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Josh Challies

Jake Paul rejects Tyron Woodley rematch ahead of Tommy Fury fight

Jake Paul has turned down a rematch with Tyron Woodley and is fully prepared for his upcoming bout with Tommy Fury next month.

The American was victorious against Woodley in Cleveland earlier this year and the UFC veteran immediately touted a rematch after the result.

However, Paul has made it clear that he doesn't want to face-off against Woodley again and believes the fans have the same attitude.

"I don't think people really wanna see Tyron vs Jake Paul again. He had his chance," he told TMZ Sports.

Instead, Paul is fully focused upon his upcoming bout with Fury - stating that he's set for the most difficult challenge of his career so far.

"Definitely the toughest guy, but I'm coming for his head. He has a lot a lot to deal with and he chose the wrong time to fight me because I'm not playing around this time."

Expectations for the fight are split as to whether Paul or Fury will be victorious in the bout on December 18th in Florida.

However, Fury has plenty of pressure for the bout as his brother, Tyson Fury, has vowed to retire his son if he is not victorious.

“I think the fight needs to happen – Tommy and Jake will get the fight done. If Tommy can't splatter Jake Paul, I'll retire him from boxing myself. If he can't beat Jake Paul, forget about boxing. Because he's got ambitions of being a world champion, never mind beating some YouTube guy.

"But it's a great fight for the social media world and for all the kids out there who support them both. It's a great fight to watch, it's a spectacle. But Tommy – his name's Fury. If he can't beat Jake Paul, I'll have to change his name.”

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