Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury | ESPN PPV - February 26, 2023

[Perseus]

I hope Paul fights Mora or Diaz next.

[adislav123]

retired 45 year old sergio mora? or is there another mora around?

which diaz?

[Mexi-Box]

how did he 'massacre' 60 year old silva? one of us must've seen a different fight...

who next for killer jake?
is sandy saddler still alive?

One of us just must've been crying some salty tears...

[Perseus]

retired 45 year old sergio mora? or is there another mora around?

which diaz?

Retired Mora.
He constantly hates on Paul on dazn's Jabs and wants to fight him.
Let's see it.

Nate Diaz

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Jake Paul/Tommy Fury Reportedly A “Done Deal” For Feb. 25, Fans React

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and professional pugilist Tommy Fury are reportedly set for a third attempt at standing opposite one another inside the ring.

2023 is set to be a big year for Paul (6-0), who stepped up his involvement in combat sports earlier this month by signing a deal to fight in mixed martial arts with the Professional Fighters League.

But while an MMA venture grabbed headlines, Paul reiterated his plans to make his seventh professional boxing outing in the first quarter of the new year. And it now appears as though that appearance inside the squared circle is set.

Per a report from renowned journalist Ariel Helwani, “The Problem Child” will return to action on February 25 to face Tommy Fury (8-0), the younger half-brother of WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury.



This marks the third time the pair have been officially booked to fight. The two rivals were initially slated to square off in December 2021, but the British boxer pulled out on late notice, citing a broken rib and chest infection for his withdrawal.

They were then scheduled to collide last August, eight months after Paul knocked out replacement opponent Tyron Woodley. This time, “TNT” fell out owing to an apparent inability due to travel to the United States due to his ties with disgraced promoter and alleged criminal Daniel Kinahan.

Despite Paul noting that Fury had ‘fumbled the bag’ on two separate occasions, it appears that the Manchester native is set for a third opportunity at stalling the 25-year-old former Disney star’s boxing ambitions in its tracks.

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Will take place in Saudi.

BT Sport PPV will be the primary distributor.

No broadcast for US set as of yet.

I take it Showtime don’t wanna do a PPV that will be in the early-mid afternoon.

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Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury finally confirmed, Makabu vs Jack

Today, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Queensberry Promotions announced that international superstar Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul will, at long last, face undefeated pro boxer Tommy ‘TNT’ Fury, younger brother of Heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in an event produced by Skill Challenge Entertainment Enterprises.

The event, titled ‘The Truth’, will also feature two-weight world champion Badou Jack ‘The Ripper’ challenging WBC Cruiserweight world champion Illunga Makabu in the co-main event. The card will also showcase Ashton ‘H2O’ Sylve, an MVP undefeated fighter, as he is set to face former WBC world title challenger Maxwell Awuku 48-5-1 (33 KO’s) from Accra, Ghana with contracts being finalized.

This Saturday, January 28th, 2023, Paul and Fury will officially face off for the first time as they sit ringside for the Beterbiev vs. Yarde unified light heavyweight fight in London, live on BT Sport in the UK.

Paul vs. Fury will be broadcast exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK on Sunday, 26th February.

Additionally, Paul vs. Fury will stream live in the US on ESPN+ PPV and via cable and satellite pay-per-view providers.

Paul and Fury were originally slated to face off in December 2021, but Fury withdrew from the bout because of a medical issue. Paul went on to record a scintillating one-punch knockout of Tyron Woodley, who stepped in as a late replacement for a rematch of the pair’s August 2021 clash. Paul is giving Fury another chance next month so he can silence the critics who claim he has yet to fight a professional boxer. The 26-year-old Cleveland native started his pro boxing journey in January 2020 and will go head-to-head with Fury, a more experienced boxer from a prominent boxing family.

