Paul: 'I don't respect' Woodley's UFC accomplishments

Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley will be the most accomplished fighter in combat sports to face Jake Paul when they meet Sunday in a professional boxing match.

Still, Paul has zero admiration for what Woodley achieved in the Octagon as one of the best welterweights ever, including four successful title defenses over a nearly three-year reign.

"There's no real respect," Paul said at the prefight press conference Thursday in Cleveland. "I'm going to show on Sunday that getting a UFC championship doesn't mean shit in the world of boxing, to be honest. I don't respect what he's done at all."

Paul went as far as to say he's looking past Woodley, who'll be making his pro boxing debut, and hinted that he could face Tommy Fury in his next bout. Fury (6-0) is a popular, up-and-coming boxer and the half-brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.

"I'm going to knock out this f------ guy and move on to the next one," Paul said. "I am overlooking Tyron Woodley. ... When I know what's going to happen, when I'm confident in my skill, I'm already thinking about my next opponent."

However, the polarizing YouTube star acknowledged that Woodley is a step up in competition from his past opponents, which include former MMA fighter Ben Askren, former NBA player Nate Robinson, and fellow YouTuber Ali Eson Gib.

"There's no other fighter at 3-0 who's taking fights against world champions," Paul said. "I want challenges. I want to push myself. If I'm in training camp ... and I know I'm going to beat somebody, I'm not motivated. So I like stepping into the unknown. I like pushing myself, and that's what this fight is about. This is a test. I expect him to come out sharp. He looks like he's in shape."