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      Jake Paul urged to fight KSI after Tommy Fury defeat as Eddie Hearn takes subtle swipe at both YouTubers

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      MATCHROOM Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has urged Jake Paul to fight fellow YouTube star KSI NEXT after losing via split decision to Tommy Fury.Paul, 26, lost to boxing rival Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
      Eddie Hearn says a fight between Jake Paul and KSI would be ‘massive’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul lost to boxing rival Tommy Fury on SundayCredit: Getty
      Hearn says neither Paul or Fury are ‘very good’Credit: PA
      Despite scoring a knockdown in the eighth and final round, Paul didn’t do enough to win on two out of three of the judges scorecards.
      Paul claims he scooped up just over £24million for the fight.
      The Problem Child is said to have a rematch clause – but Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn says Paul should fight KSI instead while taking a subtle swipe.
      Speaking on DAZN, Hearn said: “The rematch, I know people will watch it, but we’ve seen what they are, not very good…
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      “Fight KSI, it’s absolutely massive.
      “Because the reality is any time you fight anyone with any ability, you will get beat.”
      Hearn continued: “I do respect Jake Paul and I respect him even more after last night.
      “I mean look, he can’t fight, he’s never gonna be a world champion…
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      “What you had was two not very good fighters who were quite evenly matched.”
      Hearn is no stranger to YouTube/influencer boxing having helped promote KSI and Logan Paul’s second fight.
      Unlike Paul, KSI is yet to be beaten having competed in six fights.
      The Brit’s last win came via knockout in January against Thomas Oliveira.
      Former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, believes Paul did enough to beat Fury.
      The former heavyweight champion, who came face-to-face with Tyson Fury – the man who dethroned him – while in the Middle East, told Fight Hub TV: “I think Jake got that one.
      “It was an immature point. The referee is supposed to give him at least three warnings. He gave him no warnings.”
      Asked again if Paul should have won, he replied: “I think so. With the knockdown, he sealed it. He got that point taken away.
      “I think Jake Paul needed that knockdown, and when he did, it evened it out. I think he only gave it to Fury because of the point taken.” More

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      Tommy Fury misses out on multi-million pound bonus after refusing to sign huge bet contract before Jake Paul fight

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      TOMMY FURY missed out on £4MILLION after refusing a double-or-nothing bet before his win over Jake Paul.Love Island star Fury, 23, clinched a split-decision victory over YouTuber Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia on Sunday nightCredit: Getty
      But he missed out on millions after failing to pen a double-or-nothing betCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Fury secured a £4m purse for the blockbuster showdown in the Middle East.
      But he could have walked away with £8m had he taken up Paul’s offer during the week.
      Paul rocked up with a contract for Fury to sign after they had previously shaken on a double-or-nothing bet that would either see the Brit take home £8m or be left empty-handed.
      However, Fury ultimately refused to put pen to paper as he held on to his agreed £4m payday.
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      He then went on to outbox Paul, surviving a late knockdown to secure the win on two of the three judges’ scorecards.
      And his victory meant he actually ended up leaving £4m on the table due to the bet refusal.
      But Fury was not the only one in his family to lose big on the fight.
      World heavyweight champion Tyson, 34, laid down £100,000 on his brother winning inside the distance.
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      On the other side of the fence, rapper Drake ended the night $400,000, or roughly £330,000, lighter after lumping on Paul.
      But, rather than the financial gain, it was overcoming the huge pressure that pleased Fury the most following his win.
      He said: “I feel a weight is lifted. Me and Jake fought and I came out the clear winner.
      “I believe you will be able to see a gulf in class when you watch the fight back.
      “But listen take nothing away from Jake Paul he is a game lad, but I believe I can stop him in the rematch.”
      Paul has claimed he will trigger the rematch clause as he looks to avenge the first loss of his professional career. More

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      Jake Paul rejoices as he reveals he made huge eight-figure sum despite Tommy Fury defeat

