Published 09:26 IST, February 27th 2023

"I'll be back": Jake Paul delivers optimistic statement after getting beaten by Tommy Fury

After enduring first loss in the boxing ring, Jake Paul immediately issued a statement for his fans. The 26-year-old cut out an optimistic figure after loss.

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After enduring his first loss in boxing ring, Jake Paul immediately issued a statement for his fans. 26-year-old cut out an optimistic figure after suffering a split-decision defeat to boxer Tommy Fury. A bruised Paul can be seen saying "I'll be back" in video he released following culmination of fight.

In aftermath of thrilling boxing showdown that saw Tommy Fury reigning supreme over polarising Jake Paul, Paul apparently reacted to his loss gracefully. He termed match as a "Humbling experience" and said ‘Well, Didn’t think I’d ever have to make one of se videos, but happens I guess. This is still best job in world. Thank you all for support. This was an amazing event. And I’ll be back.”

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Earlier, in post-match comments segment, Paul said, “Honestly, I felt flat. I got sick really bad twice in this camp, and injured my arm, so it wasn’t my best performance. But I lost - I’m t making excuses. I’m just saying, it wasn’t my best performance, I felt a little flat and like I said, we’re going to come back and get that W," he added. "Don’t judge me by my wins, judge my by my losses - I’m going to come back stronger.”

Jake Paul vs Tommy Furry: Match summary

From outset, Tommy Fury started to chase and close down gap. Owing to that, Fury dominated initial part, he did t allow any breathing for Paul, who was searching for to strike cleanly. However, in 8-grueling rounds, Paul had his moments and at fag end of match he landed a heavy right to give Fury a KO scare. Fury, though balanced his footing and kept composure to negate final burst of attack. With 2 of judges giving Fury edge, match saw Tommy Fury attaining a split decision win over Jake Paul, as bottom line. 

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09:26 IST, February 27th 2023