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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia hosted a major boxing event under the UAE Boxing Commission, promoted by Khalid Bin Abdulaziz. Matchmakers Steve Furness and Mujtaba Kamal assembled a thrilling card, with timekeeper Brad Williams and inspectors Anusree Amminikuttan and Mary Jean Cubcuban officiating. The event was broadcast via Panama RPC Channel 4.

The main event featured Jake Paul suffering his first career loss in a closely contested split decision against Tommy Fury. Despite knocking Fury down in the eighth round, Paul fell short on two judges’ scorecards. The co-main event saw Badou Jack capture the WBC World Cruiserweight Title 🏆 with a final-round TKO against Ilunga Junior Makabu, who was down in rounds four and eleven.

Other bouts included rising contender Muhsin Cason forcing a first-round retirement from Taryel Jafarov, and Bader Al-Dherat stopping Viorel Simion in under two minutes. Ziyad Almaayouf overcame a first-round knockdown to secure a unanimous decision, and Adam Saleh earned a first-round RTD win in his return.