Jake Paul and Tommy Fury had a very interesting rivalry up until last weekend. As many of you already know, Paul had tried to fight Fury on numerous occasions. However, various factors made it impossible for the fight to actually take place. Firstly, Fury ducked the first fight due to a rib injury. Subsequently, various issues in terms of immigration made it so that Fury could not enter the United States. Finally, these two had their fight last weekend, and in the end, Tommy came out victorious.
Overall, this was a very close fight that saw Fury win by a split decision. One judge had Paul winning the fight, while Fury had the other two. Ultimately, this was all that he needed in order to get win. It was a huge victory for Fury, who needed to prove himself against Jake. There was this sense that Fury could not be taken seriously, but now that he has finally gotten past Paul, he can look ahead to bigger and better things. However, it just so happens that he may want to go up against Jake again, after all.
Jake Paul Vs. Fury
Jake Paul exchanges punches with Tommy Fury during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Mike Coppinger of ESPN is now reporting that Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are closing in on an agreement for a rematch. As it turns out, this rematch would take place in the month of July. This would give both fighters about four months’ worth of preparation. Overall, this would be a huge redemption opportunity for Paul. However, this could be a risk for Fury who could set back his entire career with a loss to Jake. The storylines truly right themselves at this point.
For many boxing fans, these fights are simply not very interesting. Although, for others, this is a good gateway to get into boxing. As long as Paul can continue to attract big pay-per-view numbers, these fights are going to keep happening, regardless of Jake’s record. Let us know what you think of a potential rematch, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.
Tommy Fury’s father, John Fury, claims that Jake Paul owes him $2 million following his son’s victory over the YouTuber in their recent fight. John explained the situation in a video shared to social media, this week. He says that the two had a gentleman’s agreement that the losing party would forfeit their earnings from the fight to the other party. John admitted that there is probably not much legal action he can take to get the money from Paul, but he insisted the loser do the right thing.
“Good morning world, Jake Paul and family,” John Fury began the video. “Back home, well rested, heads back on business. Jake, you know what I’m going to do, we had a deal mate, we had a handshake. We said we’d box for free if we got defeated.” From there, he asks him to step up and pay his bill. “Please do not come out with all the contract bullshit,” he adds. “I can hardly read and write.”
Tommy Fury’s Victory
British reality TV star Tommy Fury (C) celebrates after he won by split decision against US YouTuber Jake Paul in a boxing match held at Diriyah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 27, 2023. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)
Tommy defeated Paul by a split decision (74-75, 76-73, 76-73) back on February 26. The fight marked the first loss for Paul in his boxing career. Tommy continued his undefeated streak, advancing to 9-0. After the fight, Tommy remarked that the win solidified his place as his own fighter absent of his brother, Tyson Fury.
“For the past two years, this is all that has consumed my life. Broken rib. Denied access. Everybody thought I was running scared. Tonight, I made my own legacy. I am Tommy Fury,” Fury said at the time. “All through these past two years, I had a dream and a vision that I would win this fight. And no one believed me. Now I can stand up and everybody can take note. It’s my first main event at 23 years old. I had pressure on my shoulders, and I came through.”
The Claremont Police Department arrested boxer Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. in Los Angeles on Monday night for a charge of misdemeanor child neglect. According to records obtained by TMZ Sports, Diaz was released on Tuesday afternoon. Exact details on the allegations made against Diaz remain unclear.
Diaz’s representatives have yet to release any statement addressing the arrest. The boxer has also not mentioned it on his social media pages. In the ring, Diaz held the WBC interim lightweight title from July 2021 to December 2021 as well as the IBF super featherweight title from 2020 to February 2021. He maintains a 32-3-1 pro record.
Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. In 2021
INDIO, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Joseph Diaz Jr. takes the stage for the weigh in ahead of the IBF Super Featherweight title fight against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino February 12, 2021 in Indio, California. (Photo by Tom Hogan/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
News of Diaz’s arrest comes less than a month ahead of his scheduled fight with Mercito Gesta set for March 18. It’s supposed to be the co-main event to the Zurdo Ramirez-Gabe Rosado fight. “1 month to fight night, this week I’m going harder in the gym. I wanna thank God for continuing to allow me to do what I love. Fight night I’ll be the best version of myself. I’ve been grinding hard. Everyone will see March 18th,” he wrote on Twitter, earlier this month. He added in a follow-up, “I wanna thank all my fans that continue to believe in me and support me. March 18th I won’t let you guys down.”
