Jake Paul called the first loss of his career in a boxing match on Sunday a «sobering experience» after judges called the fight Tommy Fury’s win by split decision.
But Paul was quick to say that he will exercise his rematch clause.
«One hundred percent, let’s do it again,» Paul said after losing in the eight-round bout in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night.
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Jake Paul watches as Tommy Fury taunts him during the fight at Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)
The fight went to the very end, with both boxers landing punches and tiring each other out. Paul was the one who dropped Fury to the canvas in the eighth round with a left jab, but Fury rallied with some heavy punches before the final bell rang.
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In the end, the judges scored the fight 75-74 Paul, 76-73 Fury and 76-73 Fury as world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s half-brother remained undefeated at 9-0 with four career knockouts.
Paul was not happy with the way he fought.
«It wasn’t my best performance, but I lost. We’re not making excuses. I’m just saying it wasn’t my best performance. I felt a little flat and like I said, we’re coming.» He comes back and gets that W.»
«All respect to Tommy. He won. Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. I’ll be back. I think we deserve that rematch. It was a great fight, a close fight. I don’t know if I agree with the judges. I got a 10-8 round twice. So, it is what it is.»
Tommy Fury trades blows with Jake Paul during the cruiserweight title fight at Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Paul is now 6-1 in his boxing career, although Fury was the first real boxer he ever fought. Despite the loss, many believe that Paul’s ability to hold his own in the ring with Fury and the need for judges to determine who won the match will enhance his status in the sport.
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Prior to this fight, Paul had only faced MMA fighters, including Anderson Silva, 47, in October, a YouTuber, and former NBA point guard Nate Robinson.
Fury’s status in boxing also rose, with this being a main event and him coming out victorious. He had faced boxers with terrible records before facing the undefeated Paul, so his credibility was in the weeds. Not anymore after his performance in Saudi Arabia.
Tommy Fury watches as they enter the arena during their walk around the ring prior to the cruiserweight title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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There was a lot of anticipation for the nearly three years leading up to the fight, so we’ll see how long it takes for the second round of this fledgling rivalry to return to the ring.