What to know about Tyron Woodley ahead of his Showtime PPV boxing match with Jake Paul

Woodley, a former UFC champion, has a strong striking game, but is equally known for his ability to wrestle

After his knockout of former UFC fighter Ben Askren this past April, many fans were calling for Jake Paul to step up his level of competition and fight a trained boxer. Instead, Paul settled on a fight with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Kamaru Usman def. Woodley via decision 31 141 Gilbert Burns def. Woodley via decision 28 83 Colby Covington def. Woodley via decision 34 78 Vicente Luque def. Woodley via submission 18 25 On one hand, Woodley isn't the boxing lifer who will provide answers to how the social media influencer's skills stack up as an actual prospect. On the other, Woodley is far and away the most dangerous opponent of Paul's young career -- an accomplished combat sports champion with serious knockout power. For those interested in attending the circus on Sunday night but who aren't familiar with Woodley, let's take a look at a few things to know.