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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury go 10 rounds on social media as we decide who wins from partners, pups and planes to fancy dress

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      FLOAT like a social butterfly, sting like a bee.That’s not quite what Muhammad Ali said – but Jake Paul, 26, and Tommy Fury, 23, love sharing their glam lives on social media.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia on SundayCredit: Getty
      Fury likes to fly commercially, while Paul uses a private jet
      From showing off their stunning Wags to their riches – cars, private jets and designer pooches on Instagram – these two have a life to envy.
      So, before they get in the ring for their eagerly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, SunSport pitted them against one another in 10 rounds on social media.
      Seconds out…
      Round 1: Planes
      Paul has a net worth of around £25million, while Fury has an estimated worth of around £3million.
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      This allows the former to fly privately, while Tommy books business class.
      Paul edges this one, just.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Round 2: Fancy dress
      Fair play to the pair, they love dressing up.
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      And at Halloween they showed they weren’t afraid to look a bit daft.
      Paul and his ex-girlfriend Julia Rose channeled Avatar, and looked the part.
      While Fury and his missus Molly Mae had a zombie boxer and ring girl look going on.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Halloween gave the feuding pair the opportunity to play dress up
      Round 3: Famous brothers
      Jake’s older brother Logan went into boxing, but wasn’t as successful as his younger sibling.
      However, Logan teamed up with fellow YouTuber KSI to launch Prime energy drink – which is the flavour of the month, and has a career in the WWE.
      Tommy’s older brother Tyson Fury needs no introduction.
      Of course, the Gypsy King is the best boxer on the planet right now and the biggest celebrity out of them all.
      Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
      Tyson Fury is the most famous of the brothers
      Round 4: Novelty clobber
      Paul loves to embrace fashion – and seemingly fell in love with Gucci’s Mickey Mouse range – wearing their £600 shirt and sporting their £1,000 bag.
      Fury wasn’t afraid to reveal his favourite supermarket – once sporting a hoodie with Aldi emblazoned across it.
      That sells on eBay for £20.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Both Fury and Paul aren’t afraid to wear novelty clothing
      Round 5: Dogs
      Both boast K-9 friends.
      Fury invested in a protection dog after burglars ransacked his former Manchester abode and nabbed £800,000 worth of jewellery and designer gear.
      Paul has two dogs, a Newfoundland named Lil Moo and a golden retriever named Thor Puppy Paul.
      All are adorable.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Dogs are these men’s best friends
      Round 6: Jewellery
      Although Tommy and Molly had a lot of their jewellery nabbed by thieves, he still boasts a Rolex Submariner worth around £45,000.
      Paul drapes himself in diamonds and loves wearing expensive items.
      Quite brilliantly, he once had an £80,000 pendant made that featured a diamond-encrusted Conor McGregor in a sleepy pose following his defeat to Dustin Poirier.
      Brilliantly, Paul sent it to Poirier as a present.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Rolex-wearing Fury is trumped in the jewellery department by free-spending Paul
      Round 7: Romantic gestures
      They might appear to have all the testosterone in the world flowing through them, and seemingly look lad-ish.
      But romance doesn’t escape them, either.
      On Valentine’s Day, Fury showered new mum Molly-Mae with gifts and treats.
      Paul poked fun at his single status, showering his boxing gloves with roses and chocolates. True love wins this one.
      Scorecard: Paul 8-10 Fury
      Fury showered Molly-Mae Hague with gifts on Valentine’s Day, while single Paul cosied up to his boxing gloves
      Round 8: Girlfriends
      Fury met Molly-Mae on Love Island in 2019 and they have been inseparable ever since.
      And she has gone from strength-to-strength in her career – becoming creative director of online fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing in 2021.
      Paul has dated model Julia Rose on and off, but the couple are no more.
      Since they got back together a few times, don’t put it past them rekindling their romance yet again.
      Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
      Molly-Mae Hague boasts a successful career in her own right, while Paul split with on/off girlfriend Julia Rose
      Julia Rose and Paul recently split upCredit: Instagram
      Round 9: Six-packs
      Fury and Paul take working out very seriously.
      Seemingly, TNT is naturally ripped – although in 2020 Molly-Mae poked fun at him for growing a belly. A the same time, he revealed he didn’t care about having a six-pack.
      Paul, on the other hand, has undergone a series of body transformations.
      He goes to the gym daily and looks in perfect condition.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Fury and Paul both take working out very seriously
      Round 10: Cars
      Paul owns an insane car collection, including a £360,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom and a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan.
      He’s also been seen driving a Tesla Model X – worth around £80,000.
      It’s fair to say Fury isn’t in that league, although he once had his own Rolls-Royce.
      Today, he drives a more family-friendly Mercedes G-Class – costing around £130,000.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Rolls-Royce was the vehicle of choice for both Fury and Paul
      The Judges Scores
      Result: Paul 96 – 96 Fury
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      We couldn’t separate the pair – outside the ring their social media lives are just as close as their boxing credentials.
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      ‘Making him a worse fighter’ – Jake Paul says Tommy Fury’s career is being RUINED by dad John

