FANS say Jake Paul has “messed up big time” after a video of Tommy Fury smashing a punch machine has emerged.
The YouTube star-turned-boxer, 26, is taking on Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, February 26.
Both have their unbeaten records on the line and Paul could secure a WBC cruiserweight ranking should he win.
But fans feel Paul may have “messed up big time” after a video of Fury showing off on a punch machine emerged.
The Brit – younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – jabbed the machine which had Paul’s face on and recorded a score of 841.
One fan said on Twitter: “Jake messed up big time.”
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Another tweeted: “That’s actually a very good jab….
“I know most folks who care about this s*** don’t know how impressive that is considering a jab isn’t meant to damage like that.”
A third added: “841 off a jab is mad yk.”
Despite Paul’s boxing career still being in its infancy, some are backing the American to pull off a shock win.
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One said: “Jake Paul is still winning easily.”
Another insisted: “Jake will school him.”
Fury’s dad John, despite having harsh words for Paul in the past, has admitted he likes the social media sensation.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Fury Senior said: “I like the kid, I like him and his brother Logan, I like all of them YouTubers, they bring good stuff and at the end of the day I’m excited talking to them.”
He added: “Old people, like me, can get good vibes off young people and I love to see young people doing well in life and that’s what the Pauls have done. As well as all the other YouTubers, KSI, Salt Papi, they’re all great for the job aren’t they?”
Fury Senior is in no doubt about who will win and believes Tommy and Paul could even become friends after their grudge fight.
He said: ” I’m one million per cent confident it will be Tommy, but I’m sure they can be friends after.
“They’re just young lads doing their job and Jake Paul is very good at that job!
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“I’m having a game with him like he’s having a game with me, always remember that. I’m an old, experienced guy in this field.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
