Tommy Fury Beats Jake Paul by Split Decision in Saudi Arabia

Tommy Fury, the brother of heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury won the much anticipated fight by a split decision. After eight rounds, one judge scored it 75-74 to Paul and the other two scored it 76-73 to Fury.

23-year-old Fury said “for the past two years this is all that has consumed my life. Tonight I made my own legacy – I am Tommy Fury… I had the world on me, pressure on my shoulders and I came through. This is a world title fight to me, this is my destiny, my fate.”

“This is my first main event. If he wants a rematch, bring it on! Jake Paul took some good shots – he’s a far better boxer than I thought he was”, said the Love Island star.

26-year-old YouTube star, Paul said “All respect to Tommy, he won. Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses.” “I don’ know if I agree with the judges, it is what it is but that is boxing world.”

Several celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment attended the fight in the open-top Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, including footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and Mike Tyson.

Fury dedicated the fight to his new born daughter Bambi, whose name was written on his robe.

Visit www.africanpridemagazine.com for more.