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      JAKE PAUL says Tommy Fury’s dad – John – has made his rival a worse fighter.John is former Love Island star Tommy’s personal trainer and has always been with him, even when he had stints with Ricky Hatton and Shane McGuigan as his trainers.
      Jake Paul has claimed that Tommy Fury’s dad – John – is holding back his careerCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      John is Tommy’s trainerCredit: Rex
      But Paul, 26, who has turned himself into a boxer after building up his profile through YouTube, believes that John is hindering Tommy’s career.
      He said: “I’m getting 33 per cent better each year, because I’ve only been boxing three years.
      “I am increasing exponentially, whereas Tommy’s done it for 12 years, so how much can his skill level really improve? 
      “He’s really stuck in his ways of how he is as a boxer, especially with his dad training him. 
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      “He’s worked with other trainers who are way better, but his dad is actually hindering him and making him a worse fighter.”
      The ‘Problem Child’ made the digs ahead of their Saudi showdown on Sunday.
      The boxing match has been wanted since 2021, but it was repeatedly pushed back as Fury has withdrawn on two occasions.
      While Fury, 23, has had other trainers, he has insisted that John has always been his “primary trainer”.
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      He said: “My dad’s my primary trainer, he’s always been my primary trainer.
      “For anyone out there saying we can’t do this or that, this is another fight where we’re going to show you what we can do.”
      Both Paul and Fury go into the fight undefeated and with four wins by knockout.

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      Tommy Fury will also earn WBC ranking if he beats Jake Paul with one of stars in line for shock world title contention

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      TOMMY FURY will also earn a WBC ranking if he beats Jake Paul – leaving both fighting for world title contention. The pair of celebrity boxing rivals meet in a rescheduled grudge match on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury will also receive a WBC ranking if he beats Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jake Paul won a WBC ‘amateur’ belt in 2018Credit: @jakepaul
      And the stakes were raised after the WBC announced that Paul will recieve a cruiserweight world ranking if he emerges victorious.
      But WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman CONFIRMED to SunSport that Fury will also be ranked should he win.
      To contend for a world title, a fighter must be within the WBC’s top 15 ratings.
      But, this ranking is not guaranteed for either Paul, 26, or Fury, 23.
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      Instead, the WBC will analyse the result and place the winner anywhere from the top 40-15, depending on the nature of the performance.
      Meaning, if the victor impresses enough, they can receive a top 15 rating and be eligible for a world title fight.
      Sulaiman told SunSport: “(We) cannot anticipate which number.
      “The WBC ranks 40 fighters in each weight category, the performance in such fight, by both fighters, will determine the evaluation of the ratings committee.”
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      Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, during his 6-0 career.
      But after Fury twice pulled out before – amid injury and visa issues – it left the American yet to face a recognised boxer.
      He was set to in August, when 13-2 heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed on as a late replacement.
      The WBC were even willing to rank Paul if he won, until the fight was cancelled due to a weight disagreement.
      Instead, the YouTuber-turned boxer returned in October to beat UFC legend Silva on points, in a win hailed by Sulaiman.

      He said: “I had provided my opinion before Jake Paul’s last fight and the WBC ratings committee did not rate him after his win versus Silva.
      “Now that he will fight Tommy Fury, who is an established boxer, it becomes possible to rate him.”
      Paul had vowed to shock the world and become a world champ one day, despite not yet fighting a seasoned boxer.
      He won a WBC “amateur” belt for his white collar win over KSI’s younger brother Deji, now 26, in 2018.
      And Paul has remained on good terms with the WBC and Sulaiman ever since, paving the way for a potential title shot in the future.
      Sulaiman added: “That is something that will be determined by Jake Paul himself.
      “He started as an amateur boxer and he has improved his boxing skills in a very important way.
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      “It seems he has tremendous punching power, solid chin and keeps improving technique and defence.
      “We will see what happens in the future, I respect him very much for his training ethics, discipline and dedication, just as a professional boxer does.”
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      ‘Don’t call it boxing’ – Frank Warren says Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury ‘isn’t even ‘white-collar level’ ahead of huge bout

