‘Keep running scared’ – Tommy Fury fires back at Jake Paul’s rematch offer and claims it is LESS than first fight
TOMMY FURY has hit back at Jake Paul’s offer to rematch and claimed it is LESS than he made for winning their initial fight.
Fury is the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.
That came after he had to twice pull out of the bout, for a rib injury in 2021 and then amid a US visa issues the following year.
Talk of a rematch has ensued in the years since and a recent online back-and-forth saw Paul claim the “ship has sailed”.
Then just 24 hours later, he made a huge U-turn and publicly offered Fury $3million (£2.3m) to rematch or $4m (£3m) to do is in the US.
But Fury fired back: “Why would I agree to that when it’s less than our first fight AND I beat you. You’re deluded.
“You claim to be a good businessman, if you want to talk business properly, I’m there.
“But don’t throw me stupid offers you know won’t get accepted. It’s clear to see that you’re just using the money as an excuse to get away from this rematch.
“You brag about making $50M for fights but yet won’t pay up for the only real fight you have left.
“Showing your true colours my friend. Keep running scared. I’ll see you very soon…”
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It comes after Paul posted: “I’m offering Tommy Fury $3M to fight me in 2025.
“The number is $4M if he can legally get into the US. Let’s see who is ducking who.”
Fury originally took to Instagram in a rare social media video to hit out at Paul for recently calling out Anthony Joshua.
But Paul – after announcing four new female signings to his Most Valuable Promotions banner – countered back at Fury.
He posted: “Tommy Fumbles Fury…the ship has sailed mate. I’m trying to build the sport. You are trying to make a payday and hit the pub.
“No judgement. We are just different.”
Fury, 25, then replied: “No worries at all mate, hope that loss doesn’t eat you up too much.
“Just know, that you never had enough balls to try and avenge your loss. You’re right, we are different… I’m a winner and you’re a loser.”
And Paul, 28, responded with: “You turned down $6M plus upside to headline Netflix against me.
“Your dadager and you may be the two dumbest dingbats the UK has ever created. Oh and you can’t travel to the US you w****r…sooooo
“Ship has sailed unless you take $3M and we run it in 2025. Let us know.
“You literally have ZERO opportunity other than fighting me or the other jumping jack pullout artist.”
Paul most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them.
Tyson was offered the scrutinised comeback bout after Fury declined the chance to rematch Paul on the streaming service.
And over 100 MILLION would watch Paul’s win on Netflix – prompting shock talks to face Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.
But Canelo walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.
Showing your true colours my friend. Keep running scared. I’ll see you very soon…
Tommy Fury
And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua, 35, on his podcast.
Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.
“He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”
But Fury slammed: “Just wanted to give a little opinion on everything I’ve been seeing on social media lately.
“Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua – just wanted to come on here and remind everybody that that bum couldn’t even beat me when I basically had a broken hand.
“I had one hand and he still lost. Jake Paul, I’m still your daddy and everybody weighing this fight up, don’t bother because he ain’t worth a shilling.
“And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.”
Fury’s last fight saw him beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery.
He was due to do so against Darren Till in January but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head.