Jake Paul and Tommy Fury could be “set for a rematch as soon as JULY” after the former Love Island star won his first fight via split decision in Saudi Arabia last month.
- Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul via split decision when the pair fought last month
- Paul immediately called for a rematch, blaming the loss on ‘illness and injury’.
- Reports have claimed that a second fight could take place in just four months.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury could meet in a “rematch just five months after their initial fight.”
Fury won the fight via split decision, with the judges scoring the fight 76-73, 76-73, 74-75 in his favor, but he found it more difficult than he anticipated as he was knocked down and faced a deduction. of points to hold.
Paul was also deducted a point for hitting Fury in the back of the head during the fifth round with the Briton already leading 3-1, which some felt was a harsh call by referee Hector Afu.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer called for a rematch immediately after the fight, blaming the loss on “illness” and an “arm injury,” while Fury urged him to “go for it.”
Now it seems that they will get their wish sooner than expected, with ESPN report that a second fight could take place as soon as July.
Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul via split decision when the pair fought last month
Jake Paul called for a rematch immediately after the fight, blaming illness and injury for the loss.
A location for the fight has yet to be given, but Fury’s trainer and father, John, has called for another fight in Saudi Arabia.
Tommy, who originally rose to fame after appearing on Love Island, is confident that he will improve in the rematch and beat Paul by knockout, as he repeatedly promised before the first fight.
“A rematch is something I would do, it’s something I believe in. We only did 8 rounds,” he told Good Morning Britain.
I’m ready to go out and do a rematch, I owe it to myself. I believe in revenge, I will definitely stop it.
‘I’ve never been in the eight round before so you’re a little worried about what’s in your tank and how the fight will go. But now that I’ve been in the ring with him once I know what to expect.’
Despite the loss of Paul, he remains boxing’s biggest disruptor and rivals many of the top earners in the sport after just six professional fights.
John Fury, who trains his son Tommy, has called for the rematch to be held in Saudi Arabia
After the initial fight, both fighters were willing to put their differences aside to show respect for their counterparts on the night.
SportCameras caught the two talking after the fight and Fury was heard saying: ‘You’re a tough man. You’ve come a long way.
‘You started a few years ago, I started when I was six years old. I have nothing but love and respect for you brother.
Paul looked dejected when Fury spoke to him, given the devastating loss, but he still mustered a message: ‘Thank you, brother.’