Tommy Fury promised to take away Jake Paul’s undefeated boxing record on Sunday, and he did just that against his heated rival in Saudi Arabia.
After two previously failed attempts to book the fight, Fury (9-0) and Paul (6-1) finally got in the ring, and it was the younger brother of heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury who got his hand by split decision to stay undefeated in his professional career.
Paul has been the target of much hatred from fans, media and fellow fighters since his foray into combat sports, and to little surprise, many celebrated his demise.
Check below for the top Twitter reacts to Fury’s victory over Paul in the ESPN+ pay-per-view headliner.
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Alan Jouban
Jake with the late entrance really killed the vibe. Not sure if this was intentional or if so that it worked out. #PaulVsFury
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 26, 2023
Mike Perry
I’m not gonna be that guy who sits here and talk shit while these boys get in there and make money for their families and entertain the crowd I’m happy for them and I’m watching the fight.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 26, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
Somehow, I’m excited to watch this fight 😅 #PaulFury
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 26, 2023
Arnold Allen
Lets hurry this along its bedtime on a sundiii
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) February 26, 2023
Boston Salmon
JAKE PAUL changed the gamed. For Good & Bad. Start of a new Era.
— Boston Salmon (@bostonboomboom) February 26, 2023
Teddy Atlas
Paul – Fury, both fighters have already struck ‘Oil’, time to see who can ‘hit’ a chin. #PaulFury
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 26, 2023
Skip Bayless
Watching LeBron rally … as I watch Jake Paul fight a real boxer, Tommy Fury.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 26, 2023
Terrance McKinney
I thought fury was gonna guillotine Paul in the first 10 seconds
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 26, 2023
Eryk Anders
Looks like Jake is gonna rely on his wrestling in this match
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) February 26, 2023
Mike Coppinger
Tommy Fury takes opening round. Ended it with a few good shots. Lots one inside fighting in Round 1. 10-9, Fury #PaulFury
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 26, 2023
Luke Thomas
Fury may have stolen the round, but Paul was better and more consistent.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 26, 2023
Terrance McKinney
Fury is lookin better than I expected
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 26, 2023
Mike Perry
Tommy came out blazing
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 26, 2023
Teddy Atlas
‘Punch and clutch’, the jab of Fury’s was the difference. 1-0 Fury. #PaulFury
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 26, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
Jake Paul really isn’t a bad boxer. Like his mechanics, mannerism, it’s all pretty solid. Fury isn’t as polished as I thought he was going to look in my head. Maybe I’m comparing him to Tyson Fury too much. #PaulVsFury
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 26, 2023
Peter Carroll
We’re only two rounds in, but I’m pretty sure Jake Paul has never been in a fight like this.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) February 26, 2023
Brian Campbell
Fury establishing a solid jab early to frustrate Jake. Reach advantage coming into play.
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) February 26, 2023
Alan Jouban
Jake’s plan seems to be attack low with the jab to set up the big right over the top. Missing so far. #PaulVsFury
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 26, 2023
Mke Coppinger
Fury controlling action with jab for most part, Paul hasn’t been able to land the right hand yet. 2-0, Fury #PaulFury
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 26, 2023
Andreas Hale
I have Jake Paul up 2-0 but it could easily be scored the other way for Fury.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) February 26, 2023
Arnold Allen
Should’ve gone to bed 🤔 these guys arent bad enough that its funny and not good enough that its good
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) February 26, 2023
Tom Lawlor
Lol Radio Raheem “I love you too”
— FILTHY Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) February 26, 2023
Teddy Atlas
Jab of Paul was effective when he used it, needs more though. #PaulFury
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 26, 2023
Michael Chiesa
Tyson Fury should go punk Logan Paul for talking like that on the mic during the fight.
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 26, 2023
Luke Thomas
Paul looks rattled a bit. Fury’s relative physicality and sometimes even activity just won’t let Paul get comfortable.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 26, 2023
Jed Meshew II
So, ummmm, all the talk about Jake Spaulding only beating old dudes is really looking true… 39-37 Fury. His best round.
