Jake Paul is lastly receiving what he has been most asking for.
The YouTube star will face Tommy Fury in a conflict of unbeaten actuality stars on December 18, it was formally introduced Friday afternoon. The eight-round cruiserweight bout, which shall be fought at a catchweight of 192 kilos, will happen on the Amalie Enviornment in Tampa, Florida and can air dwell on Showtime Pay Per View (9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT).
After weeks of hurling insults at each other by way of the press and on social media, each will meet at a press convention on November 6 in Las Vegas, the identical day because the unification struggle between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant. One other press convention will happen two days later in Tampa.
Paul (4-0, 3 knockouts), who now trains out of Puerto Rico, defeated former UFC champion Tyron Woodley by split-decision on August 26 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The victory snapped a string of three consecutive knockout victories.
The struggle in opposition to Fury shall be Paul’s first in opposition to a fighter who was not making his professional boxing debut. Paul made his personal debut on January 30 of final yr by knocking out British YouTube sensation Ali Eson Gib. Ten months later, Paul viciously knocked out former NBA participant Nate Robinson.
The 24-year-old additionally confronted former MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17, stopping him within the opening spherical. Paul is staying lively and believes preventing and defeating Fury will earn him extra respect amongst boxing followers.
“I began my skilled boxing profession lower than two years in the past,” mentioned Paul. “4 fights, three pay-per-views, two because the headliner, and one sold-out enviornment. I’m wanting ahead to my hardest problem but and persevering with to show the critics incorrect. Struggle an actual boxer they’ve mentioned, and that’s precisely what I’m doing. An undefeated boxer from the legendary Fury bloodline.
“Nonetheless, this one is extra than simply boxing for me. It’s for America and displaying the world there isn’t any different nation that provides you the chance to realize no matter you set your thoughts to. It’s for each younger one who has a dream and dedicates their life to reaching it. On December 18 I’m persevering with to meet my desires and turning a Fury right into a fumbles.”
Fury (7-0, 4 KOs), who resides in Manchester, England, fought on the undercard of the August 26 Paul-Woodley card, defeating Anthony Taylor by unanimous resolution. He has gained his final two fights on factors after stopping his earlier 4 opponents.
The 22-year-old is assured his boxing pedigree shall be sufficient to defeat Paul of their upcoming conflict.
“Jake Paul is about to be taught a critical life lesson,” mentioned Fury, who shall be preventing for the fourth time this yr. “That is my world and he doesn’t belong right here. I’m not one among these MMA males or basketball gamers. I’ve been boxing my complete life. On December 18 I’ll present the world the distinction between a YouTuber and an actual preventing man.”
Francisco A. Salazar may be reached by electronic mail at [email protected] or on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing
