The famous YouTuber will fight again and will face a professional boxer for the first time.
Come on Paul brothers have made waves by venturing into contact sports and teaming up with legends like Tyron Woodley or Floyd Mayweather. However, one of the main criticisms was that they fought retired fighters in their discipline. Now the minor jake paul, will meet an active person for the first time in boxing. Add to that his foray into mixed martial arts production company PFL.
Who is Jake Paul’s rival?
The first active boxer Jake Paul faces is Tommy Fury, the younger brother of Tyson Fury, who is the WBC Heavyweight Champion and currently ranks second best pound for pound. Tommy is an undefeated boxer with eight wins, half of them by KO. However, due to his young age, he was unable to put up a fight that catapulted his career beyond the “Gypsy King” family. He also took part in the reality show “La isla del amor”, where he met his current partner.
Why was this fight canceled 2 times?
The first time this competition should take place on December 18, 2021; However, the boxer contracted a bacterial infection and fractured a rib, which is why he was unable to appear on the occasion. He was succeeded by former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. The clash was postponed to August 6 in the United States, but Tommy Fury was denied a visa. According to Jake Paul, it was just an excuse for the Brit as it was the second time he had pulled out.
“MVP (the production company) did everything they could to help him and his team. He wasn’t interested and literally hid himself. This is the second time he has backed down from a new opponent at short notice,” added the controversial Youtuber.
When and where can the fight be seen?
The fight is transparent Star+ and ESPNwho owns the rights. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. (Peruvian time) and will have nine fights, the co-stars of which will be for the WBC cruiserweight title and the expected confrontation between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. It takes place at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia, which has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.