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) February 26, 2023
Chris Mannix
I’ve got it 3-1 Fury through four. Tommy is boxing better than I’ve seen him in previous fights. Jake can’t quite find the range for that right hand.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 26, 2023
Peter Carroll
Paul really didn’t need that point deduction. Shit or get off the pot time.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) February 26, 2023
Ariel Helwani
Wow Jake gets deducted a point (it seems) for a blow to the back of the head in the 5th. Could be very costly
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 26, 2023
Teddy Aslas
Paul falls in a bit top heavy with his jab. Needs to double it. #PaulFury
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 26, 2023
Andreas Hale
Big combination from Paul opens the round but Fury takes it well. Overhand right from Paul grazes Fury. Uppercut from Fury lands flush. Another uppercut from Fury. Fury has found something.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) February 26, 2023
Boston Salmon
Jakey not looking so good 🥶
— Boston Salmon (@bostonboomboom) February 26, 2023
Matthew Wells
Now the ref takes a point from Fury. Wow. He’s putting himself in this one too much now. #PaulFury
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) February 26, 2023
Bill Simmons
The Jake Paul/Tommy Fury referee is a legitimate disaster. I think he wants to be in the fight.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) February 26, 2023
Michael Chiesa
Kim Winslow is a better ref than this clown. He’s still better than Mario Yamasaki though. #PaulVsFury
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 26, 2023
Matthew Wells
Jake got tagged repeatedly in the 7th. Another round for Fury.
67-64 Fury#PaulFury
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) February 26, 2023
Mike Coppinger
Down goes Tommy Fury!
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 26, 2023
Ariel Helwani
Paul knocks down Fury in the 8th
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 26, 2023
Michael Chiesa
HE’S ON SCRIPT!!!!!!!!!!!
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 26, 2023
Matthew Wells
10-8 Paul in the 8th round.
75-74 Fury is my final scorecard #PaulFury
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) February 26, 2023
Luke Thomas
There’s gonna be a rematch of this no matter what.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 26, 2023
Brett Okamoto
That was genuinely entertaining. Get a new referee and run it back.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 26, 2023
Terrance McKinney
Fury just took Paul’s undefeated record
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 26, 2023
Jimi Manuwa
At least we got the right result. Great fight. Respect to both fighters #PaulFury
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 26, 2023
Derek Brunson
Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul . I see a rematch coming . Y’all ain’t slick 😂😂😂 #PaulFury
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 26, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
There’s a lot of room for growth for Paul. I felt Tyson Fury was edging it out as well. These guys both made a nice bag! #PaulFury
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 26, 2023
E. Casey Leydon
Is Nate Diaz the big loser from Fury x Paul result?
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) February 26, 2023
Danny Segura
For those tripping over my scorecard, one judge had it that way, and seeing many of both MMA and boxing media members with the same scorecard.
75-74, Paul is a completely fine scorecard. Heck, he scored the only knockdown of the fight. #PaulFury
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) February 26, 2023
George Garcia
Pretty much what I was reading online, more calls for Fury winning the fight.
Very entertaining, according to many.
I’m sure we’ll see a rematch soon. https://t.co/vQmm63THGK
— Gorgeous George (@MMAJunkieGeorge) February 26, 2023
Teddy Atlas
Hey we know these are not World Class fighters and are ‘events’, they did not embarrass themselves at all, credible showing. #PaulFury
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 26, 2023
Tyron Woodley
Coming from someone that won’t risk and fight anyone! Fought two guys in one night instead of me. Sent me a deal and took Dillon. Dillon pulled out you called Tempur. @jakepaul tied up in a rematch. Let your balls finally drop! @ksi May 12th Abu Dhabi what’s the excuse!? https://t.co/yHB0qcqhzv
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) February 26, 2023