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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight predictions – Mike Tyson, Eddie Hearn and boxing world make their picks

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      ANTICIPATION is building ahead of Jake Paul’s clash with Tommy Fury – and the boxing world is split on who will come out on top. It’s the most high-profile clash for both stars so far and could have a huge effect on their future fighting careers.
      Fury and Paul went head-to-head at the weigh-in ahead of their fightCredit: YouTube / Seconds Out
      Paul has won all six of his bouts so far but is yet to face a full-time professional with a background in boxing.
      But the stakes are high for the outspoken American with a WBC cruiserweight ranking place up for grabs.
      And Fury, who has a 8-0-0 record, will give his career a shot in the arm with victory – but faces a serious hit to his reputation if he loses to his long-time rival.
      Everyone in boxing has a view on will win this huge contest in Saudi Arabia.
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      Mike Tyson
      Mike Tyson knows a thing or two about winning big grudge matches in the ringCredit: AFP
      Boxing legend Mike Tyson attended the final press conference between Paul and Fury as he got a chance to see the pair up close.
      And he does not fancy the younger Fury brother for the win at all.
      Tyson, 56, said: “I never saw Fury fight. I don’t know — I don’t think he’s gonna be able to beat Jake Paul.
      “Jake Paul, he’s getting better and better as he fights, and I don’t know if they brought him here to lose. So, we’re gonna find out.”
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      Floyd Mayweather
      Money has his own fight to worry about this weekend but still found time to cast an eye towards events in Saudi Arabia.
      And the legendary fighter, 46, believes that Fury’s experience gives him the edge.
      He said: “It’s good that Jake Paul is able to take his social media following and get some new eyes on the sport of boxing.
      “But this sport is something you can’t play with. Boxing is something you can’t play with. When you finally face a fighter who can really, really fight, then you’re going to find out what you’ve really got in the sport of boxing.”
      Eddie Hearn
      Anthony Joshua is among the fighters promoted by the experienced HearnCredit: Getty
      Eddie Hearn has seen plenty during his eventful career setting up big fights.
      But even the opinionated boxing promoter has admitted he’s completely changed his mind on the outcome of the fight.
      He said: “I have had a total U-turn on this fight. I thought Jake Paul was going to win this fight. I think Jake Paul has absolutely no chance to win this fight at all.
      “If Tommy Fury comes out aggressively and puts it on Jake Paul, this fight will not go two rounds.
      “This is a massive U-turn for me because both are limited. But Tommy Fury as limited as he is as a professional boxer, has been boxing for ten, 12 years, maybe more.
      “He has been in the ring against professional fighters, he has experienced that, he’s done the hard spars.”
      KSI
      KSI has faced Jake’s brother Logan on two occasionsCredit: Rex
      KSI has had a long-running rivalry with Paul and the pair are regularly involved in online spats.
      So it slightly surprising to hear that the Brit has tipped his old foe to win – but he thinks the clash won’t live up to expectations.
      He told the Zach Sang Show: “I do see Jake Paul winning … but I think it’s going to be a bit of a boring fight, if I’m being honest.
      “Both fighters are very standoffish. Jake is a lot more of a counter-puncher so he reacts to what you’re doing. And Tommy is also a bit more of a counter-puncher.”
      Anthony Taylor
      Anthony Taylor has the distinction of having shared a ring with both Paul and Fury.
      The MMA veteran turned boxer was Paul’s sparring partner in 2021 while he lost in a competitive fight with Fury in the same year. He has no doubt who will come out on top tomorrow.
      Taylor told SunSport: “Jake is just going to outbox Tommy. He’s just a far better boxer. Jake is going to control him with his countering.
      “Jake is more flexible and more fluid than Tommy, he’s got a higher ring IQ. 
      Derek Chisora
      Derek Chisora has faced Tommy’s brother Tyson three times in his career.
      Despite originally opting for The Problem Child, Del Boy has changed his mind.
      He told the Mirror: Jake right now looks to be the favourite. So all the odds are favouring Jake and everything, all the fans are saying ‘Jake, Jake, Jake’.
      “But I’ve got a feeling that Jake might get stopped by Tommy but if that happens then – oh wow.”

