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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

    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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    Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury weigh in LIVE: Paul tips the scales at 183lbs while Fury’s result reads one pound heavier

    JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury met face-to-face for the final time before tomorrow’s HUGE Saudi showdown.Fury stepped on the scales first, weighing in at 184lbs before Paul’s results came in at 183lbs.
    But the drama didn’t end there as both fighters had to be stopped from lunging in at each other.
    Not long to go now until the big boxing grudge match in Saudi Arabia.

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    That’s all for now
    Thanks for joining our live blog for the Paul vs Fury weigh in.
    All the talking is now done and all that is left is the fight tomorrow night.
    You will be able to follow all the action on The Sun’s live blog that will be bringing all the updates from the ring – punch for punch.
    Fury’s dream come true
    Tommy Fury was passionate as he looked ahead to the fight in Saudi Arabia.
    He said: “You are going to see why our last name is Fury, because we are the best at fighting.
    “It has been the best experience of my life, a little kid out of Manchester, headlining in Saudi Arabia, and tomorrow night it gets all the sweeter.”
    When is the fight?
    The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time tomorrow night – Sunday, February 26.
    Credit: Getty
    What was said?
    During the face off, Paul jibed at Tommy for not “signing the contract”.
    The two rivals were literally nose-to-nose.
    While Fury hit back saying: “Your time is up, I am going to knock you the f*** out”.

    On the weight
    So Fury has come in the heavier of the two and he will be hoping to make that extra pound count.
    He let off a war cry as he was weighed.

    Fury vs Paul confirmed weights

    Tommy Fury – 184.5lbs
    Jake Paul – 183.6lbs

    Both are weighed in and ready to go tomorrow night.
    There was a flair-up on the stage after the weigh-ins as both tried to get one up on each other

    Paul has his say
    The problem child said: “That man is capping, getting all hype on stage and acting like his brother.
    “You people booing, don’t know f***.
    “I am a really f****** dawg.
    “The talk is over, it is time to figure out the truth.”

    Fury on face off
    Fury said: “His time is up. tomorrow night his time is up.
    “I am going to put this man away inside four rounds.”

    Jake Paul – 183.6lbs
    The Problem Child weighs in at 183.6lbs and appears to sshhh his competition.

    Tommy Fury – 184.5lbs
    Tommy ‘TNT’ Fury comes in at 184.5lbs and gives off a big war cry!
    Badou Jack vs Ilunga Makabu

    Badou Jack – 199.84lbs
    Ilunga Makabu – 198.5lbs

    They will be competing for the cruiserweight WBC title

    Big fight prediction
    This fight will come down to experience, and while neither fighter has much of it, Tommy has more.
    The Fighting Fury has been boxing since he was 14 or 15 years old and has the basic fundamentals that should carry him through here.
    Paul has come on leaps and bounds since his debut in 2019, but it’s going to be difficult for him to really impose himself against someone with a stiff jab and a long reach.
    If Fury gets going early and makes the middle of the ring his, hard jabs should keep Paul honest until the 23-year-old is ready to land something big.
    Fury has to be careful of Paul’s big overhand right, the one that knocked out Tyron Woodley.
    But as long as he avoids that, Fury wins this one with relative ease. Forget all the bluster.
    Prediction: Fury BEATS Paul via Round 3 TKO
    Credit: PA
    Main event fighters arrive
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have arrived ahead of their weigh-ins.
    Ronnald Martinez vs Ziyad Almaayouf

