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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 12: Jake Paul answers questions from the media during a press conference at Madison Square Garden on July 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 12: Jake Paul answers questions from the media during a press conference at Madison Square Garden on July 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
There is one matchup that both the boxing fraternity and social media users are equally anticipating. The showdown between YouTuber turned boxing sensation, Jake Paul, and his longtime nemesis, Tommy Fury. The fight was initially scheduled to happen in both 2021 and 2022, but the fight did not materialize due to Fury facing a myriad of issues. However, it can be said that Fury’s latest post has instilled hope in Paul of the fight finally taking place. Moreover, Paul took to social media to announce his excitement.
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 30: Jake Paul in the ring prior to the Katie Taylor of Ireland(not pictured) and Amanda Serrano of Puerto Rico(not pictured) fight for the Undisputed World Lightweight Championship on April 30, 2022 at Madison Square Garden In New York, New York. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Paul was initially unsure of the fight potentially taking place. He even addressed it after the presser of his fight against Anderson Silva, saying, “I’m still skeptical about it. My brother tells me every day. And my dad calls me every day damn near and is like, ‘Don’t give that f*cker another chance. So I don’t know. We might not.”
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Jake Paul reacts to Tommy Fury flying to Saudi Arabia today ahead of their fight on Feb 26th… pic.twitter.com/HjUWj8rXrw
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 15, 2023
Fury recently posted a picture on Instagram revealing that he is heading to Saudi Arabia. And nobody was more excited than his upcoming opponent, Paul. In fact, he even reshared it as a story and mentioned that he was happy that Fury was going to show up.
Fans react to the statement by Jake Paul
It can be said that fans were intrigued by the prospect of the fight finally taking place. In fact, they took to social media to share their thoughts on Paul’s statement.
Jake will use that as an excuse when he loses. He will say he never believed Tommy was going to show up etc etc.
— Fire Skull 🔥💀 (@FireSkull2023) February 15, 2023
Jake Paul is suddenly realising what’s going to happen but Tommy fury needs a KO!
— James Becker. (@JamesBecker1999) February 15, 2023
He'll finally show up
— Ciaran Flaherty (@CiaranFlaherty8) February 15, 2023
A few fans felt that Paul might be intimidated by Fury showing up. Moreover, they mentioned that Paul might use it as an excuse when he loses.
Gonna twist his ankle on the way to the ring
— … (@Jbfrom3rd) February 15, 2023
Meanwhile, many fans stated that Fury might come up with a plan to halt the fight.
Just want to get this over with so we don’t have to see many more boring shit about it
— Olly Liversidge (@O_Liversidge) February 15, 2023
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However, some fans wanted to get the fight over with. It can be said that this might have been because fans have been anticipating the fight for a very long time. And the multiple cancelations further messed with their anticipation.
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What are your thoughts on Fury showing up? Let us know in the comments below.
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