The February 26th boxing match in Saudi Arabia will be live on FITE in Europe, Asia, Canada, Brazil and India; Watch "The Problem Child's" toughest test yet on the only platform that has carried every Jake Paul fight
New York, NY (February 10, 2023):--The long-awaited match-up between Jake "The Problem Child" Paul and Tommy Fury will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 26th and will be presented by FITE across Europe and Asia, and in Brazil, Canada and India.
Order Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury on FITE in select regions now.
The fight, contested at 185 pounds and is contracted for eight rounds, marks the first time Paul, who is 6-0 with four knockouts, will face a professional boxer in a match. Tommy Fury, the brother of heavy weight champion Tyson Fury, is 8-0, has several more years of training over his competition.
"The moment of truth has finally arrived," Jake Paul said in a statement. "On Feb. 26th, I will get in the ring with a 'real boxer,' an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is."
The Paul vs. Fury card will be co-produced by Saudi Arabia's Skill Challenge Entertainment Enterprises and Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, in association with Fury promoter Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank.
In the co-main event, former two-weight world champion from Sweden Badou Jack will face WBC cruiserweight champion from Congo and South Africa, Ilunga Makabu.
"The whole world loves boxing, and we've seen fans tune in for Jake Paul again and again since we've carried every single PPV fight of his ," said Michael Weber, COO of FITE. "MVP has been an incredible partner to work with at every step of our relationship. And here's what I know: anyone who still questions that Jake has changed the game will get their answers at this event."
FITE has been proud to present all of Jake's professional boxing career, way back to his fight against AnEsonGib, against Nate Robinson on the epic first Triller Fight Club card including Mike Tyson, plus the Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, and two Tyron Woodley fights.
In Europe, FITE will present the event in all major markets including Germany, Scandinavia, Italy, and Spain (France is excluded).
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury on February 26th at 2 PM ET is available to order now on FITE.
For more information contact owen.phillips@fite.tv