    Ronnald Martinez – 142.5lbs
    Ziyad Almaayouf – 145.6lbs

    Taryel Jafarov vs Muhsin Cason

    Taryel Jafarov – 200.5lbs
    Muhsin Cason – 199.1lbs

    Viorel Simion vs Bader Al Samreen

    Viorel Simion – 138.6lbs
    Bader Al Samreen – 138lbs

    Stewart Kellogg vs Adam Saleh

    Stewart Kellogg – 140.9lbs
    Adam Saleh – 139.6lbs

    Philip Samson vs Salman Hamda

    Philip Samson – 167.6lbs
    Salman Hamda – 176.2lbs

    Ragad Alnaimi vs Perpetual Okaidah

    Ragad Alnaimi – 131.9lbs
    Perpetual Okaidah – 125.7lbs

    Ziyad Al-Majrashi vs Phillip Quansah

    Ziyad Al-Majrashi – 131.7lbs
    Phillip Quansah – 130.1Lbs

    Shaun Porter on the magnitude of the event
    The two-time welterweight world champion said: “It is amazing to be here as a fighter.
    “This has truly been a kingdom experience.”
    Almost time
    The weigh-ins are about to start.
    After months of training, it will be interesting to see the results come in.
    How to watch Paul vs Fury
    Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
    The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
    You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Paul aiming to retire Fury
    The YouTuber turned boxer is aiming to “decapitate” Tommy Fury as he targets his biggest win in boxing to date.
    He said: “Tommy, I hope you’ve enjoyed these last few moments of your career. This is it. You’re going to be retired from boxing after this, you’re going to be disowned by your family, you’re going to go back to your mother’s maiden name.
    “There’s nothing else that can save you. It is just me and you. Mano a mano [Hand and hand]. You’re brother’s not in the ring with you, your dad’s not in the ring with you anymore, Molly’s not in the ring with you anymore, Bambi isn’t in the ring with you anymore.
    “So all of that cute motivation about having a child and fighting for her, all of that s*** goes out of the window. I’m coming to take your f***ing head off, decapitate you.
    “I’m a mean, angry person deep down and I’m going to take it all out on your f***ing face. There is nothing you could do to f***ing beat me.”
    Credit: Getty
    Full card
    Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
    Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
    Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
    Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion (8 rounds – lightweight)
    Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
    Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellog (6 rounds- super-lightweight)
    Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronnald Martinez (4 rounds – super-lightweight)
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    Jake Paul hands Tommy Fury official double-or-nothing contract with lawyers to check over documents for fight bet

    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 earned $500 for my boxing debut but now I’m on Jake Paul’s undercard and eyeing Misfits’ $1m-winning pro tournament

    MUHSIN CASON has one eye on Misfits Boxing’s $1million winner-take-all professional tournament to mark a stunning career turnaround. The cruiserweight makes his return on Sunday in Saudi Arabia against Taryel Jafarov on the undercard of Jake Paul’s grudge match with Tommy Fury. 
    Muhsin Cason will star on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard in Saudi ArabiaCredit: @themuslimboxer
    But he has also been linked with a move to Misfits, the crossover boxing promotion set up by YouTuber-turned fighter KSI. 
    KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – co-founder of Misfits – has announced a future eight-man tournament with pro fighters only.
    With the cash prize set at $1m, Cason has opened the door to a move into the crossover boxing scene. 
    He told SunSport: “Me being, I guess, an ‘influencer’ – I know that realm, but I’m also a boxer first. 

    “That’s the reason I became an influencer. I watched Jake and KSI build up their platform to the point where they made millions from their pro debut. 
    “I made $500 for my pro debut, so I’m like, ‘You know what? I need to be like them.’ So that’s the reason why I became an influencer. 
    “But yeah, I would love to be on Misfits, I like Mams Taylor, he’s a really good dude.” 
    Cason, who has over 100,000 Instagram followers, is the younger brother to heavyweight legend Hasim Rahman. 
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    And he regularly posts skits on his social media, which has seen him gain attention from fans of the YouTube boxing scene. 
    Cason has also feuded online with unbeaten boxer Idris Virgo – who starred on Love Island in 2018. 
    He said: “Misfits is entertaining, I would love to be on the card but I would love to fight a real professional on Misfits. 
    “I’ve been toying around with this punk named Idris Virgo. He’s been a real bully towards the Misfits roster. 
    “And I really don’t like it because they’re YouTube boxers, they’re not real boxers and this guy is trying to come into a scene where he knows he has an advantage.I really don’t like it.” 
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    Meet Adam Saleh, the YouTuber on Jake Paul’s undercard who shot to fame STREET FIGHTING and was set to face Patrice Evra

