Did Jake Paul signal to Tyron Woodley before KO punch?

However, many on Twitter noticed that Paul made a clear gesture with his right glove, appearing to turn it inward just seconds before throwing the shot. That led to theories that he was giving a signal for Woodley to let his guard down at that moment.

Others may argue however that Paul was simply making a incidental motion, which seemed more natural from other angles.

But Paul, who had made the gesture even prior to the knockout sequence, may have been flashing the signal to Woodley multiple times to make sure they were on the same page. Another theory was that Woodley slapped his leg immediately before the knockout to acknowledge receipt of the signal.

Paul, who rose to fame as a YouTube star, is now a perfect 5-0 in his boxing career. But he has faced criticism from those who believe that his fights are scripted or take place against opponents who pose no real threat to him.

The 24-year-old has had other emphatic knockout victories before. But Saturday’s win over Woodley may not be especially convincing for those who believe that he gave a hand signal to Woodley before his knockout punch.