In a recent statement, YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul didn’t hold back his thoughts on Tommy Fury’s career trajectory, especially following their highly publicized fight earlier this year. Paul, known for his blunt commentary, expressed his belief that Fury has been making poor decisions that are negatively impacting his career.
“He definitely continues to devalue himself over time,” Paul remarked. “Saying no to the Netflix opportunity was probably the dumbest thing a boxer has done in history. You had the opportunity to fight on the biggest platform and now he’s got caught cheating and is a single father. His value keeps on going down.”
Paul’s reference to Fury’s refusal of a Netflix opportunity suggests that Fury missed out on a significant chance to boost his public profile and marketability. Additionally, Paul pointed out that recent personal issues and controversies have further diminished Fury’s value in the boxing world.
“He’s gonna need extra money now and the price on offers is just gonna keep going down,” Paul continued. “I definitely feel bad for him, but you’re also a dumbass.”
The tension between Paul and Fury has been ongoing, highlighted by their eight-round cruiserweight fight on February 26, 2023, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The match ended in a split decision victory for Tommy Fury, a result that Paul has clearly not forgotten.
Paul’s comments reflect his view that Fury’s choices, both inside and outside the ring, are leading to a decline in his career prospects, and that this trajectory is only worsening with time.