Paul heard the same thing and looks to change the narrative as the social media-influencer-turned-boxer revealed on Friday he's taking on Tommy Fury on Dec. 18 from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
Paul and Fury competed on the same main card at the end of August. Fury (7-0, 4 KOs) the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, began the main card with a lackluster decision win over former MMA fighter and Paul's training partner Anthony Taylor.
“Jake Paul is about to learn a serious life lesson. This is my world, and he doesn’t belong here,” said Fury in a press release. “I’m not one of these MMA men or basketball players, I have been boxing my whole life. On December 18 I will show the world the difference between a YouTuber and a real fighting man."
Paul has shaken up the combat sports landscape since he's burst onto the scene. After knocking out British YouTube star AnEsonGib in his debut in Januury 2020 and defeating Robinson 10 months later with a knockout heard around the world, Paul made quick work of former MMA champion Ben Askren in April with a first-round knockout.
The win over Askren was Paul’s first victory over a seasoned professional fighter and he followed it up with an impressive performance against former UFC welterweight champion Woodley, arguably his most dangerous opponent to date.
"The Problem Child" and Love Island reality TV star got into a heated altercation backstage after the card to a conclusion. It didn't get physical but it was evident Paul and Fury were going to meet sooner rather than later.
“I started my professional boxing career less than two years ago on January 30th, 2020. Four fights, three pay-per-views, two as the headliner, and one sold-out arena, I’m looking forward to my toughest challenge yet and continuing to prove the critics wrong,” said Paul.
“Fight a real boxer, they’ve said, and that is exactly what I’m doing. An undefeated boxer from the legendary Fury bloodline. However, this one is more than just boxing for me. It’s for America and showing the world there is no other country that gives you the opportunity to achieve whatever you set your mind to. It’s for every young person who has a dream and dedicates their life to achieving it.
"On December 18 I’m continuing to fulfill my dreams and turning a Fury into a fumbles.”