A fight which has been delayed for nearly two years between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is finally set to happen.
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, the fight labelled 'The Truth' is set to take place this Sunday at 9.30pm UK Time.
The bout was originally scheduled for December 2021, but Fury pulled out citing a bacterial infection and broken rib.
The fight was rescheduled for August 2022 in the US, but this time Fury pulled out because of visa issues.
Who is Tommy Fury?
Manchester-born, Tommy Fury, 23, is the younger brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury.
He is also known for his appearance on ITV reality dating show Love Island, where he and his partner Molly-Mae Hague were the runners-up.
The pair have just welcomed their first child - a daughter named Bambi.
Who is Jake Paul?
Jake Paul, 26, is an American social media personality, turned professional boxer.
He made a name for himself on the social media platform Vine and also appeared on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark.
It has been a verbal sparring match in the lead-up to this fight.
Both Fury and Paul have said the bout won't last longer than four rounds.
In a recent interview with Pierce Morgan, Fury said: "I know I'm gonna knock him out. This fight will not go any more than four rounds.
"I know I'm gonna knock him out. This fight will not go any more than four rounds."@tommytntfury gives his prediction for his fight against @jakepaul - and comments on the speculation Jake broke the news of Molly Mae having their baby on social media before them.@piersmorgan pic.twitter.com/KlVTKyF22T
— Piers Morgan Uncensored (@PiersUncensored) February 1, 2023
"I've enjoyed the build up, it's going to get a lot more heated and I can't wait.
"But the real work starts when we get inside those ropes.
"Social media can't save Jake Paul, his mouth can't save him, it comes down to fighting and I'm a lot better than it than him."
While Paul took to social media to release a video which he captioned "Dear Tommy".
In the video he said: "Tommy, I hope you've enjoyed these last few moments of your career, this is it, you're going to be retired from boxing after this, you're going to be disowned by your family.
"You have four rounds, then you are f*****. Tommy Fury, this is it for you."
Stakes are extra high for the fight after an agreement was made at the recent press conference that the fight would be an "all or nothing" affair.
Paul said: "If you win, I'll pay you double what I'm paying you already.
"But if I win, I'm taking everything that I'm paying you. Since your so confident."
Fury originally told Paul to "sit back down" before Fury’s dad and trainer, John Fury, then shouted, "you’ve got a deal, all or nothing".
When is the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight and what time will it start in the UK?
Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul: The Truth will take place on Sunday, February 26 in Diriyah Arena (an outdoor arena) in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Ring walk for the main event is expected anytime from 9.30 pm onwards with the fight to start shortly after.
How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
The Paul vs Fury fight can be watched on BT Sports Box Office and will cost £19.95 to purchase in the UK.
Coverage of the fight will kick off at 6.30pm.
BT Sport Box Office is on Sky channel 490, BT channel 494, and in the live events section on Virgin Media.
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercards
- Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury.
- Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack – for WBC cruiserweight title.
- Bader Samreen vs Viorel Simion.
- Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov.
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs Janos Penzes.
- Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellogg.
Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul odds
Jake Paul seems to be the favourite to win the fight through most betting agents.
Paddy Power has Jake Paul at 8/11 odds, with Tommy Fury showing 11/10 and a draw 11/1.
Bet 365 shows Fury at the same odds (11/10) but has Paul at 4/5.
While Ladbrokes has the same odds for Fury and a draw as Paddy Power but has Paul at 10/11 odds.
Weather forecast for the Jake Paul v Tommy Fury fight
The fight is set to take place at Diriyah Arena, in Saudi Arabia, which is an outdoor venue, so both camps and spectators will be keeping an eye on the weather in the lead up.
Who walks away with the WBC Diriyah Champion belt? #PaulFury pic.twitter.com/JtQpwMQtFL
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) February 23, 2023
At the time of publication, the weather forecast for Sunday in Diriyah was 31 degrees, according to the Met Office website.
By fight time the temperature is still set to be around 23 degrees, with 36% humidity, and winds of 12mph.
Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul: The Truth airs on Sunday, February 26 from 6.30pm on BT Sports Box Office.
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