The long-awaited boxing match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is scheduled for Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia. However, tensions have already reached boiling point, and Saturday’s weigh-in turned into a tense affair where words were exchanged between the two fighters and a brawl ensued.
Paul and Fury exchange words and a push
At the weigh-in, Jake Paul took the opportunity to taunt Tommy Fury, claiming that he was afraid to sign the official contract for this boxing match. However, this claim was met with a heated response from Fury. He vowed to knock Paul out and even went so far as to call him “shit.”
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— ICBN (@ChamBoxing) February 25, 2023
The heated exchange came to an end when Fury pushed Paul away and security separated them.
It’s worth noting that while Jake Paul has gained notoriety in recent years for his boxing exploits, he is not a professional boxer. By contrast, Love Island UK runner-up Tommy Fury has been a professional boxer since 2018 and has a longer history in the sport. Despite this though, bettors at BetOnline have made Jake Paul the favorite at -150 odds, while Tommy Fury has +130 odds.
Boxer Sports Betting Odds Jake Paul -150
Tommy’s Fury +130
Also in attendance at the weigh-in was Tyson Fury, Tommy’s older brother and a world heavyweight champion in his own right. Tyson watched from the side in traditional Sheikh garb. Tyson Fury’s attendance is sure to add to the already high interest in the event.
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Who wins the mind games and the fight?
The tension between the two fighters has only added to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the fight. Fans on social media have been anxiously speculating about the outcome, with many split on who will emerge victorious.
The exchange between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the weigh-in is just the latest in a series of verbal jabs the two exchanged leading up to the fight. Furthermore, both fighters have expressed their confidence in their abilities and their willingness to knock the other out. However, as we all know, there can only be one winner.
As the fight approaches, interest in the event continues to grow. Many fight fans are now waiting to see how the two fighters will perform in the ring. Whether or not Jake Paul’s taunting at the weigh-in will give him an advantage remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: this fight promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated event for boxing fans around the world.
