Tommy Fury emerged on top as Jake Paul suffered the first loss of his professional boxing career, losing to Tommy Fury via split decision in Saudi Arabia. The loss marked the first setback in Jake Paul’s career who will likely practice his rematch clause.
The official @CompuBox stats for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury 🔢#PaulFury #TruthAtDiriyah #TalkIsOver 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/pKRzTkqto3
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) February 26, 2023
The intent was clear from the very start. Tommy Fury came in guns blazing at Jake Paul and for the first time in his short boxing career that has seen him fight former mixed martial artists, Paul looked overwhelmed by Fury’s constant pressure and aggressive approach. As it turned out, Tommy proved to be a tad bit better than Jake Paul on the night of the fight, edging past the YouTuber-turned-professional boxer with a split decision.
Tommy Fury wins against Jake Paul by split decision #PaulFury
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) February 26, 2023
With the victory, Tommy Fury extended his winning streak to 9-0. Meanwhile, Jake Paul lost the 0 in front of his name, losing his first bout in seven professional outings.
Will there be Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul 2?
In an interesting scenario, there was no rematch clause had Tommy Fury lost. However, there was one for Jake Paul and the Problem Child confirmed in the post-fight interview that he will excise the rematch clause.
“100% let’s run it back.” Jake Paul said after the fight.
It was an exciting match-up between Paul and Fury who delivered every bit of what they promised in the lead-up to the fight. While Fury may have gotten his hands raised, but many fingers pointed at Jake Paul to get his hands raised after the 8th-round knockdown. However, as it turned out, Tommy Fury got the nod on the judges’ scorecards.
Jake Paul doesn’t agree with the decision and wants to run it back. He has a rematch clause. #PaulFurypic.twitter.com/dRfvgwYpI3
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) February 26, 2023
Needless to say, Jake Paul’s stock has only gone higher from the loss considering the impeccable display of grit and determination he showed against a much more experienced boxer in the form of Tommy Fury.