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    Tommy Fury admits he RESPECTS Jake Paul for moving into boxing – but promises to ‘turn into an animal’ when they fight

    TOMMY FURY says he has respect for bitter rival Jake Paul and boxing’s other influencers – just don’t sling him in their division.The 23-year-old brother of WBC heavyweight king Tyson Fury fights his online nemesis for real on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tommy Fury (R) has admitted that he respects bitter foe Jake Paul (L)Credit: Getty
    The two stars will collide in Saudi Arabia next monthCredit: Getty
    Former Disney child star Paul, 26, has trash talked his way into the hurt business and millions of dollars, upsetting plenty of people on the way.
    But Fury – who has been swapping insults and two cancelled showdowns with Paul over the last two years – reckons their fight is strictly business.
    And he even admires the courage of Paul – and other part-time pugilists like England’s KSI – for risking their fame and fortune in the ring.
    “I have no bad blood toward influencer boxers,” Fury said.
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    “They all have the stones to get in that ring and have a go in front of a big crowd. 
    “A lot of people that hide behind keyboards say a lot of stuff and then cannot back it up. 
    “These guys are putting the training in, going out in front of big crowds and throwing down.
    “Big respect to them, I hope they all earn millions of pounds and get the life they’ve always dreamed of. I want success for everybody. There’s no jealousy or bad blood in my body.”
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    Tommy won the hearts of the nation – and Molly-Mae Hague – when he stole the show in Love Island.
    His boy-next-door charm and Hollywood looks combined perfectly with the loyalty he showed to Molly-Mae, under plenty of sultry provocation around the villa.
    Paul will definitely try to get under his skin over the next month, whether to sell BT Sport PPVs or unsettle him.
    But Fury insists his popular persona is no act and he will not act like an a***hole for love nor money.
    He explained: “Trash talk sells for him but everyone likes me for my personality.
    “I do not put on an act or a character. I am not an a***hole on camera and then a nice guy off it – or versa – I am just a nice guy.
    “I have time for everyone and I love and support everyone. I am just me, what you see is what you get.
    “You can leave a camera or a microphone on me 24 hours a day and I have nothing to hide.
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    “I think that is why the public first liked me, because I am just a regular normal guy that everyone can relate to. My persona will never change.
    “I am a nice guy but when I get into that ring I turn into an absolute animal.” More

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    Tyson Fury’s sons savage Jake Paul on live TV and refuses to take picture with Tommy’s rival

    JAKE PAUL was on the receiving end of a brutal trolling from Tyson Fury’s SONS moments before his face-off with rival Tommy.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was in London last weekend to promote his grudge match with fellow social media star Tommy.
    Jake Paul was in London last weekend to face off with rival Tommy FuryCredit: GETTY
    The YouTuber turned boxer was mocked by Tyson Fury’s son Prince Tyson IICredit: IFLTV
    Fury’s eldest son Prince John James also trolled Paul by claiming not to know who he isCredit: IFLTV
    Tyson’s sons – Prince John James and Prince Tyson II – managed to get up close and personal with Paul after their dad gatecrashed one of the American’s interviews.
    But neither of them are fans of their uncle’s upcoming opponent, with Prince Tyson II claiming the former Disney star is “s***” when asked for his opinion on him.
    Doting dad Tyson then revealed his youngest son snubbed the chance to take a picture with the social media sensation.
    Fury told iFL TV: “I told him to get a picture with him and he was like, ‘No’. Jake goes, ‘He’s a Tommy Fury fan.'”
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    Prince John James didn’t shy away when asked for his opinion on Paul.
    He replied: “I didn’t know who he was until my uncle is fighting him.”
    Paul and Tommy, 23 and 26 respectively, are less than a month away from settling their two-year-long feud in a lucrative Saudi showdown.
    The pair took part in a heated face-off before Anthony Yarde’s clash with Artur Beterbiev and had to be separated by security.
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    A fired-up Tommy roared: “Come 26th of February, this s***’s been going on too long, he’ll never box again.
    “I’m not 50, I ain’t 40, I ain’t an MMA guy.
    “I’ve been doing this my whole life and I swear to God you’re finished come 26th of February.”
    He added: “I’ve beaten better people than you when I was 14 in the amateurs. I will school you. I’m not an MMA guy.
    “I was beating people better than you when I was 14, when you was messing about on Disney Channel, so don’t come round here pretending you’re about it when you’re not.”