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed the eye-watering amount of money he made from his huge fight against Tommy Fury.The YouTuber, 26, suffered his first defeat to professional boxer Fury on Sunday.
      Jake Paul revealed that he made $30m
      The YouTuber suffered a defeat to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      He lost the fight by split decision despite knocking his opponent down in the final round, with two out of the three judges scoring 76-73 in Fury’s favour.
      However, he didn’t seem too phased by the result when he took to social media just hours later to reveal how much money he made from the event.
      Paul posted a video on his Instagram story of himself switching from fake-crying to laughing with a caption that read: “When you lost but made $30m.”
      The social media superstar proposed a huge winner-takes-all wager ahead of Sunday’s fight.
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      But while Fury verbally accepted the deal on stage during the pre-fight press conference, he refused to sign the contract when it was handed it to him in a later interview with his dad, John Fury, insisting that it was checked over by lawyers first.
      Paul later revealed that his opponent had not signed the agreement at all.
      Had Fury put pen to paper, he would have DOUBLED his purse following Sunday’s win while Paul walked away empty handed.
      Instead, the YouTuber, who has over 20million subscribers, took $30m (£25m) from the event.
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      After the fight, Paul suggested that the reason behind his defeat was an illness.
      He said: “I felt flat, I got sick really bad twice in this camp. It wasn’t my best performance.
      “But I lost, I’m not making any excuses, I’ll just say it wasn’t my best performance tonight.
      “Like I said, we’re going to come back and get that W. Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. We’re going to come back stronger.” More

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      Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul was PR masterclass and huge commercial win but clumsy tangle of punches ends world title dreams

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      TOMMY FURY and Jake Paul jetted out of Saudi Arabia with their bank balances grossly inflated – but their world title bubbles finally burst.Sunday night’s Saudi Arabia circus was many things; a masterclass in PR, a sportswashing spectacular, an intriguing 50-50 match-up, a huge commercial success and a clumsy hard-to-watch tangle of punches.
      Fury and Paul settled their longstanding dispute on SundayCredit: EPA
      Fury won by split decisionCredit: Getty
      One thing it certainly was not was a springboard into serious boxing bouts or even domestic titles.
      These handsome, rich and successful young men can do almost anything they want to. But mixing it with legitimate fighters – past, present or future – is beyond them.
      Paul, the American 26-year-old master marketeer who promised to beat Mexican ring legend Canelo Alvarez after dealing with Fury, bumped his thinning thatch on the ceiling he hit with a split decision loss.
      Fury, the 23-year-old little brother of Tyson who charmed us on Love Island, has always been more modest but suffered from his pushy father’s bluster about being another world champion in the gene pool.
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      The quality of the fight was poorCredit: Getty
      But neither of these brave, fit, strong and popular social media stars will ever win a genuine boxing belt on merit.
      Any Area or English champion currently competing around their weight – while struggling to make a living and almost all juggling a 9-5 manual job on the side – would wipe the floor with either of them.
      The grasping WBC sanctioning body might invent more glittery straps for Fury and Paul to grapple over.
      But the absolute myth that these men could ever lace the boots of – let alone compete with – bonafide boxers is now, thankfully, firmly in the bin.
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      Former super-middleweight world champ Carl Froch – one of the names Paul ridiculously tried to call out – summed it up with typically ruthless precision.
      After the split decision sparked Fury’s tears, the Cobra spat: “It might not shut him up for long, but Jake Paul can’t call himself a professional boxer because he’s gone in against a novice pro and got absolutely whooped.
      “Tommy got a thoroughly deserved win against a really basic, hapless Jake Paul.
      “Tommy’s done professional boxing purists a massive favour by shutting up Jake Paul.
      “He can’t call himself a professional boxer because he’s gone in against a novice pro and got absolutely whooped. He got obliterated.”

