The long-awaited boxing conflict between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury has been confirmed for February 26 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
After two cancelled bouts beforehand, the showdown between YouTube sensation Jake Paul and half-brother of boxing heavyweight champion Tyson, Tommy Fury will formally happen subsequent month.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury Lastly Verify Blockbuster Combat
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Fury pulled out of an unique settlement to combat in Florida in late 2021 resulting from damage and sickness, a lot to the frustration of his opponent.
Tyron Woodley stepped in and was knocked out by Paul earlier than one other settlement to combat was signed in August 2022 and scheduled to happen in New York.
When it got here time to combat nonetheless, the Englishman was denied entry into america with visa points as his ESTA was unsuccessful with Homeland Safety.
Paul continued a formidable run of kind by overcoming UFC legend Anderson Silva earlier than rumours started to flow into concerning a 3rd try and arrange a conflict with Fury – this time with the backing of the Saudis.
As he introduced the combat on social media, Paul mentioned:
“Child’s born. Cash’s huge. Immigration no concern.
“Tyson guarantees he and papa will make Tommy retire from boxing and alter his final title if he can’t beat the YouTuber.
“Tomorrow I’m coming to London to have a look at all three Furys within the eye and shake on that promise.”