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
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.”
John Fury’s Message For Jake Paul
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