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JAKE PAUL has referred to Tommy Fury as “daddy’s little boy” and disclosed that he turned down a $15 million (£11.4 million) offer for a rematch.
The two last competed in February 2023 in Riyadh, where Fury emerged victorious by split decision, and many fans are eagerly awaiting a second encounter.
Fury defeated Paul by split decision in a Cruiserweight match in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
Instead, Paul is set to face a former world heavyweight champion in a professional match this December.
On social media platform X, Paul stated: “Respect to all the fighters who agreed to fight. We had to explore all options before making a decision.
“Guess who didn’t agree even for $15M? B***h, you and your father control everything you do. You are not a man; you are merely a boy. Daddy’s little boy.”
This is not the first occasion Paul has publicly criticized Fury for allegedly rejecting a fight.
In November 2024, he asserted in a now-deleted tweet that .
The Problem Child wrote: “I offered Fury $8M to fight on .
“He declined and is now facing an opponent… Now tell me who is really running?”
“A foolish daddy-controlled kid, shielded from the inevitable.”
Fury was initially slated to fight English MMA fighter Darren Till in January 2025 but withdrew, expressing concerns that Till would not adhere to professional standards.
The star made his return to the ring after an 18-month break in Budapest, Hungary, in April, defeating Bosnian boxer Kenan Hanjalic by unanimous decision.
Paul’s match against Joshua is scheduled to occur at Kaseya Centre in Miami on December 19.
The event, consisting of eight three-minute rounds, will be streamed live on Netflix.
Paul remarked: “This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day.
“When I win, every doubt will vanish, and no one can deny me the chance to contend for a world title. To all my critics, this is what you wanted.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jake Paul call Tommy Fury "daddy's little boy"?
Jake Paul referred to Tommy Fury as "daddy's little boy" to criticize him for allegedly turning down a lucrative rematch offer of $15 million.
What was the outcome of the last fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury?
In their last fight in February 2023, Tommy Fury won against Jake Paul by split decision.
When is Jake Paul’s upcoming fight?
Jake Paul is scheduled to fight a former world heavyweight champion on December 19 at Kaseya Centre in Miami.
