Jake Paul Admits Drinking Before Fight Against Tommy Fury Leads to Loss

Jake Paul Blames Nightclub Party Lifestyle for Defeat

Jake Paul has come clean about the reasons behind his split decision defeat to Tommy Fury in February. The YouTuber-turned-boxer admitted that his partying and drinking lifestyle in the weeks leading up to the fight affected his focus and performance in the ring.

Regretting His Actions

In a recent interview, Paul confessed, "I knew I wasn't focused going into the Tommy fight. I was drinking like seven weeks before and I was like, what the f**k am I doing? Both drinking and partying at the club." The former Disney star admitted that his previous wins had given him a false sense of security and he had foolishly neglected his training.

A Lesson Learned

Paul hopes that his honesty about his mistakes will serve as a lesson for others. He said, "In hindsight, it's so stupid and that's why I'm saying it out loud. It's so that other people can learn from that and not f**king do that." The 26-year-old regretted not realizing the consequences of his actions until a few weeks before the fight.

Recovery and New Victories

Despite the loss to Fury, Paul bounced back with a unanimous decision victory over former UFC star Nate Diaz in August. Meanwhile, Fury is preparing for his next fight against fellow YouTuber KSI in Manchester next Saturday.