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Harry Davies

Jake Paul's sparring sessions are "life and death" ahead of potential Tommy Fury fight

Jake Paul 's coach says his sparring partners quickly realise they are in a "life or death" situation once stepping into the ring with him.

Paul is gearing up for his boxing return on August 6 at Madison Square Garden having not fought since knocking out ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley last December. 'The Problem Child' is expected to face Love Island star Tommy Fury next with the fight "around 90 per cent done".

The American's coach Danny Smith has been working with him in Puerto Rico ahead of his boxing return. Smith said Paul is progressing rapidly and often is underestimated by his sparring partners during training.

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