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      FRANK WARREN has played down the boxing quality of Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their much-anticipated fight.The fight – billed as The Truth – will take place between the two on Sunday at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury is set to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Paul has won six out of six fightsCredit: Getty
      Frank Warren has played down their quality as fightersCredit: PA
      They will scrap it out over eight rounds, at a catchweight of 185lb.
      YouTuber Paul, 26, has won all six of his professional fights, but none of those have come against a recognised boxer.
      While Fury, 23, – the brother of icon Tyson Fury – has won each of his eight fights in the pro ranks.
      Both of them have won by knockout on four occasions.
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      However, boxing promoter Warren is not impressed with the quality of opposition, and he suggested that the bout between the two has the attention it does because of who they are, rather than their ability.
      He told The George Groves Boxing Club: “If it weren’t for the fact of that [who they are] it would be an eight round fight on a card.
      “But it is because of who they are. So don’t call it boxing. I don’t even think it is even like white collar boxing as such.
      “It’s like you could do it with another reporter. Anybody could do it. I mean, I’m a bit older now but maybe when I was younger another promoter we’d settle it that way.
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      “And people buy into it. Is t good? Is it right? They are making a lot of money.
      “Tommy is making a huge of money which is brilliant for him, it is life changing money based upon his ability, I can’t knock that. I can’t knock it.
      “As to the level it is at, it is the level it is. I know a lot of boxers who look at that or former boxers that might look at that and say ‘how come they are getting and I’m not?’.
      “Well they are capitalising on their notoriety. And so that is what it is.
      “Is it the way boxing is going to go? No.”

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Boxer who has sparred BOTH breaks down who has more advantages and reveals fight prediction

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      JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury meet in a massive celebrity grudge match that has been dividing opinions. After two Fury pullouts – amid injury and US visa issues – the boxing rivals have rescheduled their huge fight once more.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      They are set for eight scheduled rounds at a catchweight of 185lb on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      The bookies are split and so are the pundits, with everyone keen for an inside knowledge.
      And one man on hand to do so is 22-1 light-heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali, who has sparred BOTH men.
      He shared some rounds in 2020 when Paul was just a raw novice, preparing for his second boxing bout.
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      Meanwhile, he sparred Fury last summer when the Brit took a trip to Florida with big brother Tyson.
      So ahead of the big pay-per-view fight on the weekend, Elbiali spoke with SunSport to break down who holds the key advantages.
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      AE: I think Jake does. I think Jake is mentally more focused tactically, because he has to be because he’s missed out on so many fundamental years. 
      His team are tactically getting him ready better. I think Jake knows these things and Tommy is just relying on his fundamentals and skills. Whereas Jake, his mind is working.
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      Jake Paul sparring during training campCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      SPEED 
      AE: Tommy, because of his fundamentals. 
      Remember, the closest point to the target is a straight line so if you’re not opening up, and Tommy will open up less because of his fundamentals.
      Ahmed Elbiali, left, in training with Tommy Fury
      POWER 
      AE: I’m going to say 50/50. They’re both cruiserweights, they hit decent. They’re strong boys. 
      They have good right hands but they don’t throw combination punches, they’re both usually jab, right hand, double jab, right hand.
      They’re both trying to land big right hands. 
      Jake Paul knocking out ex-UFC champion Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CARDIO 
      AE: I would say 50/50, too.
      I think physically, Jake can go longer but fundamentally Tommy can go longer too, he’s used to it. 
      They can both go eight rounds. 
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul fight over eight roundsCredit: Getty
      COMPOSURE 
      AE: Tommy. When I sparred Jake, remember I’m like a veteran in their eyes. 
      For Jake, him sparring me was almost quite intimidating and as for Tommy, he wasn’t too intimidated because it was controlled sparring. 
      I could see some intimidation, I’m older than these guys by maybe seven or eight years, but with Jake it was a little bit more because it was open sparring. 
      But I carried the man, I’m not going to f****g kill the dude. 
      Ahmed Elbiali training with Tommy FuryCredit: @ahmedelbiali
      PREDICTION
      AE: For some reason, I see Jake winning. And I’m friends with Tyson, I’m acquaintances with Tommy. 
      It’s no disrespect, but in this game it’s sometimes who wants it more and I feel Jake wants it more. 
      I can see him winning by knockout but more so a close or controversial decision. Because both are going to do their best not to get knocked out. 
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      They both don’t want to take the chance of scoring a knockout and risk getting knocked out in the procedure. 
      I see Jake winning a decision, maybe very close and enough to do a rematch.
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      ‘Get his a**e dealt with’ – Derek Chisora ready to bet staggering sum on Jake Paul vs Carl Froch with bold prediction

