Tommy Fury reveals Jake Paul congratulated him after KSI victory, trolls say 'that didn’t happen'
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jake Paul seemingly congratulated Tommy Fury after his hard-fought victory over KSI in the main event of Misfits X DAZN: The Prime Card, held in Manchester on October 14.
Initially declared a draw at 57-57 by a judge, the decision was later revised to 57-56 in favor of Fury.
However, following the match, KSI voiced his discontent, labeling the decision as "robbery."
Jake Paul congratulates Tommy Fury after his bout with KSI
In a recent interview with Daily Mail Boxing, Fury disclosed that he received a message from Paul after the match.
"He messaged me the other day and said congratulations brother. You know, 'I could tell there's something wrong with your hand' and all this sort of stuff and being extra nice," Fury said.
He added, "I am ahead of this crossover thing now, and it's all right by saying because I beat the two best men in it. So whoever I wanna fight next is up to me."
In recent years, Jake Paul and KSI have expressed a clear desire to settle their turbulent relationship in the boxing ring.
Their feud has escalated in recent months, with Paul accusing KSI of mishandling the aftermath of his fight with Fury.
Internet reacts to Jake Paul praising Tommy Fury
Fans on the internet reacted to the statement made by Tommy Fury on Jake Paul. A user wrote, "Jake Paul is better than Logan, why don't they fight in a boxing match??" whereas one added, "That just didn’t happen did it."
Jake Paul is better than Logan, why don't they fight in a boxing match??
— Kam Alta (@kamxalta) November 3, 2023
A fan also added, "Looks like he’s staying in shape. might rematch jake dec. 15," while one said, "Just remember Jake said this after the bell."
looks like he’s staying in shape. might rematch jake dec. 15
— Negan’s Burner Account (@YaWifeInMeDms) November 3, 2023
Just remember Jake said this after the bell pic.twitter.com/oeB5zmMAlR
— Jamal Edwards (@jamaledwards141) November 3, 2023
A user also added, "This guy is insufferable, a shame that it’s just become more about the money than the sport of boxing for him. The way his brother is going but at least he has a very successful boxing career."
This guy is insufferable, a shame that it’s just become more about the money than the sport of boxing for him. The way his brother is going but atleast he has a very successful boxing career
— Manō (@_TauMamba) November 3, 2023