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John Fury confirms talks for Tommy Fury's rematch with Jake Paul
John Fury, father of boxer Tommy Fury, has confirmed that talks are underway for a rematch between his son and YouTube star Jake Paul. This comes after Paul suffered his first defeat to Fury in a split-decision loss last February in Saudi Arabia.
Paul questions the Furys' intentions
Paul has questioned the Furys' intentions, suggesting that they are only interested in raising the payday figure and may be pricing themselves out of the rematch. However, John Fury denies any heated conversation and insists that his son should stand to make more in the second fight.
Confident in reaching an agreement
John Fury expressed his confidence in reaching an agreement with Paul, stating that both sides were respectful during their conversation. He believes that they can meet in the middle and achieve a fair deal for Tommy. Fury also emphasized that he and his son are in charge this time, as they are the victors from their previous encounter.
Paul's recent fights and upcoming match
Since his defeat to Tommy Fury, Jake Paul has secured two wins, defeating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz and American boxer Andre August. He is set to return to the ring on March 2, although his opponent has not been announced yet.
Tommy Fury's absence and cooled talks
Tommy Fury has not fought since his victory over Paul's YouTube rival KSI in October. Talks between Fury and Paul have cooled off, with John Fury revealing that they haven't heard anything from Paul's side in the past six weeks. However, he asserts that any negotiations must go through him and his son.