Diaz isn’t the only athlete to deal with legal trouble this week. Georgia’s star defensive lineman Jalen Carter is facing charges of reckless driving and racing in conjunction with a crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member in January. Carter is widely projected to be a top-five pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. As he is in Indianapolis at the NFL scouting combine, Carter will address the charges when he returns to Georgia. He reportedly intends to turn himself in upon his return, according to Lt. Shaun Barnett of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Logan Paul is someone who wears many hats in the combat sports world. Overall, he is mostly making a name for himself as a wrestler right now. He has shown the WWE world that he is actually incredibly talented in the ring. Moreover, after a few WrestleMania appearances, he is looking like a true mainstay in the company. Even if you hate Paul and his social media persona, you can’t help but praise him for his athleticism. While he used to engage in boxing, it has become clear that his wrestling endeavors are much more authentic.
Speaking of the Pauls and boxing, Logan’s brother Jake took on Tommy Fury over the weekend. In the end, Fury came away with the victory thanks to a split decision. Although it was not Jake’s best outing, he still seems eager to get back in the ring and prove himself. Just days after the fight, Jake sat down with his brother Logan to discuss how it all went down. As one can imagine, Jake was disappointed with his performance. That said, he wants his revenge.
Logan Paul Wants Revenge
Even Logan wants to try and get some revenge. While speaking to Jake, Logan revealed that if he can’t secure the rematch against Tommy, he wants to go up against him, himself. “If you don’t [have a rematch], I’d like to handle that,” Logan said. “That was like, my first instinct, obviously.” Overall, this would definitely be an intriguing fight. However, Logan hasn’t won any of his fights. He always either loses to KSI or fights Floyd Mayweather in a non-scored exhibition. Against the likes of Tommy Fury, he could very easily get pummeled.
For now, there is no point speculating on a potential fight between these two. Jake is still licking his wounds after his most recent match, and we’re sure it will be a while before he is back in the ring. Having said that, Logan should probably just focus his energy on the WWE where he can really excel. Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
The Tommy Fury and Jake Paul fight was one of the year’s most anticipated bouts thus far. Considering we’re just about three months into 2023 doesn’t say much, but Fury and Paul have been trading insults for years. They finally settled the score in the ring with an intense exchange. Paul has moved from a YouTube star to a formidable fighter who boasted a blemish-free record before his Fury face-off. However, Tommy was determined to take the victory.
Once he triumphed over Paul, the internet—and sports industry—lit up with reactions. Several professional athletes, including NBA icon Stephen Jackson, weren’t happy to see how the public reacted. He isn’t one to mince words regarding significant moments in entertainment or politics. He took a moment to share brief commentary on Fury and Paul. “Jake gotta be payin’ all y’all,” said Jackson. “The man lost! Give Tommy Fury his love.”
Stephen Jackson Advocates For Tommy Fury
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Tommy Fury punches Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in RIYADH, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Because Paul has developed a far-reaching fanbase that goes beyond actual lovers of the sport of boxing, and timelines have been flooded with Fury hate. The British fighter had his first professional bout in 2018 and, since that time, has gone undefeated. “Everybody knew when he fought a real boxer what was gon’ happen,” said Jackson. “Bro, y’all got to stop. People that know boxing knew this was gonna happen. But y’all keep posting this man tryin’ to blow him up. ‘Oh, he still knocked two people down.’” He brought up Adrien Broner as an example.
“Y’all know what y’all did to Adrien Broner when he lost a fight? Y’all killed him! And he a real boxer! He done beat a lot of people.” Jackson mentioned Broner’s stats, including winning in varying weight classes. “Stop it, bruh. Y’all got to stop it. Y’all was killin’ my man AB when he lost the fight. This man got knocked out! Give Tommy Fury his love instead of keep posting, ‘Jake still knocked two people down.’”
Jake Paul is still living the good life with his record now forever marred. Immediately following his loss, Paul took to social media to tell the world he still made $30 million from the fight, so no tears were shed about the outcome. Check out Jackson above.
Since he was 21, Jake Paul, 26, has been relentless in proving his name in the boxing ring. Beginning his career on Vine by displaying his carefree and sociable nature, Paul quickly gained fandom. Though he spent his first years in the limelight on social media making content, Paul made the change to boxing in 2018. Now, with countless training sessions behind him, dedicated to making his physical and mental stronger, Paul has demonstrated his strength in the MMA world.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 27: Jake Paul attends a game between the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Paul spoke on his decision to make the change to boxing saying, “Showing up and working your a** off, being alert. I don’t know what else could really compare to being a professional fighter. I think it’s probably the hardest thing in the world you could possibly do. When I got the opportunity to box when I was 21, it brought back the old Jake Paul. It brought back the competitive, athletic Jake Paul. I just fell in love with it. When I won my first boxing match, it was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life.” With his head on straight, he seemed more than prepared to take on the new lifestyle.