    ADAM SALEH is the YouTube star who stars on Jake Paul’s undercard after missing out on a fight with Patrice Evra. The vlogger from New York – with Yemeni heritage – boxes in his second professional bout on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
    Adam Saleh will feature on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard on Sunday
    Saleh shot to fame street fighting
    He crossed over from influencer boxing last September and drew against Landon McBroom after giving away a STONE in weight.
    Saleh faces California’s Stuart Kellogg – nicknamed Evil Hero – at light-welterweight on the night of Paul’s grudge match with Tommy Fury.
    His relationship with manager Amer Abdallah – now the head of boxing in Saudi – and fanbase in region saw his afforded the pay-per-view spot.
    Saleh told SunSport: “My main viewer base in the Middle East is in Saudi Arabia, so it made a lot of sense. 
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    “Yeah, I’m an influencer but I feel like I’m the best influencer boxer out there.” 
    Saleh, 29, shot to fame for a viral dance which made it onto Ellen DeGeneres’ chat show.
    And he did so with an amateur boxing background, having had 14 unbeaten bouts.
    But another popular video of his – this time a STREET FIGHT with boxing gloves – landed him in hot water.
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    It saw his amateur boxing licence stripped but at the cost of millions of online hits.
    Saleh said: “It was a random video, I was filming something else for my YouTube channel and I saw someone boxing in the street in New York square. 
    “He was challenging people and I thought, ‘Let me go down there and box him.’ I ended up knocking him down twice. 
    “I boxed someone else after and it got over 20million views on YouTube. This was before KSI and Logan Paul started boxing. 
    “The video just blew up and then I made another one and it continued. I’ve always been a fighter at heart.” 
    Saleh, 29, was the shock name Manchester United legend Evra, 41, agreed to fight in April of last year.
    But the whole show was axed at the last minute – leaving the bout facing the KO forever.
    Saleh said: “I spoke with Evra’s team and I don’t know, I think they’re waiting for the right event.
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    “I’d love to fight Patrice Evra, I think it’s a great fight. I feel like he got scared and backed out. 
    “But I would love to fight Patrice, he’s definitely on my hitlist. We can’t just announce a fight and not make it happen.”
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    Saleh was set to fight Patrice Evra before the ex-Man Utd star pulled outCredit: Instagram @adamsaleh
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    ‘This guy can’t live with you’ – Tommy Fury says brother Tyson told him he can drink TEN PINTS and still beat Jake Paul

    TYSON FURY is confident that little brother Tommy will easily see off boxing rival Jake Paul.Tommy, 23, is taking on the YouTube star-turned-boxer on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, with the fight worth millions for both fighters.
    Tommy Fury says brother Tyson is confident in him ahead of Sunday’s fight with Jake PaulCredit: AFP
    Tyson says brother Tommy could drink TEN PINTS the night before and still beat PaulCredit: PA
    The pressure is on Tommy, who’s carrying the Fury name, to beat paulCredit: AFP
    The pressure is on Tommy, who’s carrying the Fury name.
    And WBC heavyweight champion Tyson reckons his little brother will do him proud.
    In fant, the Gypsy King believes Tommy could drink TEN PINTS and still beat Paul.
    Tommy revealed to BT Sport: “I had a chat with Tyson a few weeks ago.

    “And he said to me on the phone, ‘There is no way this guy can live with you.’
    “And he’s seen me box in the gym. He’s seen my fights, everything.
    “He said, ‘I’m the heavyweight champion of the world. What I don’t know about boxing isn’t worth knowing. This guy can’t live with you.’
    “He actually said I could go and have ten pints of beer the night before and still beat him.”
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    Tommy has accepted a risky bet from Paul on the outcome of their fight.
    The American has offered to pay Fury double if he wins their fight, but if the Brit loses, then he will not get a penny.
    The offer was made when they came face-to-face in the Middle East in front of the media – who almost got to witness the two bitter rivals scrapping before any bell.
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    Tommy Fury slams ‘comedian’ Jake Paul for custom-made belt but will give rival ‘a good hiding twice’ amid rematch clause

