It’s official: US YouTube sensation Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring on Aug. 6 to take on UK reality TV star Tommy Fury at a Showtime Sports event at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Paul, who gave Fury a 24-hour ultimatum, confirmed the matchup via Twitter. Amanda Serrano will also feature on the card against Argentina’s Brenda Carabajal.
“Okay people he grew a set over night,” Paul (5-0 boxing) Tweeted. “It’s official, Im taking this little Fury’s head off. Amanda Serrano and I dual main-event at the Mecca of boxing. Official press conference and ticket on-sale this Wednesday June 29th at 11AM.”Okay people he grew a set over night. It’s official, Im taking this little Fury’s head off.
Amanda Serrano and I dual main-event at the Mecca of boxing.
Official press conference and ticket on-sale this Wednesday June 29th at 11AM. #PaulFury@MostVpromotions @ShowtimeBoxing pic.twitter.com/1YKtAHKUh6
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 23, 2022
Paul last fought in Dec. 2021 when he knocked out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the sixth round. Before that, the YouTuber-turned-boxer beat ‘T-Wood’ via split decision. His next fight will mark his first test against a professional boxer.
Tommy Fury, half-brother of two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is 8-0 in the boxing ring with four stoppage victories. The 23-year-old Love Island star last fought at Wembley Stadium on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte. He comfortably beat Daniel Bocianski on points.
Tickets for Showtime: Paul vs. Fury go on sale next Wednesday, June 29.
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury official for Aug. 6 at Madison Square Garden