Jake Paul’s Fame Came Well Before Boxing
Your favorite problem child, born in Cleveland, Ohio, first stepped on the scene with his hilarious and daring videos. From there, he was able to gain enough momentum to be cast in the 2016 Disney Channel comedy series, BizaardVark. The series went on for three seasons, but Paul’s growing social media accounts were what really struck the public, causing him to gain a net worth of roughly $30 million.
Paul’s life before boxing was like a scene out of the movie Project X. With his endless partying, dangerous stunts, and controversial coverage, Paul was soon to end his mischievous ways and focus more on his entrepreneurship. Though he was successful on YouTube, making $21.5 million in revenue in 2018, ranking him on Forbes as the second highest-paid YouTuber, he ended most of his online persona to focus on something that would transform his life for nothing but the better.
Paul Is A Chart-Topping Music Artist
However, before his boxing career began, Paul delved into the music industry. Already a household name, Paul was able to gain an abundance of success through his musical genius. In 2016, with efforts to create an influencer marketing company for like-minded individuals, he financed $1 million to launch the entertainment company, Team 10. With help from outside investors, his music space was able to manifest. Paul’s first single “It’s Everyday Bro,” was released in 2017 and before the year was over, it was already certified platinum and charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Releasing more music in years to come, Paul had hit after hit with songs that he and his team performed in North America. Though his flow came easy, he put the music to the side after releasing the 2020 singles “23” and “Fresh Outta London.” This time, the route of his focus was evident. He was done with the social media world and ready to begin his career as a certified MMA boxer.
Jake Paul Started His Boxing Career With Knockout Wins
Entering the boxing world in his debut match on August 25, 2018 against amateur white-collar boxer Deji Olatunji, Paul defeated his first contender in a fifth-round knockout. Jake Paul’s brother, Logan Paul was by his side to contend against KSI. Paul was soon to gain success in his professional boxing career as intended when he had his second match just a year later in 2019 against YouTuber and boxer AnEsonGib, also known as Gib. He defeated Gib in a first-round TKO at 2:18 into the match. Now Jake Paul proved his place in the professional world.
Paul at this time was 2-0. His next match was against professional basketball player Nate Robinson, 38, as a minor undercard in a Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition match where boxers do not compete for competition, but rather to showcase their skills as a boxer. Paul defeated Robinson in a second-round knockout at 1:24 minutes into the match. Displaying his muscles in the ring, he continued to stay undefeated.
Jake Paul’s revenue Began To Climb.
After his 2020 exhibition match, he faced MMA Champion Ben Askren in a highly anticipated 2021 boxing face-off. Paul won in a TKO during the first round only 1:59 minutes in. As his confidence grew, so did his finances. In 2021 Paul garnered $45 million in revenue to rank him, again, as Forbes second highest-paid YouTuber that year. Though his time was spent preparing for boxing and most of his content revolved around that same concept, he was still able to remain not only successful in his online career, but the beginning of his boxing career as well.
Paul’s antics caused his next roundup to take place. After mocking UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley on his boxing capabilities, Woodley called out the problem child. Paul accepted the offer to fight Woodley and he ended up winning, again. Though it was a split decision, Paul was still doing everything he could to make his mark as a boxer.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Jake Paul punches Tommy Fury during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Match
When his next match was supposed to be against professional boxer Tommy Fury, Woodley stepped up to face Jake Paul when Fury pulled out for medical reasons. In a rematch of Paul vs Woodley, Paul took home another boxing win in a 6th-round KO. Looking to face Fury for reasons beyond boxing ability, a feud between Paul and Fury quickly gained steam before their highly anticipated match on February 26, 2023. Though Paul would come to defeat UFC champion Anderson Silva before facing off against Fury, Paul unfortunately had his first loss in a close match against Fury, resulting in a split decision. Though Paul may have lost the fight, he is confident in his luck against Fury for a rematch in the near future — and why not, he made $30 million for his contendership.
Jake Paul’s fight against Fury essentially doubled Paul’s net worth from $30 million to $60 million. Though he is no longer undefeated in the ring, his loss seemingly has rounded him out even more as a better boxer than before. After his fight with Fury, Paul says, “I made it farther than I ever thought I would, and beyond. This is definitely a humbling experience; I’ll take it on the chin and get back in the gym and we can run it back. Because I think we put an amazing show on for the fans tonight.” With that being said, there’s definitely more of Jake Paul the cruiserweight boxer that we haven’t seen yet, and he’s ready to prove himself, just as he has always done before.
Gervonta Davis is one of the best boxers in the entire world right now. Overall, he is someone who dominates the sport and has yet to lose a single fight. Moving forward, he will take on Ryan Garcia in a match that will take place in April. Although Davis is the favorite in this fight, there is a lot of animosity here. Having said that, there is potential for Davis to get his first loss. No matter what, fans are very excited about the match as it will be a moment for Gervonta Davis to truly silence all of the doubters.
