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'I would love to avenge the loss': Jake Paul eyes revenge as Tommy Fury hints at rematch within a year

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (via Getty Images) Jake Paul is still committed to avenging his sole career loss, and Tommy Fury has just added further fuel to the frenzy by announcing that a lucrative rematch may be on the cards in the next 12 months. The longstanding animosity between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the undefeated British boxer is back in the limelight, with both teams making new remarks regarding facing each other for a second time. Tommy Fury confident about inevitable Jake Paul rematch as tensions continue to escalate Tommy Fury, who beat Jake Paul last year in a highly competitive bout, says a rematch is not only possible but is coming soon. The 26-year-old British boxer guested on Eddie Hall's The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast and claimed that a rematch is "always going to be there" due to the unfinished business and huge public appetite surrounding their feud. The two first met in February 2023 in Saudi Arabia, with Tommy Fury winning through split decision. The highly dramatic and hyped fight concluded with Jake Paul suffering his first career loss—a move he has categorically stated he "1000 percent" wishes to overturn. Despite rumors earlier this year that Tommy Fury rejected several offers—including a rumored $6 million offer to fight Jake Paul on Netflix—Fury now claims to be willing to do the rematch, but only on his terms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo "There is just no way because I know what I am capable of. And when I fought him the first time, that was not 60 percent of what I am capable of. I think that fight will happen in the next 12 months. I will be ready for that fight. And if he wants to try and change what happened the last time, he can try, but it ain't going to work," Fury said. Jake Paul, for his part, isn't denying the possibility either. While preparing for his return to the ring this weekend against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Paul acknowledged his interest: 'I would love to avenge the loss 1000 percent, but there are 15 people with massive names waiting to fight me, and also the goal is to become world champion. I won Knockout of the year, most fight, most watched fight ever. The only thing left to do in the sport is to become world champion. ' Paul also claimed Tommy Fury had 'outpriced himself' and said, 'I'm the only thing that Tommy has. I don't need Tommy." "Jake might have been more active than I recently, but you can't get better fighting 60-year-old men. I do not care who you are. At 60, you are not who you were. For him (Paul) to get better, he needs fights like he had with me. And I know if I fought him now, I would do the same thing to him. He has got the L. I am not chasing the fight. The only fight that matters is me. Everybody knows that. He has one loss on that record and that is to me," Fury needled, referencing Paul's previous opponent, 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Fury made a point to say that he is only seeking "big fights" anymore and confirmed that Jake Paul is still one of the top contenders on his list. "What's next for me? I think the big fights are looming. I think they are always going to be there because history is there. I am getting used to fighting again. Whatever fight comes to be honest." Also read: Jake Paul confesses early boxing career earned him financial setbacks amid recent $40 million annual income While Jake Paul prepares to return to the ring and Tommy Fury looks to fight his way into a headliner, the threat of a rematch hangs over them bigger than ever before. After their initial bout was already one of the most viewed boxing contests in recent years, a sequel is just what the sport—and its crossover audience—may be clamoring for. One thing is certain: both men have unfinished business, and the next 12 months could witness it being resolved in the ring again. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.