TOMMY FURY broke down in tears after his stunning split-decision victory over Jake Paul.
TNT Fury picked up the crucial win despite being KNOCKED DOWN in the final round.
While BOTH fighters had points deducted in a crazy bout in Saudi Arabia.
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John Fury praises Paul
After their long bitter feud, John Fury has graciously praised Jake Paul for his talent and desire.
Speaking post-win for his son, John said: "Jake Paul is a lot better than I thought he was.
"He has the right to say he is a professional boxer because he impressed the hell out of me.
"He took great shots, he gave great shots and he served up a fight that was a lot better than some British champions and high level boxers.
"But don't forget they are raw novices. He [Tommy] made his father very proud and you know what, Paul's family can be equally as proud as him because he showed determination, grit and steel and they both wanted to win that bad."
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Froch delighted by result
Carl Froch has named Tommy Fury's win as good for boxing purists as the YouTuber was defeated via a split decision.
Jake Paul and Froch have had their differences before and the American has called out the 45-year-old before.
Froch told BT Sport after the fight last night: "He's done professional boxing purists a massive favour by shutting up Jake Paul.
"He can't call himself a professional boxer because he's gone in against a novice pro and got absolutely whooped. He got obliterated."
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Molly-Mae's sweet tribute
Molly-Mae Hague shared a sweet tribute to her boyfriend Tommy Fury after his win yesterday.
She decided to stay back home in the UK and watch on TV with baby daughter Bambi, her sister Zoe and pals Maura Higgins, Ellen Graham and Stephanie Lam for a watching party.
Molly-Mae took to Instagram writing: "Never in doubt."
She also posted a loved up snap of the couple with their baby saying: "The pressure on that boy's shoulders. I will never ever know how he dealt with it.
"Never been more proud of anyone in my life.
"Get home to us our champ."
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Tyson loses bet despite Tommy win
Tyson Fury has lost a £100,000 bet, even though Tommy defeated Jake Paul last night.
With the stakes high, Tommy did not crack under the pressure and managed to seal a split decision victory.
But it was not good enough to save his older brother considerable cash as Tyson had bet that Tommy would stop Paul inside the distance.
Pre-fight, Tyson told iFL TV: "Tommy knocks out 90 per cent of people that he spars with or drops them at least, so he's a very hard puncher and Jake Paul will find that out tomorrow.
"I've got 100 racks on it for an inside-the-distance stoppage, so if he loses, then I'll lose 100 bags as well. I've got him at 3-1."
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Fighting Talk
One of Jake Paul's arch rivals KSI, has seemingly called out both the American and Tommy Fury on Twitter.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer celebrated gleefully as Paul lost to Fury and he confidently said he believes he could beat both.
KSI wrote: "Honestly I would destroy both Jake Paul and Tommy Fury."
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Jake Paul says rematch agreed
Jake Paul has said he spoke to Tommy Fury in the medical room after the fight.
And Fury has agreed to him that they will have the rematch.
He said: “I just spoke to Tommy in the medical room and he said ‘yeah, let’s go. let’s do it again’.”
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From from an elated Tommy Fury
When pressed on a potential rematch, TNT Fury added: "If he wants a rematch he can have it.
"I want to see my baby girl and my missus and spend some time at home."
A dejected Paul said: "All respect to Tommy he won, don't judge me by m wins judge me by my losses, I'll come back.
"I think we deserve a rematch, it was a good fight, a close fight."
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Tommy Fury breaks down after win
An emotional Tommy Fury broke down in tears after his huge win over Jake Paul.
Fury said in the immediate aftermath: "These are tears of joy. Jake was a true warrior. He was a better man than I expected."
On the being knocked down late in the fight, he said: "It was not a knockdown, it was a slip.
"He took good shots and he was much better than I thought he was."
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Punch stats revealed
The punch stats for Jake Paul's clash with Tommy Fury have been revealed.
Fury, 23, threw nearly DOUBLE the number of punches Paul did, pumping out 302 to his rival's 157.
But both men only landed at a near 30 per cent clip, with Paul finding the target 49 times to Fury's 88 successful strikes.