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    Paul replied: “He’s going to get knocked out by a Disney star, plain and simple, that’s it.
    “You’ll see, you’ll see who the real professional boxer is.
    “All these critics, all these people saying, ‘Fight a real boxer.’ Here we go.
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    “Tommy has so much to lose, his family is going to disown him when I knock him the f*** out, plain and simple, that’s it.
    “Sorry Tyson, I love you but it’s over for your brother.” More

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    Jake Paul apologises for leaking news on Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s baby and reveals he knows gender

    JAKE PAUL has apologised for leaking news of the birth of boxing rival Tommy Fury and partner Molly-Mae Hague’s baby.The YouTube star-turned-boxer, 26, will take on Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are yet to officially announce the birth of their babyCredit: instagram
    Jake Paul let it slip on Twitter that the baby has already been bornCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Ex-Disney star Paul came face-to-face with his rival on Saturday at the Wembley Arena ahead of Anthony Yarde’s thrilling clash with Arthur Beterbiev.
    Things got heated and the pair had to be pulled apart after a tense in-ring stand-off.
    But on Friday, Paul got personal when he claimed Fury’s partner Molly had given birth.
    Paul tweeted: “Tommy has no excuses now – Baby’s born.
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    “Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.”
    The couple appeared to want to wait until after the fight to announce anything and Paul has since apologised for breaking the news.
    He has, however, hinted that he knows the baby’s gender.
    Paul told Sport Bible: “Did I do that? I leaked it? Oh s***.
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    “My bad. I’m sorry, Tommy. But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone the gender or anything like that.”
    Despite apologising, it didn’t stop Paul from again repeating claims Molly-Mae had given birth.
    He said: “Yeah. It’s a bit bizarre. Two of his biggest life moments in a very short time period here.
    “I was telling my friends: I don’t know how he’s mentally going to be able to deal with that.
    “If I had a kid, I wouldn’t want to be showing up at the gym, so I think it’s going to be a distraction for him.” More

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    I feel sorry for lost puppy Tommy Fury, he’s trying to figure out life and treated like runt of family, says Jake Paul

    JAKE PAUL feels sorry for “lost puppy” Tommy Fury.The American YouTube sensation, alongside elder sibling Logan, helped kick-start the controversial celebrity boxing circuit and made a name for himself with ruthless, often X-rated trash-talk.
    Jake Paul feels sorry for ‘lost puppy’ rival Tommy FuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Tommy Fury will face off against the YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul next monthCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr sat down with Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    But, ahead of the February 26 showdown in Saudi Arabia, Paul says he pities his next opponent.
    Paul, 26, knows Fury will find it hard to leave his new baby for a fight.
    And he claims world heavyweight champion brother Tyson and overbearing father Big John are forcing him into it.
    Paul said: “I was telling my friends: I don’t know how he’s mentally going to be able to deal with that.
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    “If I had a kid, I wouldn’t want to be showing up at the gym, so I think it’s going to be a distraction for him.
    “The pressure is on. He has a lot of weight riding on his shoulders.
    “He’s like a lost puppy trying to figure his life out.”
    After Fury, 23, twice pulled out of planned bouts – with alleged injuries and immigration issues – Tyson vowed to leave his little bro in the Middle East if he loses.
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    Then dad John vowed to make Tommy ditch their proud fighting surname is he doesn’t beat Paul.
    After cheekily announcing the supposed birth of Tommy and Love Island beau Molly Mae-Hague’s baby – which the couple are still yet to confirm – Paul visited Wembley and said: “It’s a bit bizarre.
    “Two of his biggest life moments in a very short time period are happening now.
    “I can’t even imagine if my dad or brother said some s*** like that but I guess he’s always kind of been the runt.
    “I don’t hate the kid, I don’t think he’s a bad person.
    “He’s just caught up in the wrong lifestyle and doesn’t really know who he is.
    “He has this fake confidence and all that but he’s going to find out the truth on Feb 26.”
    Jake Paul says Tommy Fury has ‘fake confidence’Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The ex-Disney star is unbeaten in professional boxingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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    ‘We settle it in Saudi’ – Watch Derek Chisora’s amazing ringside video of Jake Paul’s heated face-off with Tommy Fury

