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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tommy Fury reveals Jake Paul rematch timeline as Brit sends chilling warning
Ever since their first encounter, the pair have chased an rematch - with Fury insisting a sequel could in fact happen sooner rather than later Tommy Fury is adamant that a rematch with long-time rival Jake Paul will happen within the next 12 months. After years of exchanging words online, the pair finally went head-to-head in the ring back in 2023. Despite being dropped in the final round, Fury would go on to win on points in Saudi Arabia. Ever since, the two stars have talked up a potential rematch. Back in April, Fury was accused of turning down "multiple offers" to face Paul for a second time and was at risk of completely losing the fight all together. The American's team claim Fury rejected a $6million to make the fight happen on Netflix last year. The 'Problem Child - who has not fought since defeating Mike Tyson last November - will make his boxing return this weekend against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Should the 28-year-old emerge victorious, it could set up a rematch with Fury - with the latter believing a sequel could take place within the next year or so. Sharing his thoughts on the American, 'TNT' told Eddie Hall on The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast: "Even now, people message me like 'if you fight him again, I think Jake is going to beat you.' "Ok, Jake might have been active than me 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." Regarding his future, Fury is only chasing the 'big fights,' but insists it is only a matter of time before he squares off with Paul again. "What's next for me? I think the big fights are looming. I think they are always going to be there because the history is there. I am getting used to fighting again. Whatever fight comes to be honest." When asked if he had any names in mind, Fury replied: "I think the Jake Paul fight. That is always going to be there because there is a lot of history with that fight. It makes sense for both parties. There is not a doubt in my mind where I go into the ring with Jake Paul and I think he beats me. "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 per cent of what I am capable of. I think that fight happens in the next 12 months. I will be ready for that fight. And if he wants to try and changes what happened the last time, he can try, but it ain't going to work."
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tommy Fury open to Mike Tyson fight - but only under one condition
Many were critical following Tyson's return to the ring against Paul last November - but Fury himself has opened up as to whether he would consider fighting the boxing veteran Tommy Fury admits he would face Mike Tyson in the boxing ring - but only if the price was right. Tyson - a former heavyweight world champion - retired from professional boxing back in 2005 after losing to Kevin McBride. The 58-year-old then made the return to the ring, in an exhibition setting, against Roy Jones Jr back in 2020. The pair fought to a rather uninspiring draw. However, four years later, it was announced that 'Iron' would return to the professional ring against Jake Paul. The pair were due to go head-to-head last July, but the boxing veteran withdrew from the clash after suffering an ulcer flare up on a flight. The two stars would go on to fight last November in a controversial showdown in which Paul won. Despite failing to get the knockout, the 'Problem Child' cruised to a victory on points. Many have since been quick to slam the event - despite the stunning viewing figures released by Netflix just days after the showdown. On the topic of Tyson, when asked whether he would fight the boxing veteran, Fury told Eddie Hall on The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast: "Listen, if someone is offering you £50 million, what are you going to do? Listen, everybody back home can say what they want... if someone is coming at you with £50 million, you are going to fight a 60-year-old." Tyson reportedly pocketed a guaranteed $20m (£15.8m) for his participation in the clash with Paul, while the latter took home $40m (£31.4m). While Fury is seemingly interested in a lucrative payday, it seems as if Tyson will not be making another return to boxing. Back in December, the 58-year-old decided not to return to the ring after losing to Paul following discussions with his wife. His son Amir, revealed his stepmother has stated that Mike is "done." In an interview with Seconds Out, Amir said: 'I think he's done. My stepmom, she's saying he's done and they're a team. That's husband-and-wife stuff.' Back in Janaury, Tyson made a worrying admission after stating he has not fully recovered from the Paul fight. He told the New York Post 'I feel pretty good. I don't know if I'm 100 per cent recovered, but I feel good.' Back in December, the boxing veteran admitted he couldn't remember a large chunk of the fight. "I don't remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out," he told Fox Sports Radio. "I haven't watched the fight. You know what I remember... coming back from the first round and Jake was doing some sort of bow... that's the last thing I remember." He went on to add: "I wasn't tired, I wasn't sweaty. I went to the house we were staying in, I left the house with my wife and kids, went to the after-party then went back."
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tommy Fury recalls what he really thought of Jake Paul before fight
The former Love Island star has traded verbal jibes with the YouTuber-turned-boxer over the years before finally settling their rivalry back in 2023 Tommy Fury has admitted that he did not know who Jake Paul was after he was called out by the 'Problem Child' nearly four years ago. The pair have traded barbs online over the last few years before finally settling their rivalry two years ago. At one point, the fight seemed destined to never take place. The bout was initially due to take place back in December 2021, but with just under a week until the first bell, the Brit withdrew due to an injury and a medical problem. Nearly a year later, the dust-up was rebooked. However, just weeks to go until the bout, Fury pulled out once more - this time citing visa issues which were preventing him from entering the United States. The clash was booked for a third time in 2023 and they pair finally traded leather. Despite being knocked down in the final round, Fury would go on to score a victory on points. Despite their iconic rivalry, Fury surprisingly admitted he did not know who Paul was at first - despite the American's large following on social media. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast hosted by Eddie Hall, when asked how the Paul fight came about, Fury replied: "Tyson (Fury) again. Funnily enough. I was boxing on a Frank Warren show in London during lockdown and they put me as co-main along with the main event. I boxed, I won, it was good. Then Tyson put up the ratings on Twitter... he screenshotted the ratings and he put them up and he tagged Jake Paul." In typical Paul fashion, the 28-year-old was quick to respond to Fury's post, before 'TNT' went back-and-forth in a verbal spat with the 'Problem Child' before finally settling their differences in the ring."At this time, Jake Paul was making a little bit of noise in the boxing ring and he just started," Fury continued "Obviously Tyson, being Tyson, he got on a video and went 'you think you are a boxer do you? Well, look at Tommy's ratings. Come and fight him!' I thought 'ok!' I did not even know who Jake Paul was at this stage because he was not a boxer at this point. Jake replied and he said 'oh Tommy, if you want to fight, do no get your big brother to call me out... do it yourself!' And I thought 'ok, here we go. This is where it is starting!' "Then I jumped on the internet and went 'I do not need anybody to call you out, I am right here and I am going to fight you... no problem!' And then it just escalated into a social media war. Loads of fights that should have happened didn't and it finally came off. It was a two year battle... calling each other every single day on social media, a lot of bad blood, a lot of hype around the fight and a lot of interest." Since their initial encounter, the duo have frequently exchanged jibes online in an attempt to set up a rematch. However, so far, no rematch has been confirmed. Paul triumphed over Mike Tyson in his most recent fight in November and is set to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr this weekend. A victory against the Mexican would undoubtedly fuel speculation about a second bout with the former Love Island star.
