The world of crossover combat sports is abuzz with the latest development of Jake Paul’s unexpected message to Tommy Fury in the aftermath of Fury’s victory over KSI. The fight headlined The Prime Card in Manchester and ended in a controversial unanimous decision that crowned Fury the winner.
Fury and Paul have already met inside the boxing ring, with the younger Fury brother emerging victorious over the younger Paul brother via a split decision. Additionally, Jake Paul also has a feud with KSI, who happens to be friends and business partners with his older brother, Logan Paul.
Tommy Fury claims Jake Paul congratulated him for defeating KSI
The original decision at the main event of The Prime Card was a split decision. However, the 57-57 scorecard was recently changed to 57-56 in favor of Fury after it was found that the judge made a mathematical error. KSI has already appealed the bout claiming it to be a robbery. However, Fury is adamant that he clearly won and KSI is bitter.
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Surprisingly, Jake Paul sent his congratulations to Fury. This is particularly noteworthy given their past where Fury had previously defeated Paul. Jake Paul’s message was revealed in an exclusive Daily Mail Boxing interview, where Fury said about Paul congratulating him and being cordial and inquiring about his injury.
Despite his history with KSI, Jake Paul’s gesture hints at a possible shift in their dynamic. On the other hand, Tommy Fury claims his victories over KSI and Paul put him in the driver’s seat. Thus giving him the liberty to choose his next opponent.
Tommy Fury opens to Jake Paul rematch slamming KSI’s fight appeal
KSI’s appeal against the outcome of his fight with Tommy Fury was met with a blunt dismissal from Fury. Fury was recently interviewed in Riyadh where he was present to cheer for his brother, Tyson Fury against Francis Ngannou. Tommy Fury maintains that the decision against KSI was just and critiqued the YouTuber’s tactical approach during the fight.
The topic of Jake Paul surfaced in the interview and Fury sees Paul as a tantalizing prospect. Fury sees Paul not just as a potential opponent again in the boxing ring. He suggested that their potential rematch would deliver the excitement and draw a massive audience.
Tommy Fury would go on to see his brother come very close to losing his undefeated record against Ngannou. Eventhough he is nowhere near as good as his brother, he has made substantial wealth with his involvement in the crossover boxing circuit.
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