Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley fight: Start time in Australia, how to watch

After a build-up filled with trash talk, YouTuber Jake Paul will be hoping to add some credibility to his boxing career against Tyron Woodley.

Boxing is set to enter a new frontier when YouTube star Jake Paul takes on former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in their hotly anticipated fight on Monday (AEST).

Neither Paul or Woodley are boxing specialists but the eyes of sporting fans around the world will be on them when they go head-to-head in an eight-round exhibition fight.

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At the official weigh-in, Paul attempted to provoke his opponent in several ways, including trying to steal his hat.

The Youtube star did the same to Floyd Mayweather before the boxing icon fought his brother Logan earlier this year.

That hat grab sparked a mass brawl and infuriated Mayweather; on this occasion Paul produced the same outcome but was unsuccessful in grabbing Woodley‘s hat.

The pair came face to face at the weigh-in before Paul launched himself at the former UFC star, but quick reflexes from the 39-year-old meant he evaded Paul.

Security and Woodley‘s team quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation, with an animated cameraman wagging his finger at Paul in disapproval.

Seconds before the Ohio-born star was eating fried chicken on stage, and reportedly flicked some at Woodley, possibly in an attempt to rile him up.

But Paul denied he was going for Woodley‘s hat, claiming he tried to grab his cheeks.

He claimed: “I said you‘re dead, that was it. I tried to grab his cheeks.”

Jake Paul tucks into some chicken fingers after the face-offs and nearly sparks another brawl with the Woodley camp.

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Woodley, a five-time UFC champion, called out Paul in April and wanted to fight under MMA regulations, but the two Americans will go at it in the boxing ring instead.

Paul is undefeated from his three boxing fights, after defeating YouTuber AnEsonGib, former NBA player Nate Robinson and former MMA fighter Ben Askren.

The 24-year-old goes into this fight as the slight favourite, but he is yet to come up against an opponent with the striking skills of Woodley, which have been honed during his time in MMA.

Jake Paul will face his toughest test so far against Woodley. Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP

Woodley, who has a UFC record of 19-7-1, isn’t in great form having lost his past four UFC fights.

It will be fascinating to see how he matches up in the ring against Paul, who has been working hard on his boxing craft.

The man known as the “Problem Child” is expected to face the toughest test of his fledgling boxing career against Woodley.

However, Paul has much to gain, since he is set to receive a monster payday worth millions from the fight.

Here’s everything you need to know about the fight.

When is the fight on?

Coverage of the full fight card begins on Monday at 10am (AEST), with the Paul-Woodley fight likely to get underway around midday.

Where is the fight being held?

The fight will take place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio — which is Paul’s home state.

How can I watch the fight?

You can stream the fight live on Kayo by purchasing the pay-per-view for $29.95. The bout will also be shown on Foxtel’s Main Event channel.

Jake Paul is the slight favourite to defeat Tyron Woodley. Photo:Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP

What are the betting odds?

Paul goes into the fight as the slight favourite and is paying $1.47 to win compared to Woodley at $2.56.

Here are some other markets for the method of victory.

Jake Paul Points or Decision: $8

Jake Paul KO/TKO: $1.72

Draw: $21

Tyron Woodley Points or Decision: $13

Tyron Woodley KO/TKO: $3

Tale of the tape

Paul is 15 years younger than Woodley. The YouTuber is 12cm taller than Woodley with 5cm longer reach, while they both tipped the scales at 86kg at the weigh-in.

Full fight card

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley — catchweight (eight rounds)

Amanda Serrano vs Yamileth Mercado — unified women’s featherweight titles

Daniel Dubois vs Joe Cusumano — heavyweight (10 rounds)

Ivan Baranchyk vs Montana Love welterweight (10 rounds)

Tommy Fury vs Anthony Taylor — cruiserweight (six rounds)

- with The Sun