5 reasons why Jake Paul should not take a boxing match against Tommy Fury

Jake Paul has found his way into mainstream combat sports contention off the back of a few solid performances. The most impressive of those came against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley last month.

However, he has consistently caught the ire of athletes, fans and pundits for his reluctance to fight professional boxers. Instead, he has limited himself to celebrities and MMA fighters at the tail end of their careers.

However, one professional who's had Paul's name on his lips for quite a while is Tommy Fury. The two shared more than just a boxing card on August 29. They found themselves in a heated exchange in the hallways of the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse following Paul's latest win.

Tommy Fury has been gunning for a fight against Jake Paul for quite some time. While he has emerged unsuccessful in all his attempts up until now, having fought Paul's sparring partner, Fury may just be inching closer to his end goal.

But will a fight against the Englishman truly help Paul further his career? In this article, we take a look at why Jake Paul should duck a fight against Tommy Fury.

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#5. Tommy Fury hails from a proud lineage of boxers, unlike Jake Paul

Boxing is a staple for members of the Fury family. With representation in some of the hardest weight classes, the Fury family is a mainstay inside the squared circle. They have grown to a kind of infamy that no other family has ever been able to achieve.

Tommy Fury's older half-brother, Tyson, has scaled the highest peak in the sport. The patriarchs of the Fury family, John and Peter, are the ones who seemingly kicked things off for the family's success. A total of nine members of the Fury family indulge in the art of pugilism. Tyson and Tommy Fury stand tall as the best of the lot.

Should Jake Paul find himself going toe-to-toe against Tommy Fury, he would have to exercise a lot more caution than he has across his career in boxing so far. 'The Problem Child' would certainly be heading towards a hard-fought fight, likely one he wouldn't be able to win.

#4. Jake Paul almost got knocked out by Tyron Woodley

One image broke the internet from the fight between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley. It showed Paul slumped over the ropes with Woodley lurking over him. That was the moment when 'The Problem Child' got caught with a massive shot and almost tumbled out of the ring.

While Woodley is a battle-hardened veteran, his peak is behind him. The best outcome that Jake Paul could coax out of that fight was a split decision win. So his chances of weathering the storm that Tommy Fury brings seem bleak at best.

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#3. Tyson and John Fury would be at Tommy Fury's side during training

With the likes of heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury at his side, Tommy Fury is a force to be reckoned with. Given the possibility of Tyson being involved in his camp, 'TNT' could very well present too big of a challenge for Jake Paul to cope with.

John Fury has also been a mainstay at Tommy Fury's side. John and Tommy Fury recently had a row ahead of the latter's fight in the United States. The scrap between the two resulted in John deserting his son's camp for two days. However, upon his return, they went right back into the thick of things and Tommy Fury emerged triumphant in his test against Anthony Taylor.

Having had the advice of both Tyson and John Fury throughout his career so far, Tommy has certainly had elite boxing knowledge surrounding him. Given Jake Paul's relative inexperience, it stands to reason Tommy's strong camp would provide him the edge.

#2. Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have a vast divide in terms of experience

Having fought fellow YouTubers, celebrities, non-boxers and fighters inching further away from their prime, Jake Paul is yet to be tested against an experienced boxer.

Tommy Fury holds an unblemished record of 7-0. Four of Fury's wins have come by way of KO/TKO. Jake Paul, meanwhile, has brought three of his four fights to an end before the final bell.

Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul 👀(via @BTSportBoxing)pic.twitter.com/RmHXnQTtON

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 30, 2021

Although Tommy Fury has largely fought low-level opposition over the course of his fledgling boxing career, the talent that he brings to the ring cannot be understated. And despite Paul's victories so far, it seems unlikely he'd have the same success against a relatively experienced pro-boxer.

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#1. A Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul rematch might sell better

A businessman at heart, Jake Paul will always look to make the more lucrative fight. And in terms of profit, a fight against Tommy Fury would likely pale in comparison to a rematch with Tyron Woodley.

Tyron Woodley: “I feel like I won the fight. F*** the Tommy Fury fight, me and Jake need to run that back. I want a rematch.”Jake Paul responds by telling Woodley that if he gets the ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo, he’ll give him the rematch - Woodley agrees and they shake hands.

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 30, 2021

Their feud has only been emboldened by the wager that they have set up. The possibility of Woodley getting permanently inked and sporting Jake Paul's name on his body has only upped the ante and attracted more attention to their feud.

The way Tyron Woodley lobbied for a fight during the in-ring interview suggests that he may get the rematch sooner rather than later. That is, as long as he indulges Jake Paul and gets the tattoo done according to the guidelines proposed by 'The Problem Child' himself.