Jake Paul is in London and set to face-off with Tommy Fury who he is scheduled to fight on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
Paul vs Fury was a clash that seemed might never happen after being cancelled twice previously. Fury pulled out on both occasions, the first due to injury and the latter because of Visa issues getting into the US.
Fans are now hoping it will be third time lucky and that the two will make it into the ring next month.
The pair are expected to come face-to-face at some point during the Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde event at Wembley Arena. However, the first Fury that Jake bumped into wasn’t Tommy, but his half-brother, the WBC heavyweight Tyson.
‘The Gypsy King’ made it clear what’s at stake for both men in February:
“They’re both undefeated. Whoever loses is pretty much f***ed, I’d say. There’s not a lot to say. It’s like me – when you speak a lot of s**t you’ve got to back it up. I’ve been doing this for years, thirty odd times in a row. And now it’s time for the big boys to do it. I’m excited. I’m really excited for this.”
𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝑰𝑻 𝑶𝑵! 🥊
Tyson Fury and Jake Paul meet ahead of #PaulFury 🤝
📹: @MostVpromotions#Boxing#TysonFury#JakePaulpic.twitter.com/CbLe0Fr2Pz
— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) January 28, 2023
Paul was then later filmed in his full fight gear trolling his opponents picture on the official fight poster:
“It’s going to be okay, you’re going to make a lot of money. I know Molly’s going to cry, but you’re going to make a lot of money. Thank you for showing up.”
It didn’t take long for Tommy to get his own back, heading to the same fight poster to vandalise Paul’s face with a penis.
Jake Paul & Tommy Fury already getting the banter started 🤣 (via @MostVpromotions, @tommytntfury) pic.twitter.com/Qu6CjqpPNt
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunchPromo) January 28, 2023
It’s safe to say this is the start of things to come and fans can expect a wild build-up, with the American seemingly announcing the birth of Tommy and his partner, Molly Mae’s, first child before the couple had the chance.
Fury vs Paul will be broadcast on ESPN+ PPV for $49.99 in the States and on BT Sport Box Office (price TBC) for UK fans.