The stage awaits as the world of boxing and fans prepare to witness one of the most dramatic pugilistic events yet. YouTuber turned boxing sensation, Jake Paul will finally have his long-yearned fight against longtime nemesis, Tommy Fury. While there is no denying that the hype for this fight has the boxing fraternity at the edge of their seats. The news that a WBC belt awaits the victor has further upped the ante. Meanwhile, it was also reported that there was a new set of guidelines for this fight.
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The Paul vs Fury showdown will take place at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia, on February 26, 2023.
WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman, had previously opened up about giving Paul a belt. Talking about the same, he said, “Jake Paul has been close to the WBC for several years. Starting with the first event promoted in the UK. Jake has dedication and respect to the sport. And the WBC will not tolerate discrimination against anyone. He deserves the opportunities that any other boxer has.”
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury will have WBC open scoring tonight with both teams informed of the judges' scorecards after round four (halfway through the fight). WBC also have VAR to review any contentious refereeing decisions on video if needed.
It was recently reported that the fight will have WBC open scoring.
Notably, this means that both teams would be informed of the judges’ scorecards halfway through the fight. Moreover, Video Assistant Referees will also be present to prevent dodgy refereeing decisions.
Fans open up about the guidelines for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
Boxing fans were intrigued to see this new set of guidelines by WBC. In fact, a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts.
What is this nonsense
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury will have WBC open scoring tonight with both teams informed of the judges' scorecards after round four (halfway through the fight). WBC also have VAR to review any contentious refereeing decisions on video if needed.
A user, @LukeByron, wasted no time in pointing out the ‘nonsense’.
😭😭 can’t escape the VAR
Despite what a farce this is, this is actually a really positive thing hopefully see more of this 🤞
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury will have WBC open scoring tonight with both teams informed of the judges' scorecards after round four (halfway through the fight). WBC also have VAR to review any contentious refereeing decisions on video if needed.
Meanwhile, a lot of users were happy with the introduction of VAR. And also mentioned that it is a ‘positive thing’.
This should be adopted in every fight !! Maybe not letting fighters know as that could change things but let VAR be there for any dodgy decision making
That’s actually brilliant. That needs to be in every world title fight in boxing.
Similarly, many fans felt that VAR should be a part of world title fights.
I hope it’s not gonna be fixed 😂
However, a few fans were doubtful if VAR would help in a ‘fixed’ fight.
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