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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury is official as both fighters made the 185-pound weight limit for the fight. Earlier today at the official weigh-ins, 'TNT' weighed in at 184.5 pounds while Paul came in slightly lighter at 183.6 pounds.
As expected, that final face-off was all fireworks. After engaging in a bit of trash talk, Fury shoved Paul, prompting security to separate the men.
Watch the heated face-off between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury below:
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Paul and Fury will lock horns in the boxing ring at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 26. The pay-per-view will start at 2 PM ET, with the ring walk for the main event expected to be at 5 PM ET.
However, the time for the main event might differ depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
Based on the betting lines provided by Betting Insider Journal, 'The Problem Child' is a -150 favorite for the matchup against the 23-year-old Brit (+120 underdog).
Both fighters are undefeated in their careers. Since turning pro in 2020, Paul has registered six wins, with four of them coming via knockout.
'The Problem Child' holds wins against MMA legends such as former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, and multi-promotional champion Ben Askren.
In comparison, 'TNT' holds a record of 8-0, with four wins coming via stoppage. However, the British fighter barely has any recognizable names on his resume. The only two noteworthy opponents he has faced so far are Polish fighter Daniel Bocianski and former Bellator star Anthony Taylor.
Winner of Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight to receive a special WBC belt
During a press conference for Paul vs. Fury on Thursday, WBC revealed the special belt they have minted for the event. The sanctioning body has named it the 'Diriyah Champion' belt, which is reserved for the winner of the bout.
According to a report by talkSPORT, 'The Problem Child' will also receive a WBC ranking if he triumphs over Fury this Sunday. This means that Paul could technically become eligible to fight for a world title in his very next fight, with a win over 'TNT'.
On numerous occasions in the past, Jake Paul has stated his intention to become a world champion boxer.
