After what feels like months of back and forth, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will finally meet in the centre of the ring on Sunday night. With a professional boxing ranking on the line for Paul and an opportunity for Fury to silence the critics, this bout is crucial in the career of both of these young men.
We’ve previewed the upcoming fight and picked out some of the best betting tips from the latest boxing odds. New customers can earn a £10 Free Bet when signing up, depositing, and placing a £10 bet on any sport.
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
Sunday 26th February – Main Card at 7pm GMT
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Live on BT Sport Box Office
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury Boxing Preview
Much has been made of Tommy Fury’s boxing opponents thus far. While there is no doubt the 23-year-old comes from boxing heritage, the quality of those faced on the way to an 8-0 record can certainly be called into question.
His debut was a points decision win over Latvian Jevgenijs Andrejevs, who had already lost over 100 times before stepping in the ring with Fury. The six opponents that followed had four wins between them and a combined 73 defeats. Fury did dispatch of 10-1 Daniel Bocianski in his last bout, but you could hardly call his resume impressive.
Jake Paul is yet to face an actual boxer, but his 6-0 record does feature names that have fought at a world-class level in MMA. This run of bouts against former UFC fighters began with a spectacular knockout of Ben Askren, followed by one points and one KO victory in back-to-back fights against Tyron Woodley, ending with a recent unanimous decision win over UFC hall of famer Anderson Silva.
Latest Boxing Odds
The professional boxer Fury has opened up a 2.28 underdog, with social media star Paul a 1.58 favourite. The Odds currently stand at 3.00 for Paul to win via decision or 3.40 by KO/TKO. Fury by KO/TKO is at 3.75, with the Mancunian at 5.00 to win on points.
It appears Jake Paul has the power advantage, with huge odds of 26.00 for the American to knock Fury out in round one. Either fighter to hit the canvas is at 1.40, with neither to be knocked down priced at 2.70.
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury Betting Tips
Jake Paul to win by KO/TKO/DQ – 3.40
Paul has a lot going for him in this bout. He is naturally the bigger boxer and will benefit from a five-inch reach advantage. He is also the heavier puncher of the two, having already built an impressive highlight reel. He has knocked out some tough competitors in Askren and Woodley, also managing to land a knockdown in the eighth round of his fight with Anderson Silva.
Fight to go over 6.5 rounds – 1.55
Two of Paul’s previous three fights have gone the distance, with the other finishing via KO in the sixth round. The technically sound Fury will make Paul work for it and any big moments will likely come later in the bout.
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