      Paul can activate a rematch clause, if he decides against it then Fury is free to explore a bout with fellow Englishman and internet phenomenon KSI.
      For risking their giant followings and youthful good looks, these men deserve credit. But the blurring of the lines between YouTube boxing and real boxing now has to stop.
      These clashes might be classed as professional boxing bouts but they generate much more money and a lot less quality than the real thing. More

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      Five next fights for Tommy Fury after stunning win over Jake Paul including rematch with rival and shock KSI bout

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      TOMMY FURY returns home with bragging rights, family reputation and most importantly an unbeaten record after beating Jake Paul. Fury edged a split-decision, despite being floored in the final round, to beat Paul in their grudge match in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury celebrates defeating Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      He promised to bury the YouTuber-turned boxer’s career in the Diriyah desert and move on to bigger and better things.
      But the allure of a money-spinning rematch or another all-celebrity boxing bout could be too good to turn down.
      Here, SunSport runs down what could be next for Fury.
      Jake Paul rematch
      Paul, 26, has a rematch clause in his contract meaning there could be another chapter in his feud with Fury, 23.
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      He said: “We can run it back. I think we deserve that rematch.”
      Fury added: “This is my first main event. If he wants a rematch, bring it on.”
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      KSI
      Paul was finally meant to settle his drawn out score with the British YouTube, music and crossover boxing star.
      But KSI, 29, warned if he lost to Fury, the bitter bout would be axed and he would turn his attention to the winner.
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      And Fury appears game as he said: “I’ll tell you now, if KSI wants to entertain a fight, he’s no Jake Paul. I’ll take that no problem.”
      KSI and Tommy Fury are open to fighting each otherCredit: Getty
      Logan Paul
      The years of back and forth between Paul and Fury saw their family members dragged in, including brothers Tyson and Logan.
      So Logan, 27, may fancy trying to avenge his little brother’s defeat.
      Fury and his dad have both welcomed the bout before, with father John even claiming his son could fight Logan a WEEK after Jake.
      Jake Paul pictured with older brother LoganCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Tyron Woodley
      Fury last year held tentative talks to fight Woodley, who was twice beaten by Paul.
      And the ex-UFC welterweight champion, 40, remains popular among fans, leading to calls for him to carry on boxing.
      Woodley is a proven pay-per-view attraction, which could help muster interest in a fight with Fury.
      Tyron Woodley was knocked out by Jake Paul in their rematchCredit: SHOWTIME
      Badou Jack
      Before Fury’s win over Paul, in the co-feature Jack, 39, finished Ilunga Makabu, 35, in the 12th and final round to become WBC cruiserweight champion.
      Interestingly, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed to SunSport that Fury would receive a ranking if he beat Paul.
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      Meaning, if he is placed within the top 15 during the WBC’s next committee meeting, it would pave the way for a shot at Jack’s belt.
      Badou Jack stopped Ilunga Makabu in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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      Five next fights for Jake Paul after Tommy Fury defeat including ex-UFC star, KSI grudge match and rematch

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      JAKE PAUL is waking up for the first time as a beaten boxer – and will now be left to plot his next move. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia following two years of bitter feuding.
      Jake Paul after defeat to Tommy FuryCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions
      And while the score seems to be settled for now, the rivalry may not be over with both already talking up a sequel.
      But Paul has plenty of avenues to explore, even with the first loss now on his professional boxing record.
      Here, SunSport runs down what could be next for the self-proclaimed Problem Child.
      Tommy Fury rematch
      Paul, 26, does have a rematch clause in his contract, allowing him a second fight with Fury, 23, if he pleases.
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      Both opened the door to doing it again, as Paul said: “We can run it back. I think we deserve that rematch.”
      Fury said: “This is my first main event. If he wants a rematch, bring it on.”
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      Nate Diaz
      Paul claimed the ex-UFC welterweight, 37, would be his next opponent after Fury.
      The rematch may change that, but still a fight with Diaz makes both sense and money.
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      And following a defeat to Fury, the bout may be deemed closer to call now by the bookmakers and fans alike.
      Nate Diaz is a free agent after leaving the UFCCredit: Getty
      KSI
      The social media sensation, 29, was quick to rub salt in the wounds following Paul’s setback.
      And it could hamper their supposed plans to finally fight in December, after KSI warned he would fight Fury should the Brit win.
      But with so much money and rivalry at stake, the bitter grudge match should never be ruled out.
      KSI mocked Jake Paul for his loss to Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Mike Perry
      The former UFC fighter-turned bare-knuckle boxer, 31, was the back-up if Fury pulled out again, following his two prior withdrawals.
      There was even rumours of a two-fight deal in boxing and MMA after Paul signed for the UFC’s rivals PFL.
      If Paul is looking for a suitable style match-up to build back, Perry’s stand and brawl tendencies could make him a smart choice.
      Mike Perry was a back-up alternative to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      MMA debut
      Paul revealed he is eyeing an MMA debut with PFL in 2024, while also helping promote their shows.
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      But following three tireless years as a pro boxer, the American could fancy a change of scenery.
      And there may not be a better time for him to swap the ring for the cage.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul embrace following their fightCredit: Reuters More

