JOHN FURY claimed he can “fight Mike Tyson to the death” in a bid to intimidate Jake Paul.
Paul was a special guest ringside commentator in Dubai this month as John’s son Tommy boxed in a last-minute exhibition bout.
And after Tommy went six rounds with Rolly Lambert, he clashed with his celebrity boxing rival amid rumours of another rescheduled fight. Amongst the chaos, his dad John then ripped off his top and threatened Paul, starting a war of words.
John said: “You, now, I want to fight you! I’m the king of the bare knuckle man, I can fight Mike Tyson to the death.” Paul hit back: “You’re embarrassing.”
Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, after suffering a rib injury last December and US visa issues in August. His Stateside travel restriction still persists today, leaving Paul’s side adamant the fight must take place in the UK. Most Valuable Promotions tweeted: “Has to be Manchester or London.
“Jake Paul will not allow travel to be an excuse for this fight to not happen.”
Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career. Meanwhile Fury, 23, returned this month in his late notice exhibition against substitute Lambert, 33.
After he cruised past six rounds, the two traded words and an agreement to fight in 2023 was struck. Talks between the opposing camps are still ongoing.
