Boxing fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.
Despite skepticism from some quarters about the legitimacy of Paul’s boxing career, there is no denying that this is one of the biggest events in the sport in 2023.
After two cancellations, the stage is now set for Paul and Fury to go head-to-head inside the ring in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. The pressure is on both fighters to prove themselves, with Paul seeking to show that he can compete with active professional boxers and Fury aiming to do his family and WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury proud.
In addition to personal pride, a win for either fighter would earn them a WBC world ranking within the organisation’s top 40 cruiserweights, potentially leading to a shot at a world title. This adds an extra layer of significance to the bout and should ensure that both fighters give it their all.
Ahead of the fight, there has been plenty of discussion about the fighters and their backgrounds. Fans have been treated to predictions from former Love Island star NichLMAO and a discussion between Ryan Garcia, KSI, and Liam Smith about the two fighters. Those who are unfamiliar with either fighter can find more information about their backgrounds, records, and achievements in boxing in the articles listed in the Paul vs. Fury coverage section.
The weigh-in results have now been revealed, with Jake Paul weighing in at 183.6lbs and Tommy Fury slightly heavier at 184.5lbs. This suggests that the two fighters are evenly matched, and should make for an exciting contest.
The fight is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 26, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET and the main event ringwalks set to take place at 10 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET. Fans in the US can purchase the fight on ESPN+ PPV, while UK fans can watch it on BT Sport Box Office.
Overall, this promises to be an exciting and significant event in the world of boxing, with both fighters looking to make a statement and prove themselves on the international stage.
Match Details:
Date: Sunday, 26 Feb
Location: Diriyah, Riyadh