    DEREK CHISORA amazingly captured the heated face-off between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fight. The pair of celebrity boxing rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury clash after their face-offCredit: https://www.instagram.com/derekwarchisora/?next=
    Tommy Fury fights Jake Paul on February 26Credit: https://www.instagram.com/derekwarchisora/?next=
    And Paul travelled to London to square up to Fury before Anthony Yarde’s light-heavyweight title loss to Artur Beterbiev.
    The two went nose-to-nose, exchanging fiery words and had to be forced apart before tempers boiled over.
    Heavyweight Chisora, 38, who is helping promoting the fight, filmed the two coming to blows and being separated.
    And he captioned the post: “The talk is over. We settle it in Saudi.”
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    Amidst the commotion, Fury, 23, said: “Come 26th of February, this s***’s been going on too long, he’ll never box again.
    “I’m not 50, I ain’t 40, I ain’t an MMA guy, I’ve been doing this my whole life and I swear to God you’re finished come 26th of February.”
    Paul, 26, hit back: “He’s fought taxi drivers, he’s got no chin, it’s all a joke. I’m ending you February 26th and you already know it.
    “You’re going to crack under pressure, you’re not built for this moment. You’re an impostor, it’s all a bravado, it’s all fake confidence.”
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    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
    The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the duo over to the Saudi desert.
    Paul has knocked out ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in his 6-0 career.
    But 8-0 Fury will be the first opponent he has faced with a recognised professional boxing record.
    He told Paul: “I’ve beaten better people than you when I was 14 in the amateurs. I will school you. I’m not an MMA guy.

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    “I was beating people better than you when I was 14, when you was messing about on Disney Channel, so don’t come round here pretending you’re about it when you’re not.”
    Fury has been warned by heavyweight champion brother Tyson to drop their famous surname and stay in the Middle East if he loses.
    And Paul jibed: “He’s going to get knocked out by a Disney star, plain and simple, that’s it.
    “You’ll see, you’ll see who the real professional boxer is. All these critics, all these people saying, ‘Fight a real boxer.’ Here we go.
    “Tommy has so much to lose, his family is going to disown him when I knock him the f*** out, plain and simple, that’s it.
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    “Sorry Tyson, I love you but it’s over for your brother.”
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    Jake Paul reveals weight and number of rounds for Tommy Fury fight and has ex-UFC star on standby in case Brit pulls out

    JAKE PAUL revealed the full conditions for his fight with Tommy Fury – and confirmed he has a backup opponent on standby. The pair of celebrity boxing rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury faced off for the first time in London on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
    And Paul, 26, travelled to London to square up to Fury, 23, before Anthony Yarde’s light-heavyweight title loss to Artur Beterbiev.
    Afterwards, the American addressed the media and confirmed they will fight over eight scheduled rounds.
    Paul has twice gone that distance, in points wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
    But Fury has only ever seen the six-round mark, in his last professional victory in April against Daniel Bocianski.
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    The two will meet in a 185lb catchweight bout, which is 2lb lighter than Paul’s last fight, against Silva.
    Fury was 181.4lb in November when he was set to face Paul Bamba, who then withdrew amid a weight disagreement.
    Paul confirmed there is a financial penalty in place should either be over the limit in the Middle East.
    He said: “There is penalties for not making weight. But Tommy’s light.
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    “I’m going to make weight, I’m a f***** professional, so I’ll be right on weight.
    “Tommy’s a little bit lighter, he’s probably like 190 right now. So he’s probably only cutting like 5lbs.”
    Paul also revealed he has a rematch clause in his contract, guaranteeing him a second fight if he loses, something Fury does not have.
    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
    The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the duo over to the Saudi desert.
    Paul remains sceptical on whether his rival will truly make it to the first bell but has come prepared in case lightening strikes for the third time.

