Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks

After years of build-up and multiple cancellations, both fighters in Saudi Arabia face an almighty grudge match this weekend.

YouTube star Paul has won all six of his professional fights so far, but is facing a full-time boxer for the first time in his career, although his record is being questioned.

Fury has won his first eight fights as a pro against limited opponents, although he has rarely fully convinced. Coming from a famous boxing family that also includes half-brother and WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury, the former Love Island star is under a lot of pressure.

The winner receives an official WBC world ranking. Paul would get a top 40 finish while Fury would fight for a cruiserweight.

This fight has failed twice before, but finally Paul and Fury will put an end to their bitter rivalry once and for all. Here’s everything you need to know about combat.

Paul vs Fury Date, Start Time, Venue and Ring Walks

Paul vs Fury is scheduled for eight rounds of three minutes and will take place on Sunday 26th February 2023 at the 15,000 capacity Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Main Event ringwalks are expected around 21:30 GMT, although this is subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.

The undercard was scheduled to start around 18:30 GMT.

Paul vs Fury Full Length Fight Card/Undercard

In the main support of the night, Ilunga Makabu defends his WBC cruiserweight title against Badou Jack.

This is Makabu’s third defense, but he hasn’t fought in over a year since defeating Thabiso Mchunu. Jack, on the other hand, has a five-win streak underway after back-to-back losses to Marcus Browne and Jean Pascal.

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury

Ilunga Makabu vs. Badou Jack

Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronald Martinez

Muhsin Cason vs. Taryel Jafarov

Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion

Adam Saleh vs. Stuart Kellogg

How to watch Paul vs Fury

TV channel: Paul vs Fury is available to watch live in the UK on pay-per-view via BT Sport Box Office, priced at £19.95.

Live broadcast: Those who bought the fight can also watch it live online via the BT Sport Box Office website or app.

Live broadcast: Follow the live coverage across the map with Standard Sport’s dedicated fight night blog.

Fight prediction between Paul and Fury

When it comes to professional boxing, Paul has nothing to lose.

Fury, from a family with a boxing tradition, simply cannot be defeated here. A few years ago Fury would have been a clear favorite but Paul has made great strides, albeit under somewhat favorable circumstances.

As tempting as it may be to jump into the idea that Paul can have an actual boxer, Fury has to be the favourite.

Paul apparently has a unilateral rematch clause in his contract. So if he loses, we can certainly expect a second fight down the line.

Fury wins by KO.

Results of the weigh-in between Paul and Fury

All fighters will step on the scales in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with Paul and Fury fighting in cruiserweight – a division with a 185lb limit.

Check back later this week for the final weights.

Paul vs Fury betting odds

Paul wins: 4/5

Rage to win: 6/5

Draw: 1.12

Paul wins by points or decision: 15/8

Paul wins by knockout or TKO: 5/2

Rage to win by points or decision: 5/1

Fury wins by knockout or TKO: 5/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).