Paul, who boasts a professional record of 6-0 with 4 knockouts, continues to make waves in the boxing world. His latest win against the legendary Anderson Silva, won him ESPNRingside’s 2022 Viral Moment of the Year, by dropping Silva in the 8th round. Paul began his pro career in January 2020 with a stunning debut against British YouTube star AnEsonGib and a subsequent, jaw-dropping knockout of former NBA star Nate Robinson in November 2020. From there, ‘The Problem Child’ shocked the industry with a first-round KO of former MMA champion Ben Askren in April 2021 and two wins over Woodley, including a vicious knockout which won him ESPNRingside’s 2021 Knockout of The Year.

“The moment of truth has finally arrived,” said Paul. “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer, really is. This fight doesn’t happen without the vision and support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Ministry of Sport and Skill Challenge Entertainment Enterprises. I am excited to come to Riyadh and put on a show for the world to see.”

Hailing from Manchester, England, Fury began boxing at the age of 12. He had 12 amateur fights, winning two regional titles and reaching the U.K. national final in 2016. Fury made his professional debut in 2018, winning by decision. He then knocked out his next four opponents, drawing attention from the boxing world. In 2021, he fought three times, including his U.S. debut on Paul’s undercard, earning his seventh victory against Anthony Taylor. He most recently shut out Daniel Bocianski over six rounds last April on the Tyson Fury-Dillian Whyte undercard. Fury, a former Love Island reality TV star, is ready for the biggest moment in his professional boxing career.

“Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine,” said Fury. “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight. After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out. The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.”

“Jake Paul has already achieved more than anyone thought possible when we started this journey three years ago. Six professional fights, five pay-per-views, over $150 million of revenue generated and viral moment after viral moment,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP. “Now it’s about The Truth. Is Jake a legitimate threat in boxing or has this been a spectacle without substance? Jake versus Tommy is one of most anticipated fights in history involving two young boxers and we are delighted to partner with Frank and George Warren on this event in the UK & Ireland, who have been tremendous to work with throughout this two-year process.”

"This is the fight Tommy has wanted for a long time, so I am thrilled it has all been finalised," said Queensberry promoter allegedly. "I know how disappointed he was after twice being unable to make it into the ring with Jake, so I anticipate this will be a memorable occasion not short on spice. It is a fantastic opportunity for Tommy to extend his profile even further into the Middle East and American markets and the chance to bring Jake Paul’s boxing career to an abrupt halt. Credit to Jake, who I admire greatly, for jumping in with a boxer this time. But Tommy has the background and pedigree as a fighter that makes him the favourite in my book."

The Paul vs. Fury event is produced by Skill Challenge Entertainment Enterprises (SCEE) and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), in association with Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank.

"We are very excited about the upcoming event featuring Jake and Tommy in Riyadh and look forward to welcoming them to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” stated Chairman of Skill Challenge Entertainment, His Highness Prince Khaled bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. "With the consumption of YouTube content per capita in Saudi Arabia remaining one of the highest in the world, the highly anticipated bout featuring one of its most renowned personalities-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, will be amongst the most-viewed events globally. The excitement of this being his biggest challenge to date is very appealing as he takes on a legitimate boxer in Tommy Fury,” he added.

[tiny_acres]

My question is what will cancel this fight this time???

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My question is what will cancel this fight this time???

I think his mrs is due soon..

[tiny_acres]

My question is what will cancel this fight this time???

I think his mrs is due soon..

I am confident that something will derail this circus act very soon.

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As per ESPN, it will be an eight-round bout, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the event is in partnership with Top Rank.

The 185lbs grudge match is to be shown live on ESPN+ in America but viewers will have to fork out $49.99 to watch it.

And predictably, fans were furious with the pay-per-view price set given the caliber of fighters involved.

One fan joked: "That's tremendous value, I'd happily have paid at least $89.99 to watch these two world-class athletes box."

Another commented: "Imagine paying $50 to watch Tommy Fury."

A third said: "Imagine watching this, let alone paying to watch this..."

A fourth wrote: "@ESPN Imma need y’all to chill out with these high ppv prices alright. I would love to watch a fight legitimately."

A fifth opined: "This might be worth it if they threw in a $50 Home Depot gift card or something of similar value?"

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[adislav123]

one must be absolutely insane to pay anything to watch that shitshow.

[KiwiRider]

one must be absolutely insane to pay anything to watch that shitshow.

