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KSI Makes Bold Statement Following Jake Paul’s Loss to Tommy Fury

Published 02/27/2023, 5:47 AM EST

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Jake Paul and Tommy Fury finally settled their scores inside the boxing ring. Both the fighters walked in undefeated and Tommy Fury, in the end, handed Jake Paul his first-ever loss in boxing. Unlike the opponents Jake Paul earlier fought, Tommy Fury was young and active. Likewise displaying his commendable knowledge of boxing and vigor of youth, Fury snatched a split decision over Jake Paul in the ring. After Fury defeated Jake Paul at Diriyah Arena, KSI, the CEO of Misfits Boxing, took to Twitter and made a bold statement in public.

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Having seen, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury perform in the ring, KSI is of the view that he can “destroy” both Paul and Fury in boxing. Taking to Twitter, KSI said, “Honestly I would destroy both Jake Paul and Tommy Fury”. Neither Paul nor Fury has responded to KSI, but his statement fired excitement at the community of boxing.

Tommy Fury conquered Jake Paul with a praiseworthy performance inside the ring

Facing Paul, Fury moved quite well in the ring. He landed a couple of clean shots on Jake Paul closing in the distance on him from time to time. In addition, Fury displayed impressive head movements and showed the ability to quickly and effectively counter, taking the advantage of opportunities. While Paul looked for that one powerful punch to end the night, Fury exhibited a praiseworthy performance by responding with combinations in the ring. Despite staying light on his feet and thoroughly active, at times, Fury however compromised his guard which often gave Paul an opportunity to score against him.

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However, Fury was able to use his reach. In the 7th round, with 1:24 on the clock, he attacked Paul with double jabs and a forceful right. But, in the 8th round with 2:43 on the clock, leaning in with his lead hand Jake Paul scored a momentary knockdown in the ring. Yet displaying impressive stamina, Fury remained furious till the end of the final round of the fight and became the first one to upset Jake Paul in the squared circle.

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What did you think about Jake Paul’s performance who made an unusual request to Conor McGregor before facing Fury? In addition, what did you think about Tommy Fury? Do you think KSI can beat both Paul and Fury, provided their performances on February 26th? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Samrat Sardar is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports and is currently a postgraduate student of English literature. A diligent journalist; he has been writing since his high school days, and possesses work experience as a commercial writer for companies such as WordsKraft among others. Samrat believes he fell in love with boxing the day he watched Vasiliy Lomachenko share the ring with Guillermo Rigondeaux.
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