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      Michael Bipsing
      Retired UFC star Michael Bipsing has had his say on tomorrow’s big fight – and predicts an uncomfortable evening for Fury.
      He said: “Listen, Jake Paul isn’t just a YouTuber. He’s a boxer. He used to be a YouTuber, probably still is one, but he’s also a boxer.
      “Just because you discover your love for the sweet science later in life doesn’t mean you have to be labelled a YouTuber your entire life. The reality is Jake Paul is doing a lot of great things in the boxing world.
      “I thought it was a bad night at the office for Tommy Fury against Anthony Taylor. Some of his other fights he looked explosive, powerful, aggressive.
      “Against Anthony Taylor I didn’t see those. If he struggled against Anthony Taylor, he’s going to struggle against Jake Paul. That’s just my two cents, and I believe that he loses.”
      Ryan Garcia
      American lightweight boxer Ryan Garcia, who has a 23-0-0 record, kept his prediction short and sweet.
      The 24-year-old said: “Jake Paul [to win]. Funny, honest at times, and my friend.”
      Devin Haney
      Unbeaten boxer Devin Haney is expecting a good fightCredit: Getty
      Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney, 24, expects a close battle.
      The American told iFL TV: “Jake’s fought some former MMA champions, but Fury comes from a fighting family and has experience behind him, with it being in his bloodline.
      “I think it’s going to be a good fight! I think Jake will win, but it will be a tougher fight than people think.”
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      Beefy said: “I do think it’s a good fight, I’ve always said I think that Jake is the best of the YouTubers. 
      “I think Tommy Fury is still learning his craft. I think he didn’t have much amateur pedigree but I think I’d have to go with Fury, just for the boxing.”  More

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      I don’t wish harm on Tommy Fury’s life but I will KO him in decisive fashion and earn respect I deserve, says Jake Paul

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      JAKE PAUL has vowed to knock Tommy Fury out in decisive fashion – and finally earn the respect he feels is due. The celebrity boxing pair are set to end two years of feuding in the ring tomorrow night in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul weighing in before his fight with Tommy FuryCredit: AFP
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing offCredit: AFP
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AP
      And the fight marks the first time Paul will face an opponent with prior professional boxing experience.
      But the YouTuber-turned prizefighter warned Fury will be left brutally unconscious – like the other victims on his record.
      And the savage nature of victory would leave no more doubt on his so-far polarising career as a boxer.
      Paul told SunSport in Riyadh: “I know I’m going to win but my goal is to knock him out and I know I’m capable of that if I execute my game plan properly. 
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      “So I think knocking out the professional boxer in a cold, deceive, crazy way like I knock people out, that will get the respect. 
      “If it’s just a win, I think people will admit I can really box but it won’t be the full level of respect that I think I deserve. 
      “I have to earn it though on Sunday.” 
      Fury, 23, was forced to twice pull out of the pay-per-view grudge match before, amid injury and US visa issues.
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      It has kept the feud festering but both stars have promised to bury one another’s careers in the Diriyah desert.
      Fury has even agreed to RETIRE and forfeit his purse if he fails to beat the prankster-gone-puncher.
      But Paul feels disregarded by his rival and insisted he is in for a rude awakening – as has been the case with his six prior opponents.
      He said: “I don’t ever wish harm upon his life by any means. 
      “I’ve always become friends with my opponents after the fight – I talk to Nate Robinson, I talk to Tyron Woodley, I talk to Anderson Silva. 
      “Who knows what will happen? I don’t know, we’ll see what happens. After I knock him out I hope he realises that I’m just a really good fighter. 
      “I think that’s what all my other opponents realised, they feel less bad about it the more people I beat. He shouldn’t feel bad. 
      “I’ve put Anderson Silva down, I’ve put Woodley down, I’m going to put him down. It’s not that big of a deal when you look at it like that.” 

