The third time will be the charm for Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, as the rivals will finally face off inside a boxing ring. It is YouTuber vs. Boxer in a battle for the ultimate bragging rights on February 26.
This time, the playing field should be pretty even.
Paul vs. Fury will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight will air on ESPN+ PPV and BT Sport Box Office.
"Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have fan bases that extend far beyond the world of boxing,” said Top Rank President Todd duBoef. “We are thrilled to partner with MVP and distribute this event on pay-per-view in the U.S., including ESPN+ PPV as the exclusive digital platform.”
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Paul is 6-0 in the boxing ring, having beaten AnEsonGib, Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley twice. In his last fight in October, “The Problem Child” beat MMA legend Anderson Silva via unanimous decision. The 26-year-old was supposed to fight Hasim Rahman Jr. in August, but issues surrounding Rahman’s weight forced the fight to get called off.
“The moment of truth has finally arrived,” said Paul. “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is.”
Fury, a Love Island U.K. alum, made his pro debut in 2018. He won his last fight in April against Daniel Bocianski. In November, he faced Rolly Lambert in a non-scored bout. The half-brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Tommy was meant to fight Paul Bamba, but a weight disagreement forced an opponent change.
This fight is years in the making. Paul and Fury were supposed to fight twice. Fury pulled out of a bout with Paul in December 2021 because of a rib injury. The two were then scheduled to fight one another in August 2022. Visa issues for Fury forced the bout to get canceled again. He was denied entry to the United States. The issue was with his ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authority) documents.
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Following Fury’s fight with Lambert, he called out Paul, who was ringside. Paul took to social media to announce stipulations added for their bout.
Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 27, 2023
Tyson promises he & Papa will make Tommy retire from boxing & change his last name if he can’t beat the YouTuber.
Tmw I’m coming to London to look at all 3 Fury’s in the eye & shake on that promise. pic.twitter.com/hMBFCabMoS
“Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.
“Tyson promises he & Papa will make Tommy retire from boxing & change his last name if he can’t beat the YouTuber.”
Here is all you need to know ahead of Paul vs. Fury, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury?
- Date: Sunday, February 26
- Main card: 2 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT
- Main event: 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. GMT | 9:15 a.m. AEDT
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury takes place on February 26. The main card starts at 2 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT. Paul and Fury should make their way to the ring around 5:15 p.m. ET | 10:15 p.m. GMT | 9:15 a.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sun. February 26 | ESPN+ PPV |
| United Kingdom | Sun. February 26 | BT Sport Box Office |
| Australia | Mon. February 27 | TBA |
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will be available on ESPN+ PPV in the United States. Fight fans can also watch the fight via cable and satellite pay-per-view providers.
In the U.K., the fight will be available via BT Sport Box Office.
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Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury price: How much does Paul-Fury cost?
In the U.S., you will need to pay $9.99 a month for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or an annual subscription for $99.99/yr. The Paul vs. Fury fight on PPV will cost $49.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
Where is Paul vs Fury?
The Paul vs. Fury fight will take place at the 15,000-capacity Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia, which was purpose-built in 2019 and hosted Anthony Joshua’s win over Andy Ruiz Jr later that year.
This will be Paul’s first time fighting in Saudi Arabia. His brother Jake was recently in the area, competing at WWE’s Crown Jewel event.
With Fury experiencing visa issues entering the United States, this is considered a neutral site.
Paul vs Fury tickets: How to buy and prices
Tickets were available for the grandstand areas of the arena as of February 10 2023 via Diriyah Season, priced between 180 and 300 riyal (£40-£67 / $48-$80).
Ringside seats were not being advertised but premium seats were available for 1,250 riyal (£277 / $333).
Betting odds for Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury
Paul is the odds on favourite with Sky Bet, priced at 4/5 to win, 5/2 to triumph by knockout and 15/8 to gain a decision victory.
Fury is available at 11/10, with odds of 11/4 on a knockout and 3/1 to win on the scorecards. The draw is 12/1.
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Jake Paul record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: January 17, 1997
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 71 inches
- Total fights: 6
- Record: 6-0 with four wins via knockout
Tommy Fury record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: May 7, 1999
- Height: 6-0
- Reach: 80 inches
- Total fights: 8
- Record: 8-0 with four wins via knockout
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Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight card
- Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury
- Ilunga Makabu (c) vs. Badou Jackfor the WBC cruiserweight title
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