JAKE PAUL has brutally hit back at Tommy Fury’s call for a rematch.
Fury became the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.
And he took to Instagram to hit out at his American rival for recently calling out Anthony Joshua.
But Paul – after announcing four new female signings to his Most Valuable Promotions banner – countered back at Fury.
He posted: “Tommy Fumbles Fury…the ship has sailed mate. I’m trying to build the sport. You are trying to make a payday and hit the pub.
“No judgement. We are just different.”
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It followed on the same day Fury – who underwent hand surgery last year to repair an injury – slammed Paul for challenging AJ.
He said on Instagram: “Just wanted to give a little opinion on everything I’ve been seeing on social media lately.
“Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua – just wanted to come on here and remind everybody that that bum couldn’t even beat me when I basically had a broken hand.
“I had one hand and he still lost. Jake Paul, I’m still your daddy and everybody weighing this fight up, don’t bother because he ain’t worth a shilling.
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“And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.”
Paul, 28, most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them.
But still over 100 MILLION watched on Netflix – prompting shock talks to fight Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.
But Canelo walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.
And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua, 35, on his podcast.
Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.
“He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”
AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is open to talks and suggested it would earn Joshua £100MILLION and break pay-per-view records.
Fury, 25, meanwhile beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery.
He was due to do so against Darren Till in January but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head.
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But Fury told fans in a written message: “I’m in the best shape of my life, fit and ready to go.
“Got some really big fight news on the way for you guys. Stay tuned!!”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
