TLDR
- John Fury announced that Jake Paul will have to wait for a rematch with Tommy Fury as payback for previous delays
- Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023, handing Paul his first professional loss
- John Fury stated the rematch won’t happen on Paul’s terms and may require Paul to fight in the UK
- Tommy Fury has dealt with hand surgery and US travel restrictions that complicate scheduling
- Jake Paul recently lost to Anthony Joshua while remaining active, but no rematch date has been set
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Tommy Fury’s father John Fury has announced that Jake Paul will have to wait for their highly anticipated rematch. The statement comes after years of scheduling issues between the two fighters.
John Fury made the declaration in a recent interview with Boxing Now. He stated that his son Tommy will make Paul wait, mirroring the delays the Fury camp experienced before their first fight.
The First Fight and Its Aftermath
The original bout took place in Saudi Arabia in 2023 and became one of the year’s highest-selling boxing events. Tommy Fury handed Jake Paul his first professional boxing defeat in a split decision victory over eight rounds.
Despite being knocked down late in the fight, Fury outboxed Paul throughout most of the contest. The British fighter maintained his undefeated record with the win.
Talk of a rematch has persisted since their 2023 clash. Both camps have expressed interest in running back the fight, but several obstacles have prevented the bout from being scheduled.
Jake Paul will be 'made to wait' for Tommy Fury rematch says dad John Fury https://t.co/DY9XQikseb pic.twitter.com/ddsympuNE3
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Current Status and Complications
John Fury emphasized that the rematch will not happen on Paul’s preferred terms. He suggested that Paul may need to travel to the UK for the fight to take place.
Tommy Fury has faced his own complications in 2025, including hand surgery that has limited his fighting schedule. Travel restrictions preventing Fury from entering the United States have created additional logistical challenges for organizing the rematch.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul has remained active in the boxing ring. His recent loss to heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua marked his second professional defeat.
In his interview, John Fury highlighted his close father-son relationship with Tommy. He pointed to his son’s clean record with no facial injuries despite multiple fights.
The elder Fury framed the delay as payback for past frustrations. He accused Paul of making the Fury camp wait during previous negotiations and scheduling attempts.
Neither Jake Paul nor Tommy Fury has publicly responded to John Fury’s latest comments. The rematch remains without a scheduled date or confirmed location as both camps continue discussions.
