More information has been revealed on the agreement between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their boxing bout. Their long-awaited clash is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on February 26.
According to talkSports' boxing editor Michael Benson, there is a clause in the contract that will trigger a rematch between the two if 'The Problem Child' loses on February 26. It's safe to say that Jake Paul wants an opportunity to immediately avenge his loss should he come up short in his first outing against Tommy Fury.
Benson tweeted:
"Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury has a rematch clause for if Jake loses."
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It doesn't appear that 'TNT' has that privilege, which means he would have to get it right the first time or risk joining the growing list of the YouTuber's victims. After it was revealed that the YouTuber-turned-boxer has a rematch clause, many fans commented with their thoughts on the reasoning behind the same:
"I don't see why he'd do that, if he's gonna take one beating why take another? Matchroom would never do that!"
"Because Jake is the A-side, it has nothing to do with Jake being doubtful about his win."
"Standard. Floyd, Canelo, Tank, everyone you like have rematch clauses."
'The Problem Child' will be competing against a legitimate professional boxer for the first time in his career, and fans are eager to see just how far 'The Problem Child' can go against elite boxers.
Jake Paul's brother Logan returns to WWE
'The Problem Child' has been in the headlines for his bout with Tommy Fury being finalized and also for his announcement about joining the PFL this year. His brother Logan also made headlines as he returned to WWE last night as a surprise entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match.
'The Maverick' has impressed many with how quickly he has adapted to pro wrestling and hasn't looked out of place. The Impaulsive host entered the match at No.29 and lasted over ten minutes before being eliminated by eventual winner Cody Rhodes.
It will be interesting to see what WWE has planned for 'The Maverick' at this year's WrestleMania. He impressed in his in-ring debut last year as he teamed with The Miz to defeat Rey and Dominick Mysterio.