Jake Paul and Tommy Fury look set to finally settle their differences, as they collide on February 26th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Paul and Fury have been at each other’s throats for quite some time now, and even agreed to fight on two occasions, but both, unfortunately, fell through, so this could be a case of third time lucky.
The initial bout between the pair was set to take place in December 2021, but the fight collapsed due to the Briton ‘struggling for fitness’ following an illness. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘TNT’ rescheduled their bout for August 6th at one of the most famous arena’s in the world, Madison Square Garden. However, Fury was unable to enter the US, causing the bout to be cancelled, again.
But now the Youtuber-turned-boxer, Paul, and Love Island star, Fury, are set to finally lock horns on February 26th in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Paul has stopped four of his six opponents in his career as a boxer. Last time out, ‘The Problem Child’ defeated the only man he’s fought with a professional boxing record, knocking down UFC legend Anderson Silva on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
Fury was last seen in a fairly lacklustre exhibition bout on the Mayweather vs Deji card in Dubai, which saw Paul on commentary. Fury has stopped four of the eight opponents he has faced across his career.
‘The Problem Child’ has spoken on social media to confirm he is on his way to London to face off with his opponent, aswell as John and Tyson Fury.
“Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.
Tyson promises he & Papa will make Tommy retire from boxing & change his last name if he can’t beat the YouTuber.
Tmw I’m coming to London to look at all 3 Fury’s in the eye & shake on that promise.”
Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.
Tyson promises he & Papa will make Tommy retire from boxing & change his last name if he can’t beat the YouTuber.
Tmw I’m coming to London to look at all 3 Fury’s in the eye & shake on that promise. pic.twitter.com/hMBFCabMoS
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 27, 2023
Fury has since responded, saying that he will end Paul’s boxing career.
“Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on Feb 26th. Every time I go out, everybody asks about the Jake Paul fight.
After this is done, everybody will be asking how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.
The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.”
It looks like its third time lucky for this bout, and will be broadcast live in the UK on BT Sport Box Office, and ESPN+ Pay-Per-View in the US.