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      Jake Paul celebrates victory over Anderson SilvaCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME
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      ‘Silent as a mouse’ – Jake Paul says Tommy Fury is REFUSING to sign winner-take-all fight bet after being sent contract

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      JAKE PAUL has accused Tommy Fury of REFUSING to sign their winner-take-all fight bet despite being sent a contract. The celebrity boxing pair are finally due to settle their score in the ring on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul accused Tommy Fury of refusing to sign their winner-take-all fight bet
      Paul upped the ante as he proposed a double-or-nothing wager, with Fury DOUBLING his purse if he wins, but walking away with nothing in defeat.
      And when they came face to face for the final time, he suggested his rival backed out of the bet.
      Paul said: “You didn’t want to sign the contract.”
      The two continued to squabble on stage before Fury shoved the YouTuber-turned boxer, sparking a row on stage.
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      Paul later spoke out online to claim – despite paperwork being emailed – that Fury has not signed his end of the pre-fight bet.
      He said: “Alright get this, so as you guys saw the bet yesterday on stage, Tommy agreed to it, shook my hand on stage.
      “His dad said that they would agree to it, so I signed the contract right in front of them.
      “We send it over to their lawyers and just as I thought, they have gone silent as a mouse for the last 24 hours.
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      “They do not want to sign the contract and it just goes to show that they have this false confidence.
      “Put your money where your mouth is, you shook on it like a man and now you guys haven’t signed the actual contract to make it official. Soft.”
      Fury, joined by his champion brother Tyson on stage, came in slightly heavier at 184½lb, compared to Paul who was a career-lowest 183.6lb.
      And he roared: “His time is up. Tomorrow night his time is up.
      “Jake Paul will no longer be boxing, I’m going to put this man away inside four rounds.
      “You’re going to see why our last name is Fury, because we’re the best at fighting to ever live, that’s the reason why.”
      Paul, also joined by brother Logan, accused Fury of being nervous.
      He said: “He’s acting up on stage. All you booing, you’re dumb as f*** too.
      “This professional boxer is going down, man. It’s easy, it’s simple. I’m ready, calm, cool and collected.
      “This is what I do, he’s never been in a moment like that. He’s shaking, you can see the nerves running through his system. He can’t stop moving.
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      “I’m chill, I’m a real killer, I don’t have to do all that acting s***, I’m a real f*****g dog, this is how I do it.”
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      Tommy Fury pushes Jake Paul and vows to end his career as rivals face off at weigh-in ahead of bitter grudge fight

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      TOMMY FURY pushed Jake Paul on stage at their weigh in as they faced off for the final time before vowing to knock each other out.The celebrity boxing rivals have just one sleep to go before they bid to settle their bitter score in the ring on Sunday night.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury weighing in
      A fiery exchange was sparked on stage when Fury shoved Paul, as they two said their final words before judgment day.
      Fury, 23, said: “His time is up. Tomorrow night his time is up.
      “Jake Paul will no longer be boxing, I’m going to put this man away inside four rounds.
      “You’re going to see why our last name is Fury, because we’re the best at fighting to ever live, that’s the reason why.”
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      Fury, joined by his champion brother on stage, came in slightly heavier at 184½lb, compared to Paul who was a career-lowest 183.6lb.
      Paul prepares to face the first professional boxer in his career, despite wins over ex-MMA champions.
      And the YouTuber-turned pay-per-view prizefighter, also joined by brother Logan, accused Fury of being nervous.
      Paul, 26, said: “He’s acting up on stage. All you booing, you’re dumb as f*** too.
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      “This professional boxer is going down, man. It’s easy, it’s simple. I’m ready, calm, cool and collected.
      “This is what I do, he’s never been in a moment like that. He’s shaking, you can see the nerves running through his system. He can’t stop moving.
      “I’m chill, I’m a real killer, I don’t have to do all that acting s***, I’m a real f*****g dog, this is how I do it.”
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      Mike Tyson joins Tyson Fury in sword dancing as boxing legends enjoy dinner in Saudi Arabia