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    He said: “We have Mike Perry on standby. Let’s go Mike Perry. He’s ready to jump in if Tommy pulls out.”
    Ex-UFC welterweight-turned bare-knuckle boxer Perry, 31, was considered as an alternative if Paul could not agree terms with Fury.
    And the YouTuber-turned pay-per-view prizefighter voiced his concerns over whether the fight will finally happen or not.
    Paul said: “A part of me definitely still doubts and it’s scary and it’s annoying and him not showing up to the face to face we were supposed to do right now, it sucks.
    “The kid’s not necessarily reliable but the money’s good man, for him.
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    “So, he would just be so dumb and I think he’s probably just tired of Molly making all the money in the relationship.
    “He’s got a kid now so he needs to help pay for some diapers.”
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    Fans question Tyson Fury’s loyalty to brother Tommy as video of him hugging Jake Paul emerges

    TYSON FURY’S loyalty to brother Tommy was questioned after a video emerged of him hugging Jake Paul. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with rival Tommy.
    Tyson Fury was spotted hugging Jake Paul on Saturday nightCredit: TikTok / @joeuk
    And the YouTuber-turned boxer was being interviewed by JOE when world heavyweight champion Tyson paid him a surprise visit.
    He looked on in shock when the Gypsy King burst through the door and faked a punch.
    But the two soon embraced after a light-hearted face off.
    Although fans claimed Tyson’s son was more loyal than he was after the little ‘un left Paul hanging after the American offered him a fist-bump.
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    One said: “Tyson’s son is more loyal than him lol.”
    Another said: “Little man is loyal to his uncle.”
    One added: “Young ‘un knows what’s up.”
    But in defence, one argued: “Tyson Fury knows it’s just business and he just talking to sell tickets.”
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    Paul, 26, and Tommy, 23, put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    It marks the THIRD time the two will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
    Tommy was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    But he hopes it really is third time lucky as his big brother warned him to leave no stone unturned in training camp.
    Tyson, 34, told Sky Sports: “He can’t just go to the ice cream parlour and not train.
    “He’s got to really focus and have the right sparring and everything. He’s got to take it really seriously.
    “He’s got to do the job when he’s in there because it’s not just the opponent. If you take the opponent out of the equation.

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    “There’s big pressure, a big stadium, top of the bill and all that sort of stuff.
    “The thrills and spills of big-time boxing sometimes get to them so it’s going to be interesting to see if Tommy can handle that pressure, which I know he can, but it’s going to be interesting to see him do it in front of the world.”
    Tommy will be the first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record that Paul has faced.
    But the American has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in his 6-0 career.
    And Tyson said: “I think he’s a decent boxer.
    “A lot of people think he’s just a YouTube person who doesn’t know how to box but I’ve actually seen him training and I’ve actually seen his fights and I think he’s decent.
    “He’s like a novice professional. He’s only had six fights so he’s exactly as good as he should be at this stage.
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    “He’s not an Olympic boxer but then again neither am I.”
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    Watch Jake Paul’s ‘life flash before his eyes’ as Tyson Fury gatecrashes interview and pretends to punch Tommy’s rival

    TYSON FURY made Jake Paul’s “life flash before his eyes” after gatecrashing his interview and pretending to punch him. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with Tyson’s brother Tommy.
    Jake Paul’s ‘life flashed before his eyes’ after Tyson Fury gatecrashed his interview
    Tyson Fury and Jake Paul embracing

    And the YouTuber-turned-boxer was being interviewed by JOE when world heavyweight champion Tyson paid him a surprise visit.
    The American looked on in shock when the Gypsy King burst through the door and faked a punch.
    But the two soon embraced after a light-hearted face off – although fans were convinced Paul feared for his life.
    One said: “You could literally see the fear.”
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    Another said: “Jake’s life flashed before his eyes.”
    One added: “His whole life flashed there.”
    Another claimed: “He was shook.”
    And even Paul agreed, as he admitted: “I really thought he was going to f***ing punch me when he came in.”
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    Paul and Tommy put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    This is now the THIRD time the two have attempted to settle their score in the ring.
    Tommy was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    But he hopes it really is third time lucky as big brother Tyson gave a blunt warning to whoever loses the celebrity boxing bout.
    He said to Paul’s face: “The two guys are putting it on. They’re both undefeated and whoever loses is pretty much f***ed, I think.
    “There’s not a lot to say. It’s like me, when you speak a lot of s*** you have to back it up and that’s it.
    “I’ve been doing these for years, 30-odd times in a row and now it’s time for the big boys to do it. I’m excited, I’m really excited.”
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury face off for the first timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More