Jake Paul next fight: Social media star to face Tommy Fury in December showdown from Florida
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Paul will look to maintain his undefeated record against the half brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury
The wait for Jake Paul to face a "real boxer" will come to an end on Dec. 18 in Tampa, Florida. The social media star will continue his boxing career when he faces Tommy Fury, the 22-year-old half-brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The bout will headline a Showtime pay-per-view.
Fury is 7-0 as a professional, making him of an appropriate experience level to face Paul, who is 4-0 since turning pro in January 2020. After a win against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, Paul went on to score a viral knockout of former NBA star Nate Robinson. As pressure intensified for Paul to face a "real fighter," he scored a quick knockout of former MMA champion Ben Askren before earning a decision over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in August.
Woodley had petitioned for a rematch with Paul after a competitive bout but disputes over a tattoo bet were among the many reasons the rematch did not come together.
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