‘It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure’ – Jake Paul gives fans an update on rematch with Tommy Fury
JAKE PAUL has reassured fans that a rematch with Tommy Fury is “going to happen”.
The YouTuber-turned boxer was beaten in February by Fury via split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
Following his first loss in seven professional bouts, Paul immediately claimed he was set to exercise his rematch clause.
But the American later announced he would instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
Although Paul, 26, has insisted rematching Fury, 24, is still just a matter of time with both on board to fight again.
He told Sky Sports: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
“I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.
“Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
Fury is enjoying a break from boxing and life as a new dad to baby Bambi but has opened the door to a fight with Paul’s rival KSI, 29.
Meanwhile, Paul is already in training for his next bout against Diaz, which will be the fourth time he has faced a retired UFC fighter.
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He has knocked out Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 41, and outpointed Brazilian legend Anderson Silva, 48.
But this time Paul returns with a point to prove having tasted defeat for the first time in the ring.
He said: “I’m ready, man. I’m excited, I’m filled with vengeance and I’m just excited to come back and perform.”