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Molly-Mae's reacton
Molly-Mae Hague broke down in tears last night as she discovered that Tommy Fury had defeated Jake Paul.
The new mum, 23, refused to watch the hotly anticipated fight and hid in her room while her sister and closest friends screened it from her living room.
As soon as the result was announced, Molly's sister Zoe ran into her room to tell her the happy news.
Molly, who was seen feeding baby Bambi, broke down as they all celebrated.
They were joined by Maura Higgins and Stephanie Lam for the big moment.
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Capturing the moment
Look at the emotional on Tommy Fury's face the moment is name was read out as the winner…
Sheer joy as soon as his name was read out.
He's banished some demons with this win.
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Paul spoke to Fury in medical room
Jake Paul has revealed he spoke to Tommy Fury in the medical room after the fight.
And Fury confirmed to him that they can do it all over again.
He said: "I just spoke to Tommy in the medical room and he said 'yeah, let's go. let's do it again'."
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More from Jake Paul
Paul said: "It is what it is, this is boxing and look, I've already won in life, man. I've already won. I'm a winner in every single way.
"I have an amazing family, amazing friends, amazing work ethic. I've made it further than I ever thought I would and beyond.
"This is definitely a humbling experience, I'll take it on the chin and get back in the gym and run it back."
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Jake Paul: The rematch is agreed
Jake Paul revealed Tommy Fury has ALREADY agreed to rematch – and believes he knows why he lost.
The YouTuber-turned prizefighter tasted defeat for the first time in his seven professional bouts.
Paul said: "Like I said, we're going to come back and get that W. Don't judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. We're going to come back stronger."
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Tommy Fury and Jake Paul embrace
The picture that we never thought we'd see.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury shared a warm embrace at the end of the fight.
And we could very much see a rematch it seems too.
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Tonight I became Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury's cleaner boxing throughout the final round saw him win the fight of his life, which he dedicated to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and baby daughter Bambi.
He said: "Tonight I made my own legacy. I am Tommy Fury.
"I want to dedicate tonight to my baby girl and my missus, I love you, I can't wait to see you. This fight was for you. I love you."
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KSI next?
Fury said: "At the end of the day KSI can sit back in his chair in London and says what he wants."
He confirms he would take the fight with dad John agreeing.
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Doubling down
Fury is adamant he will knock Jake out in the rematch.
He admits there was huge pressure on his shoulders but still delivered on the big stage.
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John Fury approves
Big John says Jake Paul can now call himself a professional boxer.
He even goes on to hail the YouTuber-turned prizefighter.
Maybe there won't be so much needle in the rematch.
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Rematch?
Fury says: "One hundred per cent.This was my first main event the world was watching me."
He expects to stop Jake Paul in their rematch.
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Here comes Tommy
The victor is about to address the media.
We will keep you updated.
- Wally Downes Jr
Paul adds…
"That was a good fight, he was impressed by my skill.
"It was cool, I love the sport for this reason, you can be enemies before, beat the blood out of each other, and then afterwards there is respect there.
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Jake goes on…
"KSI is yet to fight a real opponent, so we don't know his skill level, but that is still a massive fight.
"I just spoke to Tommy in the medical room and he said 'yeah, let's go. let's do it again'.
"I have to prove I can fight a better fight than I did tonight.
"I have to watch the tape and disect it.
"I don't want to sit here and make excuses but I know I can be better."
- Wally Downes Jr
Paul continues…
"I never landed the right flush, I could not get my best shots going.
"I never had that energy and that happens. I felt like it in the first Woodley fight but I pulled it off.
"Maybe we do the rematch right back here."
- Wally Downes Jr
Jake Paul has entered the media room..
"Good fight, a war, I didn't have my best performance, he won fair and square and I have to take it on the chin.
"I could not my gameplan going, you win some and lose some.
"He was really well prepared and it was more of a reflexion of my own performance, I felt flat.
"He was exactly the fighter I expected him to be, his combinations were a bit more impressive but it was more about my performance."
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