The rigging of boxing fights is not something new to the sport. Even though it’s hard to tell whether a boxing match is rigged or not, one way or the other, fights are subjected to match-fixing controversies. The fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is among the most anticipated boxing matches. Both of them will be seeing each other in the ring on February, 26.

The stage in Riyadh is set, and the fans are ready to spectate a well-awaited bout with not much time left for the fight. There are rumors of the fight being rigged. A former UFC fighter took to Twitter to release a photo pointing to the fight being rigged. It is not confirmed that the fight is rigged. But some are questioning the fight’s sporting spirit and authenticity.

Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury: Rigged or not?

Former UFC star Mike Perry posted a Twitter that shocked the boxing world. The photo is a script for the upcoming bout between the two boxers. The script implies that the fight is rigged from the moment the rings walk to the post-fight drama.

Perry posted the picture with the caption “What’s happening?’ The script covers all aspects of the bout. According to the script, Jake Paul wins the bout via an eighth-round TKO. We don’t know for sure if the photo is from authentic sources or not. But this might be disheartening for the fans who have been eagerly awaiting the bout to happen.

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This is not the first time a ‘Problem Child’ fight has been subjected to such claims. He met with similar accusations of his fight being rigged ahead of his matchup with Anderson Silva. Both boxers will see each other in the ring in a few hours, and it will be interesting to see if the fight is similar to the script.

What does it mean for the fans if the fight is rigged?

Fixing fights is something that is a threat to boxing’s sporting spirit. Fans always expect a fair chance of both fighters to prevail in the fight, and when a bout is fixed, that expectation is valued as nothing. If the fight between Paul and Fury is rigged, this will point out a significant loophole in the sport, and fans will be robbed of their right to watch a fair fight.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Jake Paul (L) and Tommy Fury (R) face off prior to the Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde fight night at OVO Arena Wembley on January 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Robison/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)

But, it is still a rumor, so fans should take this with a grain of salt. The boxing world is looking forward to both these boxers exchanging jabs in the ring and waiting for the better boxer to prevail.

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