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The undercard for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury is set to feature both a Badou Jack world championship fight and a history-making contest.
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury will, like it or not, be one of the most talked-about boxing contests of 2023 when the pair finally clash in the Arabian dunes on February 26.
Whilst the main event will understandably dominate the headlines, fans should certainly not skip the undercard; set to include both a world championship fight and a world-first fight.
So, who is fighting on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard, and why should you be wanting to tune in extra early to watch the drama unfold?
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard explored
The Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury boxing event is set to include the following fights as part of the undercard, including a Cruiserweight world title fight and some history-making contests:
- Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (Cruiserweight)
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronald Martinez (Welterweight)
- Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (Cruiserweight)
- Bader Samreen vs Viorel Simion (Super Lightweight)
- Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellogg (Super Lightweight)
- Salman Hamada vs Daniel Plange (Heavyweight)
- Ziad Al-Majrashi vs Philip Quansah (Lightweight)
- Ragad Al Naimi vs Perpetual Okaijah (Lightweight)
COO of Skill Challenge Entertainment, the Saudi Arabian co-producer of the event, Ravi Samani told Arab News that the team “cannot wait for this undercard and everyone with tickets is in for a real treat. From a world title fight to hometown heroes and pro debutants, fireworks await on Feb. 26.”