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      MIKE TYSON joined Tyson Fury for a heavyweight dinner last night before the legend began WAVING A SWORD around.Iron Mike and the WBC world champion Gypsy King are both in Saudi Arabia for the celebrity grudge match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.
      The two boxing legends are in Saudi Arabia for Jake Paul versus Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram / @miketyson
      Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury enjoyed a meal together on Friday nightCredit: Instagram / @miketyson
      Iron Mike then took part in some dancing after the bite to eatCredit: Instagram / @miketyson
      And the Baddest Man on the Planet was took part in some sword wavingCredit: Instagram / @miketyson
      And the two icons joined forces in the Middle East on Friday to enjoy a bite to eat before being handed swords to wave around with some of the locals.
      The Baddest Man on the Planet shared footage of the get-together on Instagram, and hilariously captioned it with: “Two Tyson’s are better than 1.”
      It comes after Tyson, 56, spoke about his excitement over the fight, despite not knowing who Tommy was.
      The American has been a fan of Paul’s polarising boxing career and even had him on his comeback undercard in 2020.
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      But Iron Mike was unaware of who Fury was, despite being the younger brother of world champion Tyson.
      He told talkSPORT:  “Hey, listen, I only saw Paul, I’ve never seen Fury fight. I don’t know, I never saw Fury fight.”
      Paul, 26, knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, the night Tyson returned to the ring for an exhibition bout.
      Has since gone 6-0, beating ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
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      Fury, 23, will be the first recognised boxer Paul has so far faced, but his 6-0 record was hailed by the man who famously bit a chunk out of Evander Holyfield’s ear.
      Tyson said: “Well, he does have boxing experience.
      “He boxed before because it shows in his fights and he’s won against people that he shouldn’t beat.
      “And listen, I don’t think they brought him here to lose either, because he’s good for fighting and is good for boxing.
      “He makes more money than the champions of boxing. So he’s an enigma.”
      Meanwhile, John Fury, the father of Gypsy King and Tommy, is also in Saudi preparing his son for the bout.
      He revealed previously how he had named Tyson after the former world champion, and Iron Mike thanked him for the gesture when they came face-to-face this week.
      John told Tyson: “Here he is, my main man. This is him, the man who I named my son after.
      “Best heavyweight of his era, best young man ever born. Michael Tyson.”
      The veteran responded: “Your son has taken the title to the next level.”
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      John replied: “He will not let your name down Michael.”
      Before Tyson added: “Thank you and I appreciate that. I didn’t want to say it in public but I’m honoured. Thank you, really.”

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      Jake Paul hands Tommy Fury official double-or-nothing contract with lawyers to check over documents for fight bet

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      JAKE PAUL handed Tommy Fury a double-or-nothing contract to make their pre-fight bet official. The celebrity boxing rivals are finally due to settle their score in the ring on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have agreed a winner-take-all bet
      The double-or-nothing contract
      But Paul upped the ante as he proposed a winner-take-all wager, with Fury DOUBLING his purse if he wins, but walking away with nothing in defeat.
      The deal was accepted on stage as the pair shook hands before engaging in a row and being held.
      But when they sat down for a face to face interview later that day, Paul brought out the paperwork to sign and seal the bet.
      He said: “Bring out the contract, lawyers already drafted it up this week.
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      “And like I said, if I can reiterate; if I win, I take all the money all the money you’re being paid, if you win, I double it up.”
      Fury’s father and coach John then walked on stage, as Paul asked: “Why’s the dad always coming in?”
      But John responded: “We need to have our representative look at that. Email it, I just want to make sure it’s genuine.”
      Paul vowed to “expose” Fury if he refused to sign on the dotted line but John insisted that will not be a problem.
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      He said: “You’ve got my word as the head of the Fury clan, he will definitely sign that. You’ve got my word on that.”
      Fury, 23, added: “When the camera’s switched off, don’t get your lawyer to run back and forth to me saying there’s an issue.
      “Make sure you email it over.”
      Paul, 26, replied: “Brother, I’m the one that proposed this. I’m the one that had my lawyers already draft it up.”
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      I’ll smash Jake Paul for what he said about Molly-Mae – this fight is personal, says Tommy Fury

