Bob Arum, a promoter of BOXING, believes that 'dozens' would be better than Tommy Fury.
The former Love Island star is getting ready for the biggest fight against YouTube star Jake Paul. He'll be in Tampa for two weeks on Saturday.
Tommy Fury and YouTuber Jake Paul will be at odds for a fortnight starting Saturday
Fury enters the grudge match as favourite of the bookies, but Arum, who co-promotes Tyson the Brit's older brother Tyson, still has serious doubts about the 22-year old.
TalkSPORT reports that the 89-year old said that he didn't know if Tommy Fury would ever become an elite boxer.
"I mean, I could imagine dozens of young heavyweights who would defeat him.
"So, you know, it doesn't matter to me if he wins or loses."
Arum, despite not liking Tommy, is rooting for Paul to win the battle against Paul.
He said, "Because Tyson Fury is Tyson Fury’s brother. I hope that he wins."
"And I wish him all the best. He loses if he loses.
Arum, a veteran promoter, isn't a big fan of YouTuber fights. However, he believes they aren’t having any detrimental effect on sweet science.
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He stated, "You know what? That doesn't really go to the essence or the sport."
These are not elite fighters. They are almost like circus acts.
"But again, if people can be influenced to look at them, no one is putting a gun in anyone's head.
"And it's not good - or bad - for boxing."
Fury is determined to end Paul's brief foray in boxing. Fury said: "After our last fights, I gathered four people to his after party.
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"I saw him, and what did they do? He didn't do anything.
"He sent over a security guard to tell me: 'Please leave.
"When he is in the ring, he will discover his level." He will be out in the first round.
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