RICKY HATTON will be totally'made up for Tommy Fury' when he fights Jake Paul, even if he loses.
SunSport exclusive revealed that the former Love Islander will be battling the social media star-turned boxer in a grudge match. The match will take place in Miami on Dec 18.
Tommy Fury is closing in on Jake Paul's grudge match
Hatton knows Fury, the half-brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, for many years. He will be thrilled when his multimillion-pound payday is complete.
He said about the Paul fight in an interview with The Daily Mail: "I'm made for him."
"When Love Island offered me a date, I told him and his father that he needed to keep going.
"My job is not to win the fights, it's to ensure you have enough pennies in your bank account.
Tommy said that I believed he could do more on Love Island.
He's been on Love Island and made a name for himself, had a few fights and is now with Jake Paul.
"I am absolutely thrilled for him. He's made a lot of money so go for it!"
Paul, YouTube sensation, is still a beginner in boxing despite his rapid rise as one of the most talked about fighters in the sport.
Hatton, 43 years old, is certain that Fury, 22-year-old, will defeat The Problem Child and propel him into global stardom.
He stated that Tommy has a lot of talent and that he had been trained.
"But being world champion and beating Jake Paul is two different things.
"I believe he beats Jake Paul. If he does, and he becomes a major name, then he can be more ambitious and aim for a world title.
"If he beats me - or if not - I'll make up for him, because of the life he has made."
Fury's boxing heritage will make him a big favourite going into the fight. However, if Fury fails to win, he could be disowned by Tyson and John.
John stated that if it's a close battle, Tommy will retire.
"If Tommy defeats him and struggles against him, he's out of boxing."
John replied to questions about his stance by saying: "He [Jake Paul] was a YouTuber.
"He's got the ability to knock Jake Paul out.
"He needs to punch him and knock him out. He's a YouTuber.
"I'm not wasting time in the gym with people because I don't have a lot of time at 56 years old.
"So, I won't train with someone I don't believe in. So I told him that unless you knock him out pal, I won't train with you in boxing.
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