UFC Legend Brands Jake Paul as “The Most Feared Man in Boxing” Amid Rumored Tommy Fury Fight

Published 06/09/2022, 1:30 PM EDT

The Youtuber turned boxing sensation Jake Paul is gearing up to find a suitable opponent for his August 13 return. The undefeated (5-0) is going to lace gloves after a long layoff. The last he fought was against former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley. It turned out to be a sensational TKO win for the internet star.

Ahead of his comeback fight against potential heated rival Tommy Fury, the former UFC pugilist and promoter Chael Sonnen made a big claim. He billed the social media star as ‘The most feared man in boxing’.

He said, “Is it just a case of there’s nobody else willing to do it? That’s how I feel; Jake Paul is the most feared man in boxing. There is nobody in boxing with a meaningful record or any kind of name or reputation that has called him out and they’re hoping that their phone doesn’t ring because they don’t want that.”

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According to Sonnen, if Tyson Fury’s younger brother meets the Ohio boxer in the ring, it would be the highest payday of their career. Moreover, he was of the opinion that Paul is not getting a fight against any established pugilists because there is a fear of losing in the minds of these stalwarts.

The rivalry between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul

Like ‘The Problem Child’, Tommy Fury is also a star on the social media platform. It was his elder brother Tyson fury, the two-time world heavyweight champion, who made it easy for Tommy Fury to get into the ring. Fury has a record of 7-0 with four wins coming out by way of knockout.

After several cutting exchanges, the duo made up their mind to settle scores in the ring. The pair were fighters of the same status with a massive following across the internet so it created a pretty intense hype for their matchup.

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They were most likely to square off in the ring on December 18, 2021. However, Fury pulled out of the bout.

As of now, they are again close to landing a bout. Let’s see what happens next.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.

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UFC Legend Brands Jake Paul as “The Most Feared Man in Boxing” Amid Rumored Tommy Fury Fight

The rivalry between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul

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