By: Sean Crose
“So I just want to come here and set the record right away before anyone else tries.”
Tommy Fury, Jake Paul’s expected rival and brother of heavyweight boxing king Tyson Fury, said so in a video posted to social media on Tuesday.
“Me and my team this morning arrived at Heathrow airport ready for the press conference, ready to fly out,” he continued. “And as soon as I entered the airport, I was pulled aside and I was told by the Homeland Security officer there that my ESTA was denied and that I could not come to the United States for a reason that I cannot travel to. clear. know. I can stand here and say I did absolutely nothing wrong and I don’t know why I’m not allowed to travel to the US. I’ve been training for a fight the whole time and that’s all I’m doing. ”
Fury is set to battle Jake Paul in a pay-per-view event that will be televised live from Madison Square Garden on August 6. He and his team were scheduled to attend a showdown. press conference promoting the match will be held in New York City tomorrow.
The Most Valuable Promotions, Paul’s Promotions Store, released the following on social media: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the press conference is scheduled Wednesday at MSG has been postponed. We are working with our partners at SHOWTIME and Madison Square Garden and will share more information as soon as possible. ”
The newspaper later reported: “Although Tommy Fury and his team had many assurances that he could come to the US and learned that Tommy was in California last month, we were pleasantly surprised. when he learned that he had an accident at Heathrow Airport. in Monday. “
Paul took to social media himself to respond to the strange turn of events. “Tommy,” he posted, “no matter how hard you try to get out of this fight, I will do everything in my power. My team and my partners have clearly outlined the steps you need to take 2 addressing your latest reason. Take them away or admit you’re a scared bitch. #TommyFumbles“
While neither Fury nor Paul are particularly experienced fighters, both are undefeated and have a name. Combine that with the fact that social media influencer turned boxer Paul has demonstrated real dedication and ring prowess (albeit fundamental at the beginning of his career). his boxing career) and the battlecruiser fight with Fury was an interesting one…if it really happens now at all.
