The long-awaited matchup between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury has finally arrived, and sportsbooks around the world are taking action on the fight that will take place in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Fans and punters are placing their usual bets, but there was a bet placed by a family member of one of the wrestlers that has made headlines. Tyson Fury, the two-time heavyweight champion and Tommy’s half-brother, has apparently put a lot of money into his brother.
In an interview with iFL TV, Tyson explained the trust he has in his brother and the fact that he bet £100,000 on Fury’s name to beat Paul.
Tyson Fury bets big on his brother defeating Jake Paul
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Tyson also talked about the odds on his bet and the potential payout. He predicts a knockout inside distance, and that he got the line at 3 to 1, which would earn him a £300,000 payout.
“So that’s tax free, 300k. That’s not bad, right? Fury asked.
The entire Fury family has displayed unabashed confidence throughout the buildup to the fight, with the fighters’ father even agreeing to an all-or-nothing proposal put forward by Paul at the pre-fight press conference. Jake and Tommy agreed to the deal on stage, but according to Paul, there’s been silence in Fury’s camp now that it’s time to sign the contract. They are apparently having their lawyers review the documents.
What are the betting lines like for Paul vs. Fury?
Paul is the favorite to win the fight, with 61 percent of the action and 58 percent of the money coming in going to the former YouTube star. As he currently stands, he is listed as a -150 favorite. As for his counterpart, Fury’s underdog line is +130. When the betting opened, the fight was essentially a pick ’em with both sides listed at -115.
The fight itself has been a long time in the making. Fury was forced to pull out of two previously scheduled fixtures due to injuries and visa issues, but we’ll finally get our long-awaited reward on Sunday.
“I know Tommy is going to knock him out,” Tyson Fury added. “What’s a bit stupid is that I see all these pundits and professional fighters picking Jake Paul over Tommy. I’m like, ‘what the hell are these guys watching?’, because Tommy is absolutely going to fool him.”
