Tommy Fury claims he will STOP Jake Paul in a rematch

Tommy Fury has confirmed that he will be in a rematch against Jake Paul after defeating the American in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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.

Paul had insisted after the fight that he would activate the rematch clause in the contract they signed, something echoed by Tommy’s father and trainer John Fury.

‘Jake Paul put up a good fight,’ he had told her. Wrestling Hub TV. ‘It was a good fight for the fans. It was a good crash in the desert. Let’s hope there are more big fights in Saudi Arabia.’

Tommy Fury has confirmed that he will participate in a rematch against YouTube star Jake Paul

The pair fought in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, when Fury emerged victorious via split decision.

Jake Paul does his part. He was under a lot of pressure. What a heart the boy showed under the pressure of duress.

“I think the referee did a good job. He did well to take points from both of them.

The 58-year-old continued: ‘Jake Paul is a very good, strong guy. He comes from awkward angles. I told Tommy, “Listen, he can turn into a dogfight. We’re ready for that.”

And, fury, speaking on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, he revealed that he would be participating in a rematch and explained how he believed he would perform even better in a second fight.

He said: ‘The rematch is something I definitely want. 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.

The Brit leaned in to do even better and stop his opponent when the rematch takes place.

Fury, 23, also dedicated the victory to his partner Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter, Bambi.

“But now I’ve been in the ring with him once I know what to expect.”

Fury also dedicated the win to his partner Molly-Mae Hague and their newborn daughter Bambi and praised the reality show Love Island, something he was a part of in 2019 when he met Hague.

He said: ‘Without Love Island and that show, none of this would have been possible. He gave me Molly and he gave me Bambi.

‘Without that, we probably wouldn’t have been here. It definitely works and it was a great experience and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.’