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Jake Paul doubts fight with Tommy Fury 'will ever happen' as he prepares to fight Tyron Woodley

Jake Paul doubts fight with Tommy Fury will ever happen as he prepares to fight Tyron Woodley
The two personalities clashed backstage at Paul's last fight against Tyron Woodley in August and were due to settle their feud at the Amalie Arena in Florida this weekend.

Jake Paul doubts fight with Tommy Fury 'will EVER happen' as YouTuber prepares for second clash with Tyron Woodley after former UFC champion stepped in to replace Love Island star

  • Jake Paul says he doubts a fight with Tommy Fury 'will ever happen' in the future
  • The fight was due to take place this weekend before Fury pulled out due to injury
  • Former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley stepped up as replacement
  • Paul and Woodley will meet at the Amalie Arena in Florida this Saturday night

By James Cohen For Mailonline

Published: 16:46 GMT, 18 December 2021 | Updated: 16:46 GMT, 18 December 2021

Social media star Jake Paul says he doubts a fight with Tommy Fury 'will ever happen', after the British boxer pulled out of their arranged bout this weekend.

The two personalities clashed backstage at Paul's last fight against Tyron Woodley and were due to settle their feud at the Amalie Arena in Florida this weekend. 

However, the fight was called off earlier this month after Fury suffered a number of injuries and a bacterial chest infection during his training camp. 

Jake Paul doesn't think a fight with Tommy Fury 'will ever happen' after Brit pulled out bout
Jake Paul doesn't think a fight with Tommy Fury 'will ever happen' after Brit pulled out bout

Jake Paul doesn't think a fight with Tommy Fury 'will ever happen' after Brit pulled out bout

Fury claims that he suffered a number of injuries and a bacterial chest infection in training
Fury claims that he suffered a number of injuries and a bacterial chest infection in training

Fury claims that he suffered a number of injuries and a bacterial chest infection in training

As 'The Problem Child' prepares to take on Woodley for the second time this year, he's made it clear he thinks the opportunity has passed for Tyson Fury's younger brother.

Speaking to Showtime TV, Paul said: 'I don't think a fight will ever happen. I don't wanna give him the opportunity. He had his shot.

'I'd like to see him have to fight 20 more times to even get the same payday he was gonna get vs me. Sorry Tommy, it's not gonna happen.' 

The social media influencer didn't stop there, as he brandished a t-shirt taunting Fury at the weigh-ins with Woodley this week.

Jake Paul wore a shirt saying 'Tommy this could have been you' at his recent weigh-in
Jake Paul wore a shirt saying 'Tommy this could have been you' at his recent weigh-in

Jake Paul wore a shirt saying 'Tommy this could have been you' at his recent weigh-in

The shirt reads: 'Tommy this could have been you' with an arrow pointed in the direction of his opponent.  

Former Love Island contestant, Fury, drew a lot of backlash after backing out of the fight and leaving Paul with no opponent just two weeks prior to the bout. 

Luckily, former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley stepped up on short notice in an attempt to redeem his loss against Paul in the summer.

The YouTube star won via split decision at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in August and claimed the only way for Woodley to earn a rematch would be to get a tattoo of the Cleveland native's name - which he did. 

As well as that victory, Paul has picked up professional boxing wins against YouTuber AnEsonGib, former basketball player Nate Robinson, and a retired MMA fighter in Ben Askren. 

Tyron Woodley (right) has stepped in as a late replacement and faces Paul for the second time
Tyron Woodley (right) has stepped in as a late replacement and faces Paul for the second time

Tyron Woodley (right) has stepped in as a late replacement and faces Paul for the second time

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