I think the Saudis sporstwashing money will cover it, and any made from the ppv is a bonus.

[skanksta]

one must be absolutely insane to pay anything to watch that shitshow.

I’ll buy it.
Looking forward to it…

[goose 5]

I'd watch it if someone paid me $49.99

[Bandog]

I'd watch it if someone paid me $49.99

I would for $100 and free beer.

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Surprise surprise

[1169796]

Neither any good, flip a coin, won’t be tuning in lol

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Jake Paul ‘Definitely Still Doubts’ Fury Will Fight Him; UFC Veteran Mike Perry On Standby

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury went face-to-face in the ring Saturday night, just four weeks before they’re yet again scheduled to fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury talked trash as if he is completely confident that he’ll beat Paul in their eight-round, 185-pound cruiserweight fight. Paul still isn’t quite convinced that he’ll finally fight Fury on February 26.

Fury’s history has made the social media superstar skeptical that Fury will follow through now that their grudge match has been scheduled for the third time. Paul even admitted that another former UFC fighter, Mike Perry, is on standby, just in case Fury doesn’t go through with a main event that is supposed to headline a BT Sport Box Office pay-per-view show in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as an ESPN+ pay-per-view event in the United States.

“Yeah, look, a part of me definitely still doubts [Fury will fight],” Paul bluntly stated during a press conference Saturday night at OVO Arena Wembley in London. “And it’s scary and it’s annoying. And him not showing up to the face-to-face we were just supposed to do right now [at the press conference], it sucks. And the kid’s not necessarily reliable. But the money’s good, man, for him. So, he would just be so dumb [to not fight]. And I think he’s probably tired of Molly making all the money in the relationship. He’s got a kid now, so he needs to help pay for some diapers.”

Paul referred to influencer Molly-Mae Hague, the mother of Fury’s newborn daughter, in citing the motivation Fury has to proceed with their fight this time. Neither Hague nor Fury has announced the birth of their daughter, but they previously revealed that she was due toward the end of January.

If Fury (8-0, 4 KOs), the younger half-brother of unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, withdraws from their fight for a third time, it seems unlikely that it would be scheduled again.

Perry, meanwhile, is experienced in UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, but not in boxing.

The 31-year-old Perry, of Orlando, Florida, is 0-1 in professional boxing matches. Kenneth McNeil (then 6-1) knocked out Perry in the fourth round of Perry’s only boxing match, which took place in March 2015 in Pensacola, Florida.

“We have Mike Perry on standby,” Paul said. “Let’s go Mike Perry! Yeah, he’s ready to jump in, in case Tommy pulls out.”

The 26-year-old Paul, of Westlake, Ohio, obviously has good reason to be wary of Fury’s intentions.

Fury pulled out of their December 2021 bout on short notice, reportedly due to a chest infection and a rib injury. Paul brutally knocked out his late replacement, former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, in the sixth round of their immediate rematch at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

The Paul-Fury fight was rescheduled for August 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Fury pulled out of their bout again, the second time due to a visa issue that prohibited him from traveling to the United States.

Paul agreed to fight heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr. instead, but that Showtime Pay-Per-View card was cancelled because Rahman later said he couldn’t get down to the contracted maximum of 200 pounds to oppose Paul.

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[AngryGoon38]

A 185 lb(Catchweight) bout to me is basically a Junior Cruiserweight bout, if they were to implement that as a division.
176-200 being the Cruiserweight range "Could be revamped". Eventually perhaps.
Realistically, idealistically, and most sensibly, there Needs to be a Junior Cruiserweight division, and it Should be 176-190.
That's what "Cruiserweight" was initially. Now, that weight-range could and Should be "Junior Cruiserweight".
The modern "Cruiserweight" division could and Should be 191-205.
This way, you Must be at least over 205 to Campaign as a Heavyweight.
Seems proper and fair imo.
Also, hopefully this bout comes to Fruition. I think that we're looking at a nice entertaining scrap here.
I'm picking Paul by decision. I think he'll prevail, 5-2-1 in rounds.