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      AS major boxing grudge matches go they don’t get much bigger – or unlikely – than the upcoming fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul.The Love Island star and the US YouTuber will finally meet in the ring after years of trading verbal blows, and two postponements, in the most eagerly-anticipated bout of 2023.
      The upcoming fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul is finally happening after years of trading verbal blowsCredit: Rex
      23-year-old Tommy is pumped up for the fight against the US YoutuberCredit: AFP
      Tommy Fury said of Jake ‘He’s absolutely rubbish, I’ve been in boxing all my life. He can’t fight’Credit: Getty
      To say 23-year-old Tommy is pumped up for the fight is an understatement, thanks in no small part to Jake, 26, ruining his rival’s baby announcement and branding Tommy’s influencer fiancée Molly-May Hague the couple’s “breadwinner”.
      Ahead of the fight at the Diriyah Arena, Tommy left those in Saudi Arabia in no doubt of his determination to exact a bitter revenge on rival Jake for his barbed comments about Molly-Mae.
      As one insider at the build-up in Riyadh said: “Tommy says he wants to get revenge, and he won’t feel like he’s got it until he has knocked him clean out.
      “He’s angry, and he means every word — they’re not empty threats. This is personal.”
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      Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Tommy said: “He can say what he wants because talking is his game. Fighting is mine.
      “On Sunday night, it is not about who can talk the best. It is about who can fight the best. He’s absolutely rubbish.
      ‘Jake can’t fight’
      “I’ve been in boxing all my life. He can’t fight.
      “Jake Paul, he is what he is. He’s a white-collar boxer.
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      “He’s going in there with somebody who wants to take his head clean off with every shot and he’s going to be dealing with everything that comes with a boxer.
      “He’s not dealt with that before and it’s a big jump.”
      Never before has there been a buzz this big around a fight between two such inexperienced boxers, who have just 14 official fights between them.
      The bout is expected to break pay-per-view records, which will handsomely top up their fight fees — which are believed to be around £4million between them.
      So for the fans tuning in to watch or listening for free on talkSPORT, how much action does Tommy think they will actually get to witness?
      “Tommy TNT Fury wins the fight. 9-0. Here we come,” he predicts.
      “It will be very, very lucky for him if he escapes the fourth round. Don’t be surprised if he goes in one or two.
      “Whenever I hit this guy, it’ll be over.”
      Jake, 26, ruined his rival’s baby announcement and branded Tommy’s influencer girlfriend Molly-May Hague the couple’s ‘breadwinner’
      It will be hard to see the reality TV star, half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, taken seriously in the sport, should the bout end in defeatCredit: Social Media
      It will be hard to see the reality TV star, half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, taken seriously in the sport, should the bout end in defeat — especially as he put his boxing career on hold in 2019 to appear on Love Island, where he met his other half.
      Even his own family have joked they’ll disown him if he loses.
      Tyson said: “I expect Tommy to chin him. If he doesn’t, he can stay in Saudi Arabia.”
      A defeat for Jake, meanwhile, is unlikely to derail his career.
      Many experts believe he will just reinvent himself in another sport, having previously dabbled with Mixed Martial Arts and even featured in WWE wrestling, while his promotions firm continues to go from strength to strength.
      But despite having only previously fought six fights, all of them with non-professional boxers such as retired NBA star Nate Robinson, Jake is the bookies’ favourite to win in what they predict will be an incredibly tight contest.
      And he also has the extra incentive of being awarded a ranking in the sport, should he win.
      Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson has tipped him to do just that, saying anyone who disrespects Jake “is out of their minds”.
      Speaking to talkSPORT’s Spencer Oliver, Iron Mike, 56, said: “He’s won against people that he shouldn’t beat. And listen, I don’t think they brought him here to lose.
      “He makes more money than the champions of boxing. So he’s an enigma.”
      Another boxing great, Floyd Mayweather, said: “It’s good that Jake Paul is able to take his social media following and get some new eyes on the sport of boxing.
      “And it’s a good match-up with those two. May the best man win.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr, is expected to be among the 15,000 fans in the Diriyah Arena, while A-listers including US comedian Kevin Hart and superstar rappers Drake and Kanye West are also tipped to attend.
      It is yet to be confirmed if Tommy’s fiancée Molly-Mae will be joining the rest of the Fury clan in the Middle East, given she only gave birth to the couple’s daughter Bambi last month — which Jake informed the world about days before they did, much to their annoyance.
      During his pre-match trash talking, Jake claimed Tommy was forced into taking on the fight for a much-needed payday.
      The American said: “Molly is probably sitting there going, ‘Yo, I just had a baby — I can’t be the one to pay the bills the entire time’.
      “He is going to be paid 20k a fight, minus taxes. He can only pay for so many diapers. It’s a hard business.”
      Jake is so confident of a victory he even offered to change the terms of the bout during a pre-fight press conference, turning it into a winner-takes-all contest.
      He has been in Saudi Arabia for weeks on his training camp, which has been compared to some of the Rocky movies after he was filmed jogging alongside locals on the street. And speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV on Thursday night, Jake was supremely confident his preparation will help him get the edge over his long-time rival.
      Asked if he has “any doubt” the fight will end in anything other than victory, he replied: “No, I don’t. I’m confident in my preparation.
      “Anything can happen in a boxing match but you work to make those things not happen. He just doesn’t have the power, the capabilities, to do anything to be able to defeat me.
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      “You’re going to see me knock this guy out.”
      Whatever the outcome, the world will be watching.
      It is yet to be confirmed if Molly-Mae will be joining the rest of the Fury clan in the Middle EastCredit: Rex
      She only gave birth to the couple’s daughter Bambi last monthCredit: Instagram
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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents – mum Chantal and dad John?

