Jake Paul reveals Tommy Fury is harder puncher than Mike Tyson but brands Love Island star ‘an airhead’
JAKE PAUL revealed Tommy Fury punched harder than Mike Tyson – but aimed a dig at his boxing rival.
Fury became the first and so far only to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning their celebrity grudge match in 2023.
Paul has won five times since then – most recently against returning heavyweight great Tyson.
And the 11-1 American said it was Fury who hit harder than Iron Mike and ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley – who he twice beat.
Paul said on the All The Smoke Fight podcast: “Probably Tommy. I think more so his timing, right?
“I think timing is more important than anything. Like, Tyson was strong, Mike Tyson was strong, but Tommy had better timing and placement of punches.”
Paul, 28, beat Tyson, 58, over eight shorter two minute rounds with over 100 MILLION tuning in to watch on Netflix.
But 2019 Love Island star Fury was originally offered the bout – only to turn down the $8million (£6.4m) deal.
And Paul pointed the blame at Fury’s dad and coach John.
He said: “He was supposed to be the original person on Netflix and he thought he was worth more money. His ‘dadager’ is a f***ing idiot.
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“It’s bad and I feel bad. He is somewhat of an airhead and he’s listening to his father who is also an airhead.
“And so, he’s going to turn down the biggest payday of his life, the most viewed fight of his life and just ego. It’s just typical boxing.”
Fury, 25, has boxed just once since victory over Paul, beating KSI, 31, in a controversial decision in October 2023.
He then underwent hand surgery and was due to return in January against ex-UFC star Darren Till.
But Fury pulled out after Till threatened to KICK him in the head.