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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

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      KSI reveals why Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury in X-rated post as he screams ‘I stay winning’

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      KSI has had his say on why Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury on Sunday night.Paul, 26, suffered his first professional boxing loss at the hands of Love Island star Fury, 23, as he was beaten by split decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia on SundayCredit: Getty
      KSI mocked Paul on social media following his lossCredit: Twitter
      He joked the reason for Paul’s defeat was because he wasn’t drinking PrimeCredit: Twitter
      KSI laughed at Paul as the trash talking between the pair continuesCredit: Twitter
      The result damages a potential fight between YouTube sensations Paul and KSI.
      And the Brit – who also goes by JJ – revelled in his American counterpart’s defeat by mocking his performance.
      In a video posted to social media, KSI said: “Yo! Ahhhh don’t mind me, just smoking on that Jake Paul pack!
      “Honestly, Jake Paul – trash! Tommy Fury – trash!”
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      Later, he took to Twitter to jokingly claim Paul lost because he was not drinking his Prime energy drink.
      He added: “Jake. You see the problem with you man, the reason why you lost, is because you weren’t drinking Prime baby!
      “I stay winning, I stay winning b****.”
      KSI called out Paul last month following his stoppage win over YouTuber Temperrr.
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      He said: “I need to be tested. I need more tests until I reach the final hurdle, Jake motherf****** Paul.
      “That’s the end-game ladies and gentlemen, I said I wanted him at the end of the year and I will get him, trust.”
      Meanwhile, Paul has already claimed he will trigger his rematch clause against Fury.
      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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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury round-by-round: How Brit star survived late knockdown to dramatically win grudge fight on points

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      TOMMY FURY survived a late knockdown to secure bragging rights over Jake Paul. Fury was floored with a left hand in the eighth and final round of his grudge match in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury celebrates his winCredit: Reuters
      But his jab, combination punching and work rate saw him deservedly edge out on the scorecards.
      The pay-per-view affair was gripping from the first bell to the last and here is how SunSport saw it.
      Round 1
      Fury comes out fast but already the fight gets a bit messy with some holding on both sides
      Paul just misses with right a right hand and lunges in to try his luck again, only for Fury to also fail with a counter.
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      Big right for Jake goes swinging in but Fury responds well with a combination to take the round.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury finally sharing the ringCredit: Getty
      Round 2
      Fury gets behind his jab early, really rocking Paul’s head back and stopping him in his tracks.
      Paul lands a sharp left but is driven back by a combo by Fury, who is in the ascendancy.
      The YouTube star isn’t far off with his overhand right but Fury’s jab is the difference.
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      Jake Paul on the end of a Tommy Fury jabCredit: Getty
      Round 3
      Lively exchange on the inside and this time it’s Paul’s jab Jake that snaps Fury’s head back.
      Another good jab lands for Paul and a right hand also connects.
      Best round for the American, who was trailing in the opening two.
      Tommy Fury’s head snapped back with a jabCredit: Getty
      Round 4
      Big combinations for Fury has Paul covering up.
      Counter right lands for Fury, who is winning exchanges.
      Paul lunges in a bit desperately, but Fury spins him well although he take a left hook for his troubles.
      Jake Paul lands a left on Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Round 5
      Paul lands a big right over top but Fury comes right back.
      First controversy of the fight as Paul has a point TAKEN OFF for shots on the back of the head.
      Paul comes back with a big right hand as Fury sits on the ropes, but he takes one in response.
      The pair trade shotsCredit: Reuters
      Round 6
      Three punch combo for Paul as he comes out quickly.
      Fury’s head is rocked by a jab but he comes back with a lovely right uppercut.
      Paul is forced to cover up as Fury lands a body shot but for some reason has a point also taken for holding. Evening it up.
      Big left jab lands for Tommy FuryCredit: AP
      Round 7
      Paul comes out fast with a jab as Fury lands a sneaky left uppercut.
      It gets a bit scrappy on the inside as they tire, both land with big right hands.
      Paul ends the round on the back foot as Fury pushes forward.
      Jake Paul lunges in with a punchCredit: Getty
      Round 8
      Fury is FLOORED with a left hand but protests that it was a slip.
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      He responds well and comes out swinging but it’s getting reckless.
      Both swing till the end to cap off a thrilling fight, which two judges gave 76-73 to Fury, with one 75-74 for Paul, who loses on a split.
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      Jake Paul reveals Tommy Fury has ALREADY agreed rematch as YouTuber lists excuses for split decision loss

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      JAKE PAUL revealed Tommy Fury has ALREADY agreed to a rematch – and believes he knows why he lost. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter tasted defeat for the first time in his seven professional bouts.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul in actionCredit: AFP
      Fury won on pointsCredit: Reuters
      Despite dropping Fury, 23, in the eighth and final round with a left hand, Paul, 26, was beaten by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      And in his immediate reaction to defeat the American pointed to illness he claimed to have suffered from during his preparation for the fight.
      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.
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      “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.”
      Both boxers had a point taken off during the celebrity grudge match, Fury for holding and Paul for back of the head shots.
      And the one and only knockdown of the bout was scored with just moments of the fight left.
      Paul believed by flooring Fury, he was deserving of the win and appeared to confirm he will exercise his rematch clause.
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      He said: “All respect to Tommy he won, don’t judge me by my wins judge me by my losses, I’ll come back.
      “I think we deserve a rematch, it was a good fight, a close fight. I don’t know if I agree with the judges, I got a 10-8 round twice.
      “It is what it is, this is boxing and look, I’ve already won in life, man. I’ve already won. I’m a winner in every single way.
      “I have an amazing family, amazing friends, amazing work ethic. I’ve made it further than I ever thought I would and beyond.
      “This is definitely a humbling experience, I’ll take it on the chin and get back in the gym and run it back.
      “I thought we put on an amazing show for the fans.”
      In the post-fight press conference, Paul revealed Fury agreed to a rematch when the two got patched up together.
      He said: “I just spoke to Tommy in the medical room and he said ‘yeah, let’s go. let’s do it again’.”
      Jake Paul was beaten on points by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Tommy Fury celebrates his winCredit: Reuters More