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'Beyond ridiculous' - Fury risks losing out on mega-money fight
Tommy Fury has been criticized for turning down "multiple offers" to rematch Jake Paul and now faces the possibility of losing out on the fight forever. The 25-year-old boxer defeated Paul in 2023 via split decision, handing the YouTuber-turned-boxer his first loss.
Missed opportunity for a $6 million fight on Netflix
Despite talks of a rematch, Paul's team claims that Fury rejected a $6 million offer to fight on Netflix last year. The offer could have increased to $8 million, but Fury now risks forfeiting the lucrative rematch altogether.
Jake Paul's camp expresses disappointment
Paul's promotional partner, Nakisa Bidarian, expressed disappointment over Fury's decision, stating that multiple offers were made to make the rematch happen. Bidarian emphasized that Fury may have missed a significant opportunity by declining the initial offer.
Paul moves on with five wins post-Fury bout
Since his loss to Fury, Jake Paul has secured five victories, including a recent win against Mike Tyson. In contrast, Fury has only fought once post-Paul victory, defeating KSI in a disputed decision and later undergoing hand surgery.
Money talks in the world of boxing
While Fury cited injury and personal struggles for rejecting offers, Bidarian revealed that the primary reason was the desire for more money. He highlighted the financial disparity between fighting Paul and opting for a rematch with KSI, emphasizing the importance of the Paul-Fury rematch for Tommy's career.
