JACK FINCHAM made his first foray into professional boxing when he took on Anthony Taylor – and the fight went the distance in Dubai.
Fincham, who won Love Island in 2018 with ex-partner Dani Dyer, has experience as an amateur fighter.
And Fincham took some big blows from Tommy Fury’s former opponent Anthony Taylor in the bout which opened up the Floyd Mayweater vs Deji card.
As it was an exhibition fight, there was no official winner or loser and both men’s hands were raised.
We’ll bring you ALL of the latest reaction from the Fincham fight below…
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Wrapped up with Fincham, on to FLOYD.
That is all for our coverage of Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor…
The main event is up next, with Floyd Mayweather and Deji about to take to the ring!
Be sure to stay tuned with our continued coverage HERE.
The fight is ON.
We are apparently just moments away from Floyd and Deji taking to the ring…
Deji will now wear the smaller 10oz gloves!
The fight is ON!
Be sure to check out our live blog focused on that fight here.
Floyd vs Deji
Loud boos are ringing around here in Dubai.
The crowd are getting impatient with it 1.20am over in Dubai.
But there IS a dispute happening backstage right now over the size of the gloves being worn.
“Good things come to those who wait…”
Floyd vs Deji
We’re still waiting for the ring walks here…and it is 1am in Dubai.
Floyd Mayweather is the king of mind games, and he is not being rushed.
There is a dispute over what gloves they are wearing. With Mayweather wanting 10oz.
Potential Love Island match up…
Anthony Taylor, who fought Jack Fincham earlier tonight in an exhibition, has stated that Jack is a better fighter than Tommy Fury.
Is Jack Fincham vs Tommy Fury a match-up that you would like to see?
Just moments away…
We are apparently just moments away from Floyd and Deji taking to the ring…
Be sure to check out our live blog focused on that fight here.
The Money Man up next…
Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition with YouTuber Deji is ON after being thrown into doubt just an hour before the ringwalk.
The will box over eight exhibition rounds in Dubai, in just under an hour.
But according to The Mirror, Mayweather has demanded the fight be over three minute rounds, not two, with 10oz gloves worn.
The bout is contracted to 14oz gloves over eight, two minute rounds.
However, it will go ahead, and will be underway soon enough…
Jake Paul breaks silence
Jake Paul talking NOW on the John incident.
Paul said: “He had the high ground.
“Anyone that knows about war knows the high ground.
“That was madness.
Paul said on John Fury talking his top off: “Honestly, I thought damn…he should start an OnlyFans.”
Floyd vs Deji UP NEXT
But the atmosphere won’t be quiet for long…
Floyd Mayweather vs Deji is UP NEXT!
Here is how the fighters compare…
Andrew Tate is in the building…
The controversial Andrew Tate is here, looking suave it must be said.
His brother Tristan is alongside him, and that is what you get when Floyd Mayweather is in the building…
Tommy Fury calls out Jake.
In his post fight interview he says thanks to the fans before calling out Jake Paul…
” I wanna say one thing, there is a certain b***h I want in this ring right now, tell him to get in here, because he would never have the balls to step in and fight a man of this calibre on a few hours notice.
“Get him in this ring now, get in here now if you’re not a b***h.
“You, get in the ring now, the water’s just fine, get in.”
Tommy Fury goes to climb out of the ropes but is held back.
“Come to papa” Beckons Jake Paul…
The two don’t come to blows, but that could be one hell of a promo if the two are to ever fight…
Tommy Fury’s turn now…
Tommy now demands Jake Paul to get in the ring.
Jake quips back with “I am right here, come and fight me right now.”
The two are then separated…
John Fury challenges Jake Paul!
John Fury has taken off his shirt, and gone to the edge of the ring to challenge Jake Paul who was on commentary!
“You in here, with me, NOW!” Says John to Jake Paul.
“You’re a loser. You’re a miserable old man, come fight me right now then.” Retorts Jake.
They continue to argue and John Fury takes off his shirt and tries to get over the ropes to get at Jake, but is held back as Jake beckons him closer!
John starts shadow boxing towards Jake, and says “Forget my son, I’m the king of the bare knuckle!”
Jake however, continued to play it cool and stated:
“No one likes you, you’re embarrassing, you are a fat, miserable old man.”
Round six. Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert.
More of the same in this round, and Jake Paul is ‘asleep’ on commentary…
That is the end of this exhibition.
Round five. Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert.
We get yet more boo’s ringing around the arena from the crowd.
And more criticism from Jake Paul on commentary.
“Other than sitting next to you (Wade) this is a waste of my damn time.”
We are heading into round six, and it is still a quiet one so far.
“He thinks he’s his brother, he’s an Instagram model, and I think I might actually kill him.”
Round four. Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert.
“Lets get it started” rings out between rounds…
Perhaps the DJ is the same as the crowd and wants to see this fight really get started.
The crowd continue to boo.
“Molly you can do much better…”
Jake Paul has some more choice words for Tommy on commentary.
This certainly looks like an exhibition…
Round three. Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert.
Tommy calls Jake Paul a b***h, and takes the time out to address Jake Paul on the side of the ring.
The crowd start to BOO Tommy Fury, and they want to see some action instead of just good footwork…
Round two. Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert.
Jake Paul says he’s not sure if Tommy Fury even has power, says he is repetitive and predictable.
“He’s a model, and he needs to stick to that.”
“He got his girlfriend pregnant, the first time he’s not pulled out of something.”
Fighting talk from Jake.
It’s a little hesitant from Tommy in that second round, as they continue to feel each other out.
Paul’s commentary is the most entertaining thing about this fight so far…
Round one. Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert.
Tommy starts to get going here, and working the jab on the first round.
It’s a quiet first one as they feel each other out.
Here comes Tommy Fury…
Jake Paul says “I can’t believe he’s actually fighting somebody, this is amazing!”
Fury looks ready, but this will not be easy for the Love Island superstar!
Jake Paul is here!
Jake Paul strolls out to ‘Party In The USA’
He is currently commentating as Rolly Lambert comes out to ‘Radioactive’ by Imagine Dragons.
Fury up next
Tommy Fury’s return to the boxing ring is up NEXT.
He was due to face Paul Bamba but a weight disagreement saw the American withdrawn.
Instead, Fury will fight Rolly Lambert over six exhibition rounds. Due to the late notice nature of the bout, it’s not being professionally sanctioned.
KSI is here!
KSI just walked in, and the crowd has gone crazy.
He will be here to watch his little brother, who is going to be in the ring with Floyd Mayweather later on tonight!
KSI, on the other hand, has already been called out tonight by Tyron Woodley, and we could see some business being done behind the scenes…
Not much of an exhibition…
That was a real fight!
J’hon Ingram and Kouzi were both impressive there, but it must be said that Ingram came out of it the better of the two of them.
Still full credit to Kouzi, and both fighters arms are raised after this exhibition.
Round three. Ingram vs Kouzi.
Ingram is working a variety of shots in this third round, and these two are really going at it now.
Ingram gets some good uppercuts on Kouzi, and it must be said that he is still on top here.
Kouzi wears a big shot on the ropes, and credit to him for taking a few of those.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
