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YouTube sensation Jake Paul has had a love-hate relationship with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Although Fury, was initially critical of the YouTuber, mainly due to his rivalry with Tommy Fury, he has since gone on to praise Paul on multiple occasions.

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Moreover, he was not hesitant to pick ‘The Problem Child’ after he was pitted against fellow YouTube boxer KSI. In an interview ahead of his match against Derek Chisora, ‘The Gypsy King’ was asked who he would choose in a hypothetical fight between the two YouTubers.  Fury was not hesitant to pick Paul even predicting that the 6-0 boxer would get a knockout over his rival.

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Jake Paul, all day every day. I just think he knocks him out cold,” said Fury

However, Paul might have turned the tables on Fury as he came back with a reply which should have been expected. He took to Instagram and posted a story claiming that he could give the heavyweight champion the same treatment as KSI. He stated that although Fury was his friend, he would knock him out as well.

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Tyson I love you BFF but I’d do the same to you” he wrote in his story.

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These are certainly some bold claims by Paul, who is just starting to make his way in the sport. However, despite his confidence, he would certainly not have a pleasant time in the ring with one of the best boxers in the world.

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Jake Paul calls out Tyson Fury after an altercation with his father

The Problem Child got into an altercation with John Fury, the father of Tyson during Tommy Fury’s fight against Roland Lambert. The fight was caused after Paul tried to troll Tommy during the fight, leading John to challenge him. Moreover, Tyson went on to claim that his father would knock Paul out despite being much older. However, Paul was quick to fire back at Tommy, Tyson, and even Nate Diaz calling them all out on Twitter.

Tommy Fury ducking. Tyson Fury now trying to get me to fight his dad instead? Nate Diaz ducking. I heard he’s boxing a a novice YouTuber?” wrote Paul.

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The saga between the Furys and Paul doesn’t look like it will end anytime soon. Moreover, with tensions rising between him and Tommy a bout between the two rivals can finally take place after two failed attempts.

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What did you think about Paul’s message to Fury? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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