FISTS OF FURY
Tyson Fury makes Tommy Fury against Jake Paul fight prediction and tells brother to ‘get the sucker’ ahead of US bout
TOMMY FURY has been backed by brother Tyson Fury to knock out rival Jake Paul when the pair meet later this year.
It was announced on Thursday that the two light-heavyweights will trade punches in New York on August 6 at Madison Square Garden.
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The pair were originally scheduled to face each other inside the squared last year in Florida.
But Love Island star Fury, 23, was forced to pull out of the eagerly-anticipated match-up through illness and injury.
Both Fury and Paul go into their dust-up with an unbeaten record, with the Brit ace 8-0 with four knockout victories.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has racked up five consecutive wins since his debut in January 2020 - recording four stoppages.
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Despite being regarded as a 50/50 fight, WBC king Tyson believes there is only going to be one winner... his younger sibling Tommy.
Taking to social media after the fight was confirmed, the Gypsy King : "Get up there my boy, get the sucker Jake Paul KO'd!"
Fury's followers were quick to offer their prediction, as one said: "Tyson you’re top boy, but I reckon Tommy will get banged."
Another remarked: "I think Tommy is going to get knocked out. I hope I'm wrong, but I just have a feeling."
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A third added: "Tommy all day, only casuals think Paul is winning this."
Meanwhile one simply stated: "Tommy win by KO 2nd round."
Speaking on his , former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is backing compatriot Fury to get the win.
He remarked: "I'm gonna talk about this one time and then it's done... I say Tommy Fury gets it done.
"Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul in his backyard at Madison Square Garden, August 6.
"Then hopefully Jake Paul will disappear back to YouTube.
"Actually, hopefully Jake Paul continues to do what he does, but he just maybe will have a little bit of humble pie."
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