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      DEREK CHISORA is adamant that Jake Paul would beat Carl Froch – and he is even willing to bet a fortune on it.But away from his final days of preparation, the Problem Child reignited his war of words with former super-middleweight world champ Froch, who previously labelled the YouTuber a “clown”.
      Jake Paul is preparing to face Tommy Fury this weekendCredit: Getty
      Carl Froch has threatened to send the YouTuber into orbitCredit: AFP
      Paul, who has won his six pro boxing fights against amateurs, tweeted: “Carl Froch mad because I made more in one year than he made his whole career. You want the payday. I get it.
      “So let’s do this, fight Anderson Silva on my next card and if you get lucky and beat him, then we can step in the ring and you make your career payday. Let me know.”
      But Froch, 45, was having none of it as the retired 33-2 fighter responded with a video on Twitter and threatened to send Paul “into f***ing orbit”.
      However, fellow British boxing icon Chisora, who was beaten by Tyson Fury in December at the Tottenham Stadium, believes that the American loudmouth would have no problems defeating “The Cobra”.
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      Del Boy told IFL TV: “Good luck to Jake Paul. The guy believes he can do anything, and when you’re that young age, you believe you can do anything.
      “He’s entertainment. Those people that talk rubbish about him, they can’t do it, that’s why.
      “There’s nothing wrong with that.
      “Carl Froch will go in there and get his a**e beaten up and go get your check, bro.
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      “He’ll beat Carl Froch.”
      Then Chisora insisted he would even be willing to put his money where his mouth is if the two met in the ring.
      He added: “I’m willing to bet £200,000 that Carl Froch would get his a*** dealt with. I’m being 100 per cent serious.”
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      Derek Chisora says that he would bet £200k on Paul beating FrochCredit: Getty More

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      Touching reason behind Aaron Chalmers’ new gum shield for Floyd Mayweather fight after son ‘puts old one in BIN’

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      AARON CHALMERS has revealed his new gum shield ahead of his boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather.And Chalmers’ new mouthpiece includes a special meaning he wants to showcase when he meets Mayweather on Saturday at The O2 Arena in London.
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      Aaron Chalmers revealed his new gum shield, which is dedicated to his three sonsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/aaroncgshore/?hl=en
      Floyd Mayweather will have his first ever boxing fight in the UKCredit: Reuters
      The reality star will be donning a yellow gum shield for his big boxing match that includes three hearts at the front dedicated to all of his three sons.
      The boxer and his former girlfriend Talia Oatway are parents to Romeo, 2 , Maddox, 1 and Oakley, who was born in August.
      The Geordie Shore star revealed in a story on Instagram that he had to find a new gum shield after his middle child found his previous one and threw it in the bin.
      Chalmers said: “New gum shield for the fight cause I’ve got no idea, I’ve lost my other one.
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      “My son Maddox has took it out of my bag and put it in the bin.
      “But yeah, [each heart] for the three boys.”
      Chalmers will be Mayweather’s opponent in the American’s first ever fight in the UK.
      Money was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
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      The undefeated star has also beaten Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Chalmers is best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore but has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
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      ‘Daddy will be home soon’ – Beaming Tommy Fury FaceTimes Molly-Mae and daughter Bambi ahead of Jake Paul fight

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      TOMMY FURY has gained a major confidence boost after spending some quality time with his girlfriend and child from afar.Fury is set to take on rival Jake Paul this Sunday in a highly-anticipated boxing fight at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury FaceTimed with girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and daughter BambiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/tommyfury/3042374796193474800/?hl=en
      Tommy Fury is training for his boxing clash with Jake Paul in Saudi ArabiaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnW5jQAtaES/?hl=en
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will finally face off on SundayCredit: Getty
      The British boxer is in the Middle East getting ready for the blockbuster encounter, which has been dubbed “The Truth”.
      But the 23-year-old found some down time during his grueling training to catch up with his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and their baby daughter Bambi.

      The boxing star shared a snapshot of the three talking on FaceTime.
      Fury included the following caption on Instagram: “Daddy will be home soon.”
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      Molly-Mae didn’t travel to Saudi Arabia as he she gave birth less than a month ago on January 23.
      The reality star, who met her boyfriend on the hit show Love Island in 2019, has been nesting at their Manchester home for months in preparation for their new arrival.
      The 23-year-old recently showed off the baby’s nursery, which has been kitted out with some of the best features money can buy, including two Hermes cushions costing £1,500.
      Molly-Mae has carved out an impressive social media game recently.
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      Fury’s partner has 7.2million Instagram followers and appears to be going from strength to strength.
      Her online reach also means she can help bring in a different audience, who may not ordinarily be interested in boxing.
      And she will have to watch from afar as Fury faces the toughest challenge of his boxing career against Paul. More