TYSON FURY claimed that his brother could be Jake Paul 'with the flu and broken ribs'.
However, Tommy has now withdrawn from the fight due to those very same problems.
Tyson Fury supported Tommy in beating Jake Paul, even though he had 'brokenribs and flu'
Fury 22, the younger, confirmed that he had pulled out of the December 18 fight.
He stated that he was "absolutely heartbroken" to have to withdraw from his fight against Jake Paul because of a bacterial infection in my chest and a broken rib.
It happened after Tyson's confident prediction of a win for TNT, even though he was physically handicapped.
Previous boasts of the WBC heavyweight champion included: "Tommy looked terrible so he could win this fight. That is what smart people do."
"Tommy could have the worst night of his life and still beat Jake Paul."
He could likely turn up with two broken left hands, broken ribs, and his clothes on the back and a flu, and still beat him.
"That's how confident I feel that Jake Paul can defeat me."
Deontay Wilder's conqueror Fury was a part of the camp for their brother, helping to train them alongside their dad John.
There are fears that it was the 33-year old star who broke his sibling’s bone by using a punishing training exercise with a medicine ball.
Fury Jr. must now rest and recuperate.
The Love Islander insists that he plans to fight and defeat his American opponent in 2022.
Fury said, "The beginning was so incredible and I never thought anything would come my way after a victory on Dec 18.
"I cannot express how disappointed I am now and I hope that we can get this fight rescheduled for the New Year."
"I want this fight more than anything.
"I regretfully have to put my focus on recovery and a new reschedule date."
Paul will fight Tyron Woodley instead. The former UFC star is already in training and was offered $500,000 [PS377,000] to fight him if he wins a revenge knockout.
The Problem Child said: "For Furys it's an embarrassment.
"They said, "We'll fight Jake, Jake with a broken bone, Jake with a chest infection and Jake with our arms tied behind us."
"And then, when it came to fighting me actually, they pulled out. It's a pain, but it's what it is.
Paul said, "He has never achieved anything himself. His brother is the only reason he's anything.
He has had a silver spoon in the mouth his whole life. His brother has given him fame.
"He has never faced a real opponent. His opponents were all meant for defeat.
"It's scary to face - the trash talk, the pressure. All this? He tried to find a way out, but he cracked. "I truly believe that."