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      TOMMY FURY has the biggest fight of his fledgling career this weekend when he faces Jake Paul.And the boxer will be supported by his family with dad John in his corner.

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      Tommy with mum Chantal during his time on Love IslandCredit: Rex
      The huge fight against Paul is taking place over in Saudi Arabia, at the third time of asking.
      Fury, 23, was twice forced to pull out amid injury and visa issues.
      According to SportsZion, Paul, 26, is guaranteed to make at least $3.2million (£2.6m) and then 65 per cent of PPV sales.
      For Fury, the report states he will take home at least $2m (£1.6m) while taking home the remaining 35 per cent of box office sales.
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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents?
      Tommy’s parents are mum Chantal and dad John.
      Former boxer John, 58, is a regular fixture in Tommy’s corner as he trains his son.
      While mum Chantal is often away from the limelight, but made her first public appearance during Love Island in 2019 when Tommy was on the show.
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      Beaming Chantal said to Tommy during her visit to the Villa: “I’m so proud of you.”
      Chantal and John joined Tommy on a walk before his fight last yearCredit: Splash
      While Tommy said when he saw his mum approaching in Mallorca: “This woman has not been on a plane in 16 years!”
      Tommy and world heavyweight champion Tyson have the same father in John but born to different mothers.
      Last year before Tommy’s fight against Daniel Bocianski, he was spotted on a walk with his mum and dad days before the bout.
      Chantal and Tommy during Love IslandCredit: Rex Features More