UFC champ Tyron Woodley reveals REAL reason for not shadowboxing 50-0 Floyd Mayweather ahead of boxing debut

Tyron Woodley remembers training with Floyd Mayweather but not wanting to shadowbox in front of the undefeated boxer.

UFC champ Tyron Woodley reveals REAL reason for not shadowboxing 50-0 Floyd Mayweather ahead of boxing debut

Floyd mayweather and Tyron Woodley (Image via IMAGO)

Tyron Woodley didn’t want to face an uncomfortable situation when preparing for his 2021 boxing debut against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. During his training camp, Woodley had the privilege of working with the legendary Floyd Mayweather. However, an interesting revelation came to light recently when Woodley shared his experience on the JAXXON Podcast with Rampage Jackson.

Tyron admitted that he hesitated to perform shadow boxing exercises in front of Floyd Mayweather. He recounted a specific instance in a Miami gym when Mayweather asked him to shadowbox. Tyron’s reluctance stemmed from his concern that Mayweather, with his keen eye for technique, would closely analyze his boxing form. This made Woodley feel self-conscious, as he didn’t want Mayweather micromanaging his technique.

He said, “It was a gym in Miami. He said shadowbox and I’m like I don’t wanna f”*** shadowbox infront of Floyd so he can look at my s*** and be trying to micromanage my technique.” 

Despite his reservations about shadowboxing, Woodley’s training with Mayweather was intensive. Mayweather, known for his technical mastery in the boxing ring, emphasized the importance of building stamina. To achieve this, Mayweather had Tyron Woodley engage in rigorous running sessions, likely in preparation for the physically demanding bout with Jake Paul.

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What did Floyd Mayweather tell Tyron Woodley after the fighter lost to Jake Paul?

In Tyron Woodley’s professional boxing match against Jake Paul, despite receiving valuable advice from Floyd Mayweather beforehand, he couldn’t clinch a victory. Paul ended up winning the fight via a split decision. After the match, during an interview on Ariel Helwani’s show, “The MMA Hour,” Woodley shared insights into what Mayweather had conveyed to him post-fight.

Floyd Mayweather (Image Courtesy: Imago)
Floyd Mayweather (Image Courtesy: Imago)

Woodley disclosed that Mayweather had expressed his displeasure with Woodley’s tendency to look into details about his training and technique. Mayweather, known for his secrecy regarding his boxing craft, didn’t appreciate this openness. Interestingly, Floyd also believed that Woodley had actually won the fight.

The narrative took a different turn in their rematch. Jake Paul delivered a knockout blow to Woodley, sealing his victory decisively. Given this significant turn of events, knowing what Floyd Mayweather might have said to Tyron Woodley after this second encounter would be interesting.

In combat sports, these interactions and guidance from legendary figures like Mayweather add layers of insights, making the storylines both inside and outside the ring all the more captivating for fans and enthusiasts alike.

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