    TOMMY FURY refused to rule out a rematch with “comedian” Jake Paul – eyeing the chance to give his rival “a good hiding twice”. Fury is set to finally fight Paul following two previous postponements, due to injury and US visa issues. 
    Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with Jake PaulCredit: @toprank
    Jake Paul holding his Most Valuable boxer beltCredit: @jakepaul
    The pair have rescheduled their celebrity grudge match for Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
    Paul, 26, has a rematch clause included in his contract, meaning he has the right to fight again if he loses. 
    Fury, 23, told SunSport: “At the end of the day, we go to February 26th and then we can deal with whatever comes after that. 
    “But, if Jake Paul wants a good hiding twice, I’ll happily give it to him.”
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    The stakes in Saudi were raised after the WBC revealed the winner will earn a world ranking.
    If the victor emerges with a top 15 rating, they are eligible to contest for a title.
    Paul has been bullish in achieving his lofty goals of becoming a champion and even crowned himself the Most Valuable boxer.
    The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter has a multicoloured belt in honour of himself, something Fury has no desire of claiming.
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    He told SunSport: “I’ll chuck it on the floor or chuck it in the bin, one of the two. 
    “I don’t want that, it looks like a ten-year-old’s put it together and given it to him as a ‘love you’ present. 
    “Let him carry that around thinking it’s a WBC strap, but we all know what he is. Jake Paul is a comedian.” 
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    Inside Jake Paul’s inner circle from WWE star brother Logan, celebrity parents and even a BREATHING coach

    JAKE PAUL is so diligent in his training preparations that he even has a BREATHING coach in his entourage. Behind every great champion is an even greater team – and although Paul is some way of that – he still leaves no stone unturned.
    Jake Paul with his boxing team
    The YouTuber-turned boxer returns on Sunday in Saudi Arabia against rival Tommy Fury in an anticipated grudge match.
    Ahead of the fight, SunSport runs down the familiar faces in Paul’s camp, from trainers to family members.
    Logan Paul
    Perhaps the most recognisable name is older brother Logan, also a YouTube, boxing and now WWE star.
    Jake and Logan are inseparable but do have different training teams, although they are always supporting each other.
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    Despite the close bond, the brothers still refuse to rule out one day fighting each other in an unprecedented bout.
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    Logan Paul pictured with brother JakeCredit: @loganpaul
    Greg Paul
    Dad Greg is possibly to thank for the success of Jake, 26, and Logan, 27, having ingrained a tireless work ethic into them.
    He is also always there on fight night, cheering on his boys.
    Greg has even been caught in the crosshairs of Jake’s feuds, most recently with ex-UFC fighter Nate Diaz, 37.
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    Logan Paul with brother Jake and dad GregCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Pam Stepnick
    Mum Pam – who is split from Greg – is definitely Jake and Logan’s No1 fan.
    And she even braves a ringside seat to watch her lads in action.
    Pam, like Greg, has been at every one of their fights and Sunday against Fury, 23, is no different.
    Mum Pam with her youngest Jake
    BJ Flores
    Ex-cruiserweight world title challenger Flores has coached Jake for all of his sixth professional fights.
    He has overseen his development from the get go, training everywhere from America, Puerto Rico and Dubai.
    Flores in late 2021 brought on his ex-cornerman Danny Smith to co-train Jake.
    BJ Flores pictured with Jake Paul
    Danny Smith
    Smith came on board after Jake beat ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, on points in August 2021.
    And for their rematch four months on, Woodley was knocked out with the improvements there for all to see.
    Smith is often seen holding the pads for Jake, while Flores keeps a keen eye watching on.
    Jake Paul training with coach Danny SmithCredit: @jakepaul
    J’Leon Love
    Love was once a super-middleweight contender, mentored by the legendary Floyd Mayweather.
    But he also joined Jake at the start of his boxing journey and has not fought himself since 2021.
    Love is an assistant coach within the team, helping to strategise and game plan.
    J’Leon Love with Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul
    Lukis Mac
    Mac is Jake’s breathing coach.
    He has also been there from the beginning, helping compose the prankster-gone-prizefighter in the ring.
    Before every fight, Jake and Mac will meditate in the win and visualise a win, going six for six so far.
    Breathing coach Lukis Mac with Jake Paul
    Marcos Guerrero
    The unsung hero of the squad is Guerrero, who essentially helps run Jake’s hectic life.
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    He started out as his assistant but has now transformed into chief operating officer in the Jake Paul business.
    Guerrero helps co-ordinate Jake’s schedule, which consists of anything from boxing, to business and content creating.
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