On Sunday afternoon, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will finally step into the ring to go head-to-head. The match had been in preparation for over a year and was canceled twice before finally being put together for the showdown in Saudi Arabia.
Paul started his career 6-0 defeating other social media influencers, former NBA stars and numerous stars from the world of mixed martial arts. He is finally facing someone who has made a career as a traditional boxer in Fury, the undefeated younger half-brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Two men have shared a lot of rubbish, but on Sunday one will claim victory and the other will have to live with the sting of his first defeat in the professional boxing ring.
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In the co-main event, one of the division champions, whom Paul and Fury usually call home, will play in action. WBC world heavyweight title holder Ilunga Junior Makabu puts his championship on the line when he takes on veteran Badu Jack. Makabu, 35, has a 29-2 record against mostly unexpected opposition. His most recent loss came with a big lead against former champion Tony Bellew in 2016. Since then, he has won 10 consecutive victories, seven of which were early.
The action starts at 2:00 pm ET on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The full fight card with odds from Caesars Sportsbook and full details to view are listed below. CBS Sports will also be streaming the fight live with scoring and daily updates to keep you updated throughout the night.
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- Date of: February 26 | Location: Diria Arena — Diria, Saudi Arabia
- Start time: 14:00 ET
- How to watch: ESPN+ PPV | Price: $49.99
Paul vs. Fury fight card odds
- Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, heavyweight champion
- Ilunga Junior Makabu (c) vs. Badu Jack, WBC heavyweight title
- Bader Samrin vs. Viorel Simion, Lightweight
- Muhsin Kason vs. Tariel Jafarov, heavyweight
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Source: www.cbssports.com
