YouTube star Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, half-brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson, finally meet in the ring.
After two failed attempts to arrange a boxing match between them, they finally met this month in Saudi Arabia.
American Paul, 26, is 6-0 as a professional boxer, having defeated former UFC champion Anderson Silva and Tyrone Woodley, among others, as this bout marks his first fight against a professional boxer.
Meanwhile, 23-year-old Fury is 8-0 and last fought the Briton on the undercard of his brother’s WBC title defense in London this past April.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fight:
What is the date of Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury and what is the start time and expected walk in the episode?
Jack Paul faces Tommy Fury on Sunday, February 26th.
The main card is scheduled to begin at 4pm BST (8am PT, 10am ET, 11am ET), with the main event and episodes of Jake Paul and Tommy Fury initially lined up for 7pm BST (11am ET). Pacific, 1 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. ET).
The unusual date, Sunday, can be linked to a busy weekend of fights and unwillingness to clash with Floyd Mayweather vs. Aaron Chalmers and KSI’s upcoming Misfits Boxing event, both of which take place on Saturday, February 25th.
Where does Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury happen?
The fight has been confirmed at Diriyah Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It’s the same place where Anthony Joshua fought Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019, which is on the outskirts of town.
How can I watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury in the UK and US?
TV info has already been agreed upon and announced, with fight fans in the UK able to watch the fight by purchasing a PPV with BT Sport Box Office. Pricing for UK fans has not been confirmed.
American fans can purchase PPV on ESPN + PPV for $49.99.
Why has Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury been canceled twice before?
The first fight was scheduled for December 2021, but Fury pulled out, citing an injury and a broken rib, prompting Paul to fight Tyrone Woodley.
The two men tried to reschedule in the US in August last year, but travel and visa issues dashed hopes of a meeting between them.
Paul is the most active fighter and has confirmed his transition to mixed martial arts with his debut in late 2023.
What are the records of Jake Paul and Tommy Fury?
Paul is 6-0 as a professional with four knockout victories. In his first professional fight, in 2020, the American stopped fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, before knocking out former NBA star Nate Robinson. Paul then knocked out former MMA champion and former UFC fighter Ben Askren in 2021, and went on to defeat teammate Tyron Woodley, the former UFC champion. In a rematch with Woodley later that year, Paul won by a knockout. Last time, in October, the 26-year-old beat UFC legend Anderson Silva after the Brazilian was knocked out.
Meanwhile, Fury is 8-0 with four wins by KO, and none of his opponents so far have a high profile. The Briton last fought in April, defeating Daniel Pocianski on points over Tyson Fury’s defense of the heavyweight title against Dillian White at London’s Wembley Stadium.
What are the odds?
pee
Victory – 8/11; by KO / TKO – 12/5; By resolution – 2/1.
fury
Triumph – 10/13; by KO / TKO – 13/5; With a resolution – 4/1.
tie
1/12
What is the prize money for Jake Paul and Tommy Fury?
for every Zion SportsPaul’s fight purse will be $3.2 million, but he’ll also take home 65 percent of the pay-per-view money, bringing his prize pool to $8.6 million — including sponsorships.
Meanwhile, Fury is expected to receive a $2 million purse and a 35% stake in PPV, which means he is expected to receive $4.5 million.
Who is on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard?
While Paul and Fury are relatively new to boxing, the undercard will feature a big fight between two veterans and champions.
Ilunga Makabu, WBC cruiserweight champion and former opponent of Tony Bellew, will fight former world heavyweight champion Badou Jack.
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