Jake Paul will face former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in a professional boxing match at Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on August 29. The bout will be broadcast on Showtime PPV and contested at 190 pounds.

Paul, a Cleveland native and internet celebrity, enters the fight with recent knockout victories over NBA player Nate Robinson and MMA fighter Ben Askren. His rise in combat sports follows his initial fame on the Vine platform and subsequent social media stardom.

Woodley makes his professional boxing debut after an accomplished UFC career where he:

• Won the welterweight championship in 2016
• Successfully defended the title four times
• Holds a 19-7-1 MMA record
• Currently rides a four-fight losing streak since 2018

The event marks Paul's return to his hometown of Cleveland. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 22, with additional details about press conferences and COVID-19 protocols to be announced closer to the fight date.

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