Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2: Four biggest storylines to watch ahead of the rematch on Showtime PPV
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The final PPV event of 2021 is set to go down in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after a late shuffle to the card
Social media star Jake Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley are set for a Showtime pay-per-view rematch on Saturday night. The event was supposed to be headlined by Paul taking on Tommy Fury, brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, before Fury was forced to pull out of the bout. Now, Woodley has a chance to avenge his August decision loss to the former Disney Channel star.
The card feels like a particularly on-brand way for boxing to begin closing out the 2021 calendar, with the sport having experienced a boost in interest during the COVID pandemic largely driven by aging fighters, celebrities and athletes from other sports deciding to lace up the gloves. Meanwhile, the sport has also seen the rise of legitimate new stars, a renewed focus on trying to make fights with the goal of unifying championships and a handful of tremendous bouts.
But Saturday is Paul and Woodley's night. A chance to renew their rivalry and settle the score -- or possibly to set up a third fight in 2022.
