Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul LIVE updates and results (2024)

Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, winning a split decision from the judges after being the better fighter in the contest throughout the eight rounds.

There were moments in the fight, however, where Paul looked like he could beat Fury, with a final round knock down. However, Fury insisted that this was just a slip and the numbers following the fight show how he was the more accomplished boxer throughout the contest,

The official fight statistics reveal how Fury threw almost double the amount of punches to Paul, with 302 thrown compared to Paul's 157. Paul landed a higher proportion of jabs, however, showing his accuracy with 32% landing compared to 25% for Fury.

However where he won the fight was on the power punches landed, with 49 for Fury compared to 24 for Paul. In this area, Fury showed his experience and this was reflected in the judges' scorecards in the WBC sanctioned eight round contest. Two judges scored the contest 76-73 in Fury's favour. However, the US based judge Mike Ross controversially awarded the fight to Paul with a 75-74 score.

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Paul made about $3.2 million for the fight. That is before a 65% PPV share he will earn which could mean $8.6 million in total for the fight.

This is in contrast to Tommy Fury, who, with a 35% PPV share having been negotiated, could make $4.5 million.

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Well, that settles it - Tommy Fury has beaten Jake Paul.

It was not the devastating win he and his family may have expecteed, but it was certainly a good display of his skills as a fighter against a capable opponent.

Where do we go from here? A rematch looks likely with Paul having inserted a clause into his contract, but we will have to wait and see.

Here is our report from what was a big win for Fury.

"For the past this is all that has consumed my life! Everybody thought I was running scared but tonight I make my own legacy! This was for you Bambi I love you!"

"All the way through, I had a dream and a vision that I would win this fight but now everyone can stand up and take note! I had pressure on my shoulders and I came through! This to me is a world title fight it was my destiny, guys we did it!"

Jake Paul confirmed in the build-up to the fight that he has a rematch clause for the fight.

Tommy Fury was just asked about the clause and confirmed he would be interested in a rematch.

KSI is confident he would be able to handle both Fury and Paul in the ring.

Two of the three judges have it for Fury! The biggest win of his career - that means a lot to him.

The relief that Fury is showing right now shows what it means and just how good a fighter Jake Paul was on the night considering his background.

Fury was down at the start of the final round, claiming to have slipped but it was certainly a nice shot from Paul which put him there.

Any score cards which were even up to this point may have been changed by that single moment in the final round. Fury was the better boxer throughout but did not capitalise on his chances early on.

An electric final round, with the crowd chanting for Fury - that most agression we have seen from him so far and he will be hoping that it's enough as we go to the judges' scorecards...

The crowd have picked up in this round, with chanting for Fury as he looks to need the support as the contest moves into its closing stages.

Both are clearly feeling the pace, but Fury is working well from range and is boxing sensibly in contrast to the agression his father, John, was demanding after the last round.

KSI is not impressed with the referee's actions durings this fight and it's safe to say he's not the only one.

The fight has dipped somewhat in terms of intensity, with both fighters clearly feeling the pace of the contest. Fury is still landing the better shots.

Fury has a point deducted of his own to even up the penalties - he was dominant up until that point but the refereee's intervention opened the door for Paul at the end.

Paul has certainly found his range and is landing some nice shots, his overhand right is becoming a very dangerous weapon in this contest.

However, he may have been a bit over-enthusiastic as he is handed a point deduction for a shot to the back of the head.

He comes back to rock Fury once again and for the first time Fury looks second best. He has three rounds to put the fight to bed, but it's becoming an increasingly uphill task.

Another good start from Fury after what may have been some quite strong words from his corner as he had begun to let Paul in to the fight.

The best shot of the fight comes from Paul, however, reminding Fury that he has earned his place in the fight.

Carl Froch in the BT studio has the fight three rounds to one in favour of Fury so far.

Paul is showing more with his right hand now and is undoubtedly powerful and Fury will be keen not to let his opponent get a foothold having started well.

The better boxing is still coming from Fury, but as he tires he may not be able to exert the same control he did in the opening exhanges.

Fury's left jab is looking good and he is starting to get the measure of Paul - he is the better fighter and that is becoming even clearer as the fight progresses.

Paul's strength is his power and has the capacity to launch a counter at any moment but has not shown any signs of that just yet.

Fury has come out on the offensive, with Paul trying to slow him down by grabbing him - the referee has a word with the American with the fight too scrappy in the opening exhanges.

Fury is looking the better boxer at present but is clearly wary of the power of his opponent and will need to remain so despite having started on the front foot.

Some big shots at the bell from Fury to end the round well.

It's fair the say the majority of the crowd are supporting Fury. The Manchester-born boxer is cheered when his name is announced, whereas some of the crowd boo Paul.

Tommy Fury is now making his way to the ring. The main event is just minutes away.

A bit later than expected after that last fight went the distance, Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will finally be entering the ring very shortly.

What will we see? Will Paul upset the boxing establishment and seal a win, or will Fury's experience see him through?

The next fight is the one we've all been waiting for...Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul.

Badou Jack is a three-weight world champion!

