JAKE PAUL bizarrely branded Tommy Fury a “fish” just hours after their grudge match was confirmed.
The social media sensations, 26 and 23 respectively, will throw down in a lucrative Saudi showdown on February 26.
And it didn’t take long for the Problem Child to start trolling Fury – the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champ Tyson.
Paul took to his Instagram stories to mock Fury, posting a picture of a cartoon character catching a fish.
Emblazoned across the snap was: “We got a fish on the line. Hahah.”
The former Disney star followed up that post with an x-rated mock-up of an American town welcome sign.
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Written on the sign was: “Welcome to f***around. Find out exit 1 mile ahead.
“Enjoy your stay @TommyFury.”
Paul and Fury have twice been matched up but have yet to share the ring.
Injury and illness for Fury laid waste to their first scheduled bout in December 2021.
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The bout was rebooked for last August but fell through for a second time as Fury had issues entering the United States.
Paul, who has gone 6-0 since turning pro in January 2020, is relishing the opportunity to settle his feud with the youngest Fury brother once and for all.
He tweeted: “Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive.
“Immigration no issue.
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“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 Furys in the eye & shake on that promise.”
In a press release, he added: “The moment of truth has finally arrived.
“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.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
