Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury undercard: Complete list of fights before main event in 2023 boxing match
Saudi Arabia will be the place to be when Jake Paul and Tommy Fury finally settle their in-ring rivalry on February 26th.
Fury turned pro in 2018. He mainly fights in England, this will be his first fight in Saudi Arabia. He is the first legitimate boxer Paul has faced in his career, with four wins by knockout. The half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury pulled out of two previous attempted fights with Paul.
Fury is ready to look Paul in the eye and punch him down with all his might.
“The only thing that can screw this up now is Jake Paul because I’m fit, I’m in shape, I’m ready, I was ready and I’m ready for this man,” Fury told The New York Post. “There isn’t a better sound to my ears than hearing me and Jake Paul on February 26th because I have a lot of things I want to put to bed on fight night.
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“A lot of people say this is going to be a 50/50, well, turn on the night and you’ll see what 50/50 looks like. I don’t give Jake Paul a chance at all, and he’d be lucky if I survived four rounds there.”
Paul also has four wins by knockout. His main competitive form was MMA fighters, YouTubers and a former basketball star.
Most Valuable Promotions director Paul has helped put together an undercard featuring some of the top fighters in boxing and several young prospects awaiting their chance. Here’s a look at the entire Paul vs Fury main map.
Undercard between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury
Ilunga Makabu vs. Badou Jack
- division/weight: Cruiserweight
- Macabu record: 29-2
- Jack record: 27-3-3
- belt at stake: WBC cruiserweight title
Ilunga Macabou defends the WBC cruiserweight title against Badou Jack in the co-main event. Makabu (29-2) won 19 straight after losing his first pro fight in 2008. After ending his unbeaten streak for the WBC cruiserweight title in 2016, Tony Bellow rebounded with ten straight wins.
“The Junior” beat Michal Cieslak for the WBC title in 2020 and has defended it twice. Makabu’s last fight was a split decision win over Thabiso Mchunu in January 2022.
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Jack (27-3-3) started boxing when he was 18 and has won the Swedish Championship five years in a row. Jack turned pro in 2009 and won the WBC super middleweight title in 2015 against Anthony Dirrell. He rose to light heavyweight and unsuccessfully fought for division gold. After losing to Jean Pascal in 2019, Jack has won five straight games. His last fight was a split decision win over Richard Rivera in August.
Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronnald Martinez
- division/weight: Super light
- Almaayuf record: 1-0
- Martinez record: 3-1-1
- belt at stake: N / A
Ziyad Almayuf competes in the second fight of his career Ronald Martinez. Almaayouf (1-0) made his debut in August, defeating Alfredo Alatorre by KO. Martinez (3-1-1) turned pro in 2021. He has gone 0-1-1 after starting his career at 3-0. The 19-year-old last fought in October, losing to Dilan Borja via split decision.
Muhsin Cason vs. Taryel Jafarov
- division/weight: Cruiserweight
- Cason record: 10:0
- Jafarov record: 18-5
- belt at stake: N / A
cruiserweight, Muhsin Cason meets Taryel Jafarov. Cason (10-0) turned pro in 2018. As of 2020, he has won four fights in a row by KO. The 29-year-old beat Steven Lyons in his last fight in February 2022.
Jafarov (18-5) turned pro in 2017. He’s on a ten-fight win streak with eight straight KO wins. His last fight was in November, a TKO win over Abi Khan.
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Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion
- division/weight: Light
- Samreen record: 7-0
- Simion record: 23-9
- belt at stake: N / A
Bader Samreen meets Viorel Simion. Samreen (7-0) turned pro in 2021. He won three fights in 2022, all via TKO, and six of his seven wins came via power punch. His last fight was a victory in November over Murodjon Yokubov.
Simion (23-9) turned pro in 2006. Simion, a former WBC International featherweight champion, beat David Kis for the 2015 WBF featherweight title. As of 2016, he has a 4-8 record. Simion ended a six-fight losing streak in his last fight in November against Maxim Railean.
When does Jake Paul play Tommy Fury?
- Date: Sunday February 26th
- Main card: 2 p.m. ET | 7pm GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT
- Main event: 4:30 am ET | 21:30 GMT | 8:30 a.m. AEDT
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury takes place on February 26th. The main card starts at 2 p.m. ET | 7pm GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT. Paul and Fury were scheduled to make their way to the ring around 4:30pm ET 9:30pm GMT | 8:30 a.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
| country | Date | Channel + live stream (main card) |
| United States | Sun. February 26th | ESPN+ PPV |
| Canada | Sun. February 26th | FITE.tv, DAZN |
| Great Britain | Sun. February 26th | BT sports fund |
| Australia | Mon. February 27th | Foxtel, Kayo Sports |
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will be available on ESPN+ PPV in the US. Fight fans can also watch the fight via cable and satellite pay-per-view providers.
In the UK, the fight will be available through BT Sport Box Office. In Australia, the fight is available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury price: How much is Paul-Fury?
In the US, you have to pay $9.99 per month for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or an annual subscription for $99.99/year. The Paul vs. Fury fight on PPV costs $49.99.
| product | Prices |
|---|---|
| Monthly ESPN+ subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney bundle with ad-supported Hulu | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle with Hulu No-Ads |
$19.99/month |
In the UK, the fight will be broadcast on BT Sport Box Office for £19.99.
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