Mike Tyson applauds the man he led out to the ring as he clinically finished the fight, he rocked Makabu with a right-hand and smelled blood, pinning the Congolese fighter on the ropes before the referee stops the contest as Makabu stopped fighting back.

Makabu went down early in the eleventh round and has not bounced back strongly - he looks a bit wobbly and Jack has grown in confidence having seen the struggles of his opponent.

Jack looks likely to be pushing towards a points win here but could yet seal a knockout with his opponent struggling.

Jack looked to be drifting in the last few rounds but is back with a bang here, pushing Makabu back with some big shots from his left-hand.

A great round which could go a long way to determining the outcome of the fight.

The Bronze Bomber is ringside tonight and has hinted at a huge fight taking place later this year in Saudi Arabia. With Tyson Fury also there could they have been discussing a fourth meeting?

We're nearing the stage of the contest where Makabu will be aware of the need to step things up in order to win - he needs to dominate the rest of the contest or hope to find the knockout punch.

He has improved but Jack's early dominance has meant that he needs to bring more for the rest of the contest.

It's been over a year since Makabu last fought and he looks a bit rusty at present with Jack certainly on the ascendancy in the second round.

Something needs to happen to bring this fight to life and at the moment is appears as though Jack is the most likely person to make that happen.

Promising signs from Makabu at the end of the round, though, let's see if that can start to wake the crowd up.

Badou Jack must be pinching himself right now, he is stepping out into the arena alongside Mike Tyson as he makes his ring-walk with the chance to become a three weight world champion.

What an honour.

The Fury camp are looking relaxed as Tommy prepares for the fight with less than an hour to go before his long-awaited bout against Jake Paul.

The penultimate fight is a big one, with Ilunga Makabu and Badou Jack competing for the WBC cruiserweight championship currently held by Makabu while Jack is hoping to become a three weight world champion tonight.

This is the very top of the WBC cruiserweight division in which Fury and Paul are competing for a place in the rankings tonight.

Two inexperienced fighters produced a fantastic contest there, with the super-lightweight pair producing a fight where they were both tested.

However, it is Almaayouf who wins on the judges' scorecads via a unanimous decision in just his second professional bout.

It was reported during the week that Cristiano Ronaldo would be in attendance for the fight and he has been spotted alongside his son, Cristiano Jr. at the event.

Will we se him bump into famous Man United fan Tyson Fury?

As we mentioned earlier, the fight tonight will be subject to the WBC's open scoring rules with the fighters learning who is winning at the half-way stage.

There will also be boxing's equivalent of VAR in operation, meaning that controversial moments can be reviewed.

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The crowd is growing in Saudi Arabia, with the world of boxing gathering for what has become a huge fight. Fury has arrived and will be getting ready alongside members of his family in preparation for the contest.

That didn't last long! Muhsin Cason beats Tayrel Jafarov by TKO after just one round.

Cason comes flying out the block and catches Jafarov with a big right hand early on. The fight is stopped after the bell with Jafarov having sustained an injury.

It's time for Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov out in Saudi Arabia.

As a reminder, we're expecting the ring walks for Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul to take place at around 9:30pm UK time.

The undercard is well underway in Saudi Arabia, with Bader Samreen securing a first round TKO against Viorel Simion after the referee stopped the contest.

Samreen is just 22-years-old and looks like a huge prospect after earning his fifth successive knockout victory.

The world heavyweight champion is in the house to support younger brother Tommy, who fights Jake Paul in the main event later tonight.

The fight will be subject to WBC open scoring is has been confirmed, with both fighters becoming aware of the scoring after the fourth round.

The boxing equivalent of VAR will also be in operation should any controversial moments arise.

This fight may not be world title fight, but two of the biggest names in the sport have entered the arena in Saudi Arabia to watch the contest.

Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury were spotted eating together earlier in the week and arrived for the fight. Will this add to the pressure on both fighters'?

For what is being billed as an extremely even contest, Jake Paul remains odds-on favourite to win the fight despite facing the undefeated full-time professional Tommy Fury.

Hre are the latest odds from Betfair:

Jake Paul v Tommy Fury

Jake Paul 8/11

Draw 17/2

Tommy Fury 6/5

Former Love Island star and professional boxer Idris Virgo has said that Tommy Fury will be beaten by Jake Paul tonight, with his preediction being that the contest will be settled with an overhand right.

The 29-year-old is unbeaten in the light-hewvyweight divison and could be a potential opponent in the future for Fury or Paul and was speaking to BettingSites.co.uk.

Virgo said: "Jake Paul will beat Tommy Fury. He should be able to get Tommy Fury out of there because Tommy gets caught with an overhand right and that’s Jake Paul’s specialty.

"Jake Paul has been more invested into the sport of boxing. He's been very active and he's been putting a lot of work and money into it - especially with all of the high tech stuff he's been doing.

"Tommy hasn't really been doing that. He's just been enjoying his life, boxing when he can box. He's not dedicated to the sport and you can't come into it half-hearted, especially if you're gonna fight Jake Paul. So I do believe Jake Paul will beat him."