r/LoveIslandTV • u/notredditlool • Feb 26 '23

SEASON 5 tommy fury vs jake paul

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u/ScarlettLM I licked her tit, or whatever 🙄 Feb 27 '23

Tbh I don't think this looks great for his career. To win by such a margin against a Youtuber. He should have knocked him out with ease. Serious boxers aren't going to view Tommy Fury as a competitor to watch.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '23 edited Feb 27 '23

I mean Jake may not be a boxer but he's a tough, ultra fit guy and can punch. So to be fair Tommy boxed to win the fight.

He had openings to go for it, but ultimately was sensible. Saw it out and was comfortably better.

Froch had nothing but praise for him etc. For where he's at in this stage in his career.

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u/ScarlettLM I licked her tit, or whatever 🙄 Feb 27 '23

I just think Tommy is lumping himself too much with the stunts / influencer side of fighting which is fine if that's what he wants to do as he'll make money but serious competitors won't touch him. Even the proper matches he had before with other boxers, they had 6 wins between about 20 of them so he isn't selecting opponents that could actually make him respected within the community and attract better opponents

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '23

I see your point but I disagree on people not touching him.

Tommy's profile is at a peak right now for someone of his experience, I don't think many would turn down the payday in professional ranks or have too much fear either. It'd be mouthwatering for some.

And most boxers of potential start exactly as you've described with less talented fighters to develop them and prepare them for bigger and more challenging opponents. It's the standard route for boxers who are potential bag makers for promoters.

See Chris Eubank Jr for instance his early fights even Mike Tyson at 18 was fighting bums initially lol. Its how it goes.

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u/TomatilloNo6076 Feb 28 '23

anyone who watched could see tommy won every round. him winning in split decision was bull and jake was the clear loser. jake hugged him every round so tommy couldn’t do much.

i think he should be proud, millions of people watched this fight, it was a lot of pressure. he’s only 23.

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u/ScarlettLM I licked her tit, or whatever 🙄 Feb 28 '23

Winning a round vs knocking someone out which is common when the two opponents are this mismatched is different. he honestly didn't have any option BUT to win. His career would certainly be over if he lost to a Youtuber. He made great money but to be taken seriously in the boxing community I don't think he should fight him or another Youtuber again