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Jake Paul certainly knows how to play the villain on camera, but according to Tommy Fury, ‘The Problem Child’ is just as troublesome behind the scenes.
The American has been particularly vocal both during the negotiations and since the February 26 fight was officially announced, using Twitter as a platform to negotiate, and even to leak the news that Fury’s partner, Molly-Mae Hague, she had given birth to her baby. Bambi
Paul’s social media antics have been a prominent feature throughout his time in professional boxing, as he issued numerous bets and ultimatums to his previous opponents Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren, while in negotiations to fight YouTube KSI. they have been carried out mainly online.
Paul and Fury have spent many months locked in negotiations, both online and behind the scenes, having twice before he had been scheduled to fight, first in December 2021 and then in August of last year.
However, despite Fury having been forced to withdraw on both previous occasions, the Brit insists that Paul is a nightmare to work with behind closed doors.
Tommy Fury (right) has criticized “circus act” Jake Paul (left) ahead of their February 26 fight
‘The Problem Child’ is 6-0 as a professional boxer, but to date has largely fought MMA fighters
“Jake Paul, he is what he is, he’s a circus act,” Fury told Sportsmail, when asked what it’s been like working with the American behind the scenes.
“His whole personality, the way he handles things, the way he tries to negotiate is quite a circus act, to be honest.
I’m glad we got through it all. I have a great team behind me, I think more of a professional team, and I think that’s why we got through it.
For Fury, the fight now cannot come sooner. The Brit is once again home with his partner and his newborn daughter, having left briefly to focus on her training, and will fly to Saudi Arabia on Thursday before what will undoubtedly be a week. eventful.
Joining him, Fury confirmed to Sportsmail, will be his head coach, and his father, John, along with his brother Tyson. Both family members, Fury says, will be in his corner on fight night.
It’s a daunting prospect for Paul, who will be fighting a professional boxer for the first time. And Fury (8-0) insists that his opponent is already feeling the pressure.
“I think Jake is already intimidated,” he said. ‘Every news I see about him, he’s very white, he’s very pale in the face, he looks like he’s been struggling to sleep.
‘He doesn’t look confident to me. I’ve been in this game a long time, my whole family has, and we know the signs when we see them. I’ll let Jake have the sleepless nights.
Paul (left) faced John Fury (right) during Tommy’s exhibition fight in Dubai in November.
Tyson Fury (left) and his father John are ready to be in Tommy’s corner for the fight.
And Fury believes that Paul is already feeling the pressure when he faces his first professional fighter.
Fury, who says he’s not burdened by any pressure, having watched and taken notes as his brother beat Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder, insists there’s no chance Paul could emerge victorious.
“This fight will not go to points,” he said. ‘There’s no way Jake Paul is going to hear the final bell. It can be done in one round. Every time I connect cleanly, whether to the body or head, it will go away and not recover. I am very sure of that.
‘One shot is all it takes, and all it takes, especially with people like this guy, who have never taken a good hit in their career. Jake Paul has never been hit, so what happens when he sees a blue flash? When his legs get heavy?
‘You can only get used to those pressure situations by being in them. At the end of the day, he’s a guy who has no idea what’s in store for him.’