For many, Davis competes in real boxing as opposed to whatever Jake Paul just did against Tommy Fury. As we all know by now, Jake lost the fight, giving him his first professional loss. In the past, Davis and Paul have actually traded shots on social media. Overall, Davis feels as though Paul is a fake boxer and that what he does is actually detrimental to the sport as a whole. Subsequently, following Jake’s loss, Davis decided to sound off on social media with his feelings on it all.
“Crazy to people how these boxing shit work…y’all cheer for a clown after a lost but actually boxers y’all shit on em if they lose. Sport filled w d*ck riders!” Davis wrote in a now-deleted tweet. From there, Davis continued to make fun of Paul with a series of retweets. Additionally, he clapped back at a fan who had some words for him. This is where Tank wrote “You have 3 different cuts homie..a low cut..braids AND a fade I will never take you or ya words seriously!” Needless to say, Davis will not be gaining respect for Jake Paul, anytime soon.
For now, Davis should simply focus on his upcoming April fight against Garcia. This could very well end up being the biggest fight of the entire year, and fans are very pumped. Hopefully, everything will go off without a hitch, as we would hate a last-second cancelation. Let us know who you think is going to win that fight, in the comments section down below.
Davis Continues
You have 3 different cuts homie..a low cut..braids AND a fade I will never take you or ya words seriously! https://t.co/XkegnYiB6e
Jake Paul is currently in the midst of reevaluating things as he lost to none other than Tommy Fury on Sunday night. Although the fight was close, Paul ended up losing thanks to a split decision from the judges. However, there are some people out there who believe Jake won. Either way, Paul is no longer undefeated, and he will have to contemplate what he is going to do next. He clearly can’t compete for titles, which means he may just have to start fighting against YouTube stars again.
Prior to the match, Paul made an interesting bet with Tommy Fury. Essentially, if Fury won, Paul would double Fury’s earnings. However, if Paul won, then Fury would not get a single dime. It was an interesting proposition that will now see Fury getting a whole lot more cash. Despite this, it isn’t like Paul is going to the poor house over this. In fact, some may be very surprised by just how much money he will pull in from this fight. It’s actually quite impressive.
In the video above courtesy of DJ Akademiks, you can see a breakdown of just how much Jake made in the fight. Basically, Paul is coming away with $30 million. This is a whole lot of cash, and we’re sure he is more than happy with this sum. Although he lost, he can now at least sleep well at night knowing that he just brought in enough money to last him a very long time. The Pay-Per-View numbers for this fight were definitely strong, and it’s what led to his increased earnings. Whether or not he can keep up these numbers following a loss, remains to be seen.
As for Tommy Fury, his career could see a huge boost. However, he still has yet to beat someone in a truly convincing fashion. He still has a lot of work to do, and it will be up to him to improve. Unfortunately, the shadow of his brother Tyson looms very large. Let us know what you thought of the fight, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the boxing world.
Jake Paul was very confident going into his fight against Tommy Fury. Overall, Paul was convinced he would come through with a knockout in the fourth round. However, that is not how it went down. Instead, Fury won the match via split decision. It was a close fight, although it is clear that Fury won more rounds in a convincing fashion. Despite Paul’s ability to knockdown Fury in the eighth round, it wasn’t enough to ultimately get the victory. For Paul, this is the first loss of his career.
As for Tommy Fury, he will be looked at as just a bit more legitimate. He defeated someone he had evaded on two separate occasions, and now, he can seek out more seasoned fighters. When it comes to Jake Paul, no one knows what he will do next. It is clear that he still needs a ton of work before he can even think about legitimate title fights. However, he is still a young guy and there is plenty of time for him to work on his craft. As he made it clear on Twitter, he plans to come back with a vengeance.
Jake Paul Speaks
Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. Congrats to Tommy, his team and his family. Thank you to everyone that tuned in. Saudi Arabia thank you as well. I will be back.
To all my young fans, I love you. Don’t be saddened by my loss. Life is full of ups and downs. You just have to learn from your failures and come back better. Hard work, hard work, hard work. I will be back.
“Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. Congrats to Tommy, his team and his family. Thank you to everyone that tuned in. Saudi Arabia thank you as well. I will be back.” Paul wrote. “To all my young fans, I love you. Don’t be saddened by my loss. Life is full of ups and downs. You just have to learn from your failures and come back better. Hard work, hard work, hard work.” This is certainly a great message to convey. Moreover, it shows that Paul is being modest in defeat. There were fears he would take his first loss poorly, but that has not been the case.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how things go for Paul. He could definitely get in the ring with someone like KSI, who has been jonesing for a fight against Paul. Although, who knows if Paul still wants to fight YouTube personalities? Let us know who you think Jake should fight next, down in the comments below.
