Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are two names that have been making headlines in the world of combat sports recently. Both men are professional boxers and have been making waves with their performances in the ring.
The long-standing feud finally came to a conclusion at Diriyah Arena on Sunday evening, after two previous scheduled meetings had to be cancelled. The two men finally clashed yesterday in what was, undoubtedly one of the biggest ‘influencer boxing’ matches of the year. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the fight, which would see two of the sport’s biggest names go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy.
It was on Sunday when Jake Paul, a social media star-turned-boxer, faced Tommy Fury in an eight-round cruiserweight fight, finally heeding the calls to fight a “real boxer.” Although Paul fought well, Fury was able to narrowly escape with a split decision victory.
One of the highlights of the fight was when Paul landed a perfectly timed left hand, causing Fury to lose balance and touch the canvas for a knockdown. However, Fury was not seriously hurt by the punch and managed to recover to finish the fight.
Despite Paul’s knockdown, Fury won the fight with two judges scoring the bout 76-73 in his favour, while one judge scored it 75-74 for Paul. The knockdown added some extra drama before the official scorecards were read.
With a triumphant over YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, Fury won the newly created WBC Diriyah Belt and, controversially, rose to the WBC cruiserweight ranks. Fury was retaining an undefeated 8-0 professional record.
Let’s breakdown the money, how much did both fighters make?
Jake Paul is reportedly received a guaranteed minimum of £2.6 million, plus 65% of pay-per-view revenues, and an estimated total £9.8 million.
Tommy Fury share is reported figure of £1.6 million guaranteed and 35% of PPV money, and an estimated total of £5.4 million.
The fight lasted eight three-minute rounds which lasted a total of 24 minutes (1440 seconds).
Money made by time…
If we break down the fight by time here’s how the data looks:
Per Second
Jake Paul – £6,840
Tommy Fury – £3,753
Per Minute
Jake Paul – £408,842
Tommy Fury – £225,186
The average salary in the UK is around £38,000, using the figures above Jake Paul would have made this in 5 seconds & Tommy in 10 seconds!
Money made per punch…
What about the social media followers?
The pair also saw a rise in followers on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter since the fight started, with Tommy gaining slightly less that Jake overall.
Lets start off with Tommy … on Instagram we saw Tommy’s followers rise from 4.5 million followers to 4.8 million followers, his YouTube grew a huge 68,000 to 140,000 followers and his Twitter saw an increase in followers from 315,000 to 337,000!
Although, Jake’s Instagram following grew from 22 million to 22.2 million followers, his YouTube grew from 17.1 million followers to 17.2 million followers and lastly, his twitter following rose by 100,000 followers – yesterday it was 4.5 million and now it is 4.6 million!
Altogether, on all socials, Tommy gained 394,000 followers with Jake gaining 394,000 followers.
A Bit About Jake Paul
Jake Paul is an American YouTuber, social media personality, and professional boxer. He first gained fame as a member of the YouTube group Team 10 before branching out on his own and launching his own YouTube channel. Paul is known for his flamboyant personality and his willingness to take risks, both inside and outside the ring.
Jake Paul’s boxing career started in 2018 when he made his professional debut against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji. He won the fight via TKO in the fifth round, which generated a lot of buzz and attention. He then went on to fight former NBA player Nate Robinson in November 2020, which he won via knockout in the second round.
In April 2021, Paul faced his toughest opponent to date, former MMA fighter Ben Askren. Paul won the fight in the first round via knockout, further establishing himself as a legitimate fighter in the boxing world.
Paul’s boxing style has been criticised by some for its lack of finesse and technical skill, but there is no denying that he has shown impressive power and athleticism in the ring. He has also been able to leverage his fame and social media presence to attract big-name opponents and generate huge pay-per-view numbers, making him a valuable commodity in the boxing world.
As of my knowledge cut-off, Jake Paul’s record is 3 wins and 0 losses, with all three wins coming via knockout. While some boxing purists may be sceptical of his skills, there is no denying that he has made a significant impact on the sport and has attracted a large following of fans who are eager to see him continue fighting.
A Bit About Tommy Fury
Source: Sky Sports
Tommy Fury, on the other hand, is a British professional boxer and reality TV star. He first rose to prominence as a contestant on the popular British reality show “Love Island”. However, he has since turned his attention to boxing and has quickly established himself as one of the rising stars of the sport.
Tommy Fury’s boxing career began in 2018, shortly after his appearance on the reality TV show “Love Island”. He won his professional debut against Jevgenijs Andrejevs via points decision in December 2018. Since then, he has fought and won several more fights, gradually building up his record and gaining experience in the ring.
Fury has shown himself to be a skilled and technical boxer, with a focus on precision and accuracy rather than brute strength. He has a strong jab and footwork, which he uses to control the pace of his fights and set up his punches.
One of Fury’s most high-profile fights to date was against fellow prospect Anthony Taylor in August 2021. Fury won the fight via unanimous decision, further establishing himself as a rising star in the boxing world.
Tommy Fury’s professional record stands at 8 wins and 0 losses, with 4 of those wins coming via knockout. While he is still early in his career, Fury has shown a lot of promise and potential, and many fans are eager to see how far he can go in the sport. With his impressive skills and growing fan base, Fury is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
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