As Jake Paul (8-1, 5 KOs) prepares to face Ryan Bourland as the co-headline bout alongside Amanda Serrano, his manager Nakisa Bidarian spoke in an interview with ESPN about an offer that was made to Tommy Fury regarding a rematch.
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Jake Paul vs. Fury Rematch Money on Offer
Paul and Fury finally shared a ring in Saudi Arabia on February 26 2023, and now the much talked about rematch and the many rumours have been clarified by “The Problem Child” and his manager Nakisa Bidarian. The offer mentioned by Paul’s manager is for 20 million dollars for two more contests.
The build-up to their first fight was intense and full of delays as Fury pulled out on two occasions due to via and injury issues. When the fight finally happened, Fury won by split decision, which he followed up by defeating KSI a few months later.
Paul and Manager Speak on Rematch Likelihood
Speaking about a possible rematch to ESPN, Paul did not appear confident of it happening: “I don’t think so to be honest. I think he is a lot of things – one of which is not very serious about the fight and making it happen, and two, unrealistic in terms of offer and finances. He thinks he is his brother in terms of what he’s worth, but that’s not how it works, brother.”
He added: “There is a fear of losing and being unrealistic about losing. We all know people price themselves out and hide behind that if they don’t want to fight. I’m on a mission to become world champion. All doors for Tommy lead to me. I can do whatever I want.”
His manager then spoke about the offer that was made to Fury, which involved a two-fight deal, one in the boxing ring, and a rematch in the cage: “He said he’s willing to fight Jake in boxing, and if he wins, he’s willing to fight in the smart cage. We’ve offered him a payday close to eight figures. It’s close to 20 million dollars money to re-engage in the Jake Paul competition, effectively.”
It remains to be seen when Fury will return following his recent shoulder surgery – and if these two will ever meet in the ring again.
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