'He's punching the air,' says Jake Paul as he reveals mistake 'idiot' Tommy Fury made before sealing Mike Tyson fight | EAK1VL7 | 2024-03-31 09:08:01
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson
JAKE PAUL blasted Tommy Fury as an "fool" after claiming he turned down a rematch on Netflix – a deal Mike Tyson subsequently accepted.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.
And it marks Netflix's first move into live boxing following behind-the-scenes talks with Paul.
The American, 27, revealed he initially needed Fury – the one man to beat him in the ring – as the opponent for the inaugural streaming event.
But Paul accused Fury, 24, of pricing himself out and forcing him to look in the path of Iron Mike.
He stated on his podcast: "Most Helpful Promotions, me and (business associate) Nakisa, had been trying to find the appropriate struggle, the suitable timeframe, the suitable occasion.
"And we knew we needed to target this summer time so we just began making calls.
"We referred to as Tommy Fury, was one of the names, and and he stated no, he needed extra money.
"And so now, and it's all serendipitous, he's in all probability punching the f***ing air now realising how massive of a mistake he made, I imply, he's an idiot."
Paul was crushed on a split-decision by Fury in Saudi Arabia last yr but boasted of earning £25m while doing so.
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He has since bounced again with three wins earlier than saying his shock showdown with 57-year-old Tyson.
Fury meanwhile beat Paul's arch rival KSI, 30, in October but he had to bear hand surgery to mend an damage proper after.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> But nonetheless Paul blasted the 2019 Love Islander and insisted their even money deal is now not on the desk.
He stated: "Literally, the subsequent supply for him is like nothing, principally. And my brand solely will increase to an entire other degree.
"We in all probability would've been like 50/50 for that struggle and now it's like after this, and who is aware of what I'm going to do, it's like Tommy I'm sorry buddy, you're like a 10 per middle now.
"However you actually did f*** up."
Paul stated after Fury's snub talks have been nonetheless ongoing earlier than he switched his focus to Tyson.
The Baddest Man on The Planet retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 to draw over eight exhibition rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.
And after five months of talks, the deal was signed off. The precise guidelines and laws, comparable to whether will probably be sanctioned or an exhibition, are but to be introduced.
Jake Paul shaking palms with Mike Tyson after signing their struggle deal[/caption]
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