ben Askren in April. Woodley was there for that battle, and can now get his shot in opposition to Jake Paul in his first boxing match. Beforehand, although, Mayweather is giving him some pointers.
