Logan Paul's X-rated rant at Tommy Fury forced BT Sport to issue an apology during the latter's fight with Jake Paul.
Fury was on top after three rounds against Paul when a ringside reporter spoke to Logan who was seated at ringside. The YouTuber took the opportunity to scream at Fury, shouting: "Tommy Fury if you can hear me, you're a b****, you're gassing out."
Broadcasters BT were later forced to put a message on screen which read: "We apologise for any offence caused by the bad language." Fury went on to finish the fight strongly despite being dropped by Paul in the final round.
As well as claiming the newly-made WBC Diriyah Belt with victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, Fury, who was defending an undefeated 8-0 professional record, will controversially earn a place in the WBC cruiserweight rankings.
It will also prove a lucrative evening’s work for Fury after his father John accepted Cleveland-born Paul’s double-or-nothing offer at Thursday’s pre-fight press conference.
Paul was penalised a point for holding in the fifth round, with British fighter Fury also facing a deduction in the next. The judges scored what was at times a scrappy contest 75-74 Paul, 76-73 and 76-73 Fury.
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Defeat ends Paul’s perfect 6-0 record, which included bouts against the likes of ex-NBA player Nate Robinson as well as MMA athletes Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley.
Speaking ringside, broadcast on BT Sport Box Office, Fury said afterwards: “For the past two-and-a-half years this has consumed my life but tonight I secured my own legacy. This is a world title for me. This was my first main event. I will come back bigger and better and stronger, if he wants the rematch he can bring it on.”
Paul complained of feeling sick while in camp and hurting his arm. The American added: “I have already won in life, in every single way. I have amazing friends and family. This is a humbling experience, but I will get back in the gym and we will be back.”
