Boxer-turned social media star Jake Paul finally answered calls that he faces a “real life boxer” on Sunday, fighting Tommy Fury in an eight-round cruiserweight bout. While Paul put up a solid fight, he came up short as Fury managed to escape with a split decision win.
The fight was tough, with tons of clinching and questionable tactics. That led to the referee first taking a point from Paul and later doing the same to Fury. As Fury appeared to have done the better job to have a slight advantage in the final lap, a left hand from Paul stumbled over Fury, causing him to touch the canvas for a late knockdown.
Despite the knockdown, Fury was able to close strongly and exit the tournament with a two-card decision of 76-73 going his way with a lone deviating card of 75-74 for Paul.
CBS Sports was with you all the way on Sunday, providing you with updates and analysis throughout the event.
Battle Map, Results
- Defeated Tommy Fury. Jake Paul by split decision (74-75, 76-73, 76-73)
- Badou defeated Jack. Ilunga Junior Makabu (c) via TKO from round 12
- Ziyad defeated Almaayuf. Ronald Martinez by unanimous decision (38-37, 38-37, 38-37)
- Defeated Muhsin Cason. Taryel Jafarov on first-round TKO (corner stop)
- Defeated Bader Samreen. Viorel Simion via KO in the first round
Paul vs Fury Scorecard, Live Coverage
| Paul | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 74 |
| Fury | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8th | 75 |