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Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE: Stream, results and latest fight updates

Follow reaction after YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was beaten by Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy in Saudi Arabia

Alex Pattle
Combat Sports Correspondent
Sunday 26 February 2023 19:02 EST
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Tommy Fury shoves Jake Paul after going nose-to-nose at weigh-in ahead of Riyadh fight

Follow live reaction after Jake Paul lost to rival Tommy Fury in an exhibition boxing match in Saudi Arabia this evening.

A close contest over eight rounds went to the judges’ scorecards and Fury won two of the three, with Paul taking the other verdict, giving the Briton a split decision victory.

The build-up to this bout was heated, with Paul leaking the news of the birth of Fury’s baby Bambi before the 23-year-old and his partner Molly-Mae Hague could make an announcement, while both fighters promised a knockout win. It all came to a head this week when Fury shoved Paul at a tense weigh-in, and the men settled their rivalry in Diriyah tonight.

Paul vowed to enact his rematch clause after the fight, and Fury said he was ready to do it all again too.

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

Round 1

Fury misses with a series of early jabs, then clinches Paul against the ropes after trying for a hard right hook.

Paul jabs to the body after they separate. Again the fighters clinch. Paul leans on the Briton against the ropes. The referee separates them again and warns the fighters.

Fury lands a jab amid a triple-effort. He misses witth a left hook then grabs the American again. “Tommy” is the chant from the crowd.

Paul lunges in with a right cross to the body, but Fury is just out of range. Good hooks to the body from Fury. Paul backs up Fury, who comes back with some feints to deter the 26-year-old.

Fury misses with a right cross as Paul leans away. Sharp jab from Fury as he’s backed up to the ropes.

He then connects with a clean left hook just before the bell! Fury’s round.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:35

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

AND WE’RE UNDER WAY – AT LONG LAST!

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:31

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

This contest is set to take place at cruiserweight.

Fury (8-0, 4 KOs) weighed in at 184lbs.

Paul (6-0, 4 KOs) weighed in at 183.6lbs.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:30

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

Paul vs Fury is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds.

If the fight reaches the end of the fourth round, the fighters’ teams will be informed of the judges’ scores up to that point.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:27

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

The national anthems have been played. The fight is moments away.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:26

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

Paul is 6ft 1in tall, with a 76-inch reach.

Fury is 6ft tall, with a 74-inch reach.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:25

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

Jake Paul’s older brother, Logan, hands out his new Prime energy drinks to members of the crowd.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:24

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

It must be said, Jake Paul looks a bit more nervous than Tommy Fury...

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:21

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

Now here he comes! Jake Paul makes the walk.

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:20

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury LIVE

Jake Paul makes Tommy Fury wait...

Alex Pattle26 February 2023 22:20

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