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Harry Davies

Tommy Fury has world title and retirement plan ready after Jake Paul grudge fight

Tommy Fury insists he will leave crossover boxing to pursue his hopes of becoming a world champion after facing Jake Paul.

Love Island star Fury, 23, has pulled out of two previous meetings against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul but is hoping it will be third time lucky on February 26 when they fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury refused to attend a press conference which took place in Riyadh on Wednesday afternoon to promote the fight, with Paul claiming his rival's absence was because he "needed more time to train".

The 23-year-old is unbeaten in eight professional fights whilst Paul has gone 6-0 since ditching his internet fame for a career in the ring. Fury played down the possibility of him staying in crossover boxing after facing Paul as he wants to win world titles before going down in boxing "history".

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