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      Jake Paul claims he suffered arm injury and got sick during camp for Tommy Fury fight before being booed by crowd

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed he suffered with injury and illness in the lead up to his split decision defeat to Tommy Fury.Fury, 23, inflicted a first professional boxing loss on YouTube sensation Paul, 26, after an eight-round dust-up in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening.
      Tommy Fury, left, outboxed Jake Paul in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA
      And while Paul gave Fury praise for securing the victory, he also came up with reasons why he was not at 100 per cent.
      Speaking in the ring immediately after the decision, he said: “All respect to Tommy, he won. I think we deserve that rematch.
      “I don’t know if I agree with the judges. I got a 10-8 round twice.
      “I felt flat, I got sick really bad twice in this camp, injured my arm.”
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      He did then qualify his comments by adding: “But I lost, I’m not making excuses.”
      Paul was booed by some sections of the crowd after the comments about his preparation.
      But fans are set to see a rematch after the American confirmed he is planning to step into the ring with Fury once more.
      During his post-fight press conference, Paul said: “I just spoke to Tommy in the medical room and he said ‘yeah, let’s go. let’s do it again’.”
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      He then added: “Like I said, we’re going to come back and get that W. Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. We’re going to come back stronger.”
      When Fury was asked about running it back, he replied: “If he wants a rematch, he can have it.
      “I want to see my baby girl and my missus and spend some time at home.” More

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      Carl Froch aims BRUTAL dig at Jake Paul as he thanks Tommy Fury for doing boxing purists a ‘massive favour’

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      CARL FROCH slammed Jake Paul and thanked Tommy Fury for doing boxing a “massive favour” after he beat the YouTube star on Sunday night.Fury, 23, secured a split-decision victory over Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia to hand the internet sensation his first professional loss.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by split decision on Sunday nightCredit: Getty
      Carl Froch slammed Paul following his loss to FuryCredit: AFP
      Former world champion Froch, 45, was called out by Paul earlier on in the week.
      And the Brit opened the door to a potential clash before Sunday evening’s result.
      But following Paul’s loss, The Cobra was quick to trash the YouTuber as he mocked his ability.
      Reacting to the fight, Froch said: “He [Fury] has done professional boxing purists a massive favour by shutting up Jake Paul.
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      “He can’t call himself a professional boxer because he’s gone in against a novice pro and got absolutely whooped. He got obliterated.”
      Paul’s defeat came just hours after Froch speculated that the American may have fixed the bout in his favour.
      He said: “When there’s so much money at stake, we don’t like fights are fixed or what’s going off in the background, but there’s always stuff circulating to say, listen, this is a gravy train that needs to keep going.
      “And he’s making a lot of money, Jake Paul, because he knows what he’s doing. He speaks well, he’s got a social media influence.
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      “And I don’t think his story stops here with Tommy Fury.
      “I think there is something deeper going on. I don’t want to put my tinfoil hat on, but what’s going to happen tonight is that I’m going to be watching this with close eyes.
      “I’m going to be looking at this saying, ‘Right, what’s Tommy Fury doing? How’s he standing? How’s he jabbing? What’s he up to? Is he in there trying?’
      “I’ve got all these things going off [shakes hands above his head].
      “Until I see Jake Paul and Tommy start exchanging leather, up close and in range, I’m not going to be convinced that this is genuine. But Tommy Fury better be.” More