Jake Paul, the internet celebrity-turned-boxer, put the entire boxing world on notice. He crossed over from making YouTube videos to knocking down opponents in the ring. The younger Paul went on to get a six-fight win streak in boxing. However, February 26, 2023, was a forgettable day for ‘The Problem Child.’
Paul’s undefeated streak came to an end in a surprising turn of events. This came in the form of none other than Tommy Fury, the half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Tommy was riding on an 8-fight undefeated streak. Notably, the bout took place in Saudi Arabia, far from Paul’s usual stomping grounds.
The fight was a clash of social media titans turned fighters. Paul had been riding high on a wave of victories against ex-MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. But Fury presented a unique challenge altogether. He was a professional boxer trained to outbox and outpoint his opponents.
The fight wasn’t a knockout spectacle. Instead, it was a closely contested split decision. Fury’s boxing pedigree showed as he outmaneuvered Paul for most of the fight. He crowded Paul early, using his movement to avoid the YouTuber’s powerful overhand right. Paul, to his credit, didn’t go down without a fight. He even scored a knockdown in the eighth round.
But in the end, two out of three judges favored Fury’s performance. Paul’s undefeated record was no more. He took the loss with surprising grace. It was a humbling moment for the cocky YouTuber who once hinted at fighting Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. This loss, however, added a new chapter to Paul’s boxing story.
Jake Paul’s Team Offered $20 Million to Tommy Fury for Boxing Rematch
Celebrity boxing has become a new norm in combat sports, and it never fails to entertain. There is a lot of money to be made in these types of fights. Paul is arguably the face of celebrity boxing. He was undefeated until he met Tommy in the ring. Paul, who is known for never backing down, called him out once again.
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This time, Paul’s team waved a whopping $20 million offer in Tommy’s face. They revealed that Tyson Fury’s half-brother was potentially missing out on this massive payday because he was not jumping at the chance for a rematch. And Paul wasn’t just offering a boxing rematch. He sweetened the deal with an MMA twist.
The proposal was that an MMA fight would follow a boxing rematch in the PFL cage if Paul won in the rematch. Paul’s business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, laid out the enticing path for Tommy. It could lead to nearly $20 million in guaranteed money. But Fury seemed to be playing hard to get. Paul believed Tommy’s team didn’t understand the business side of boxing. He might have a point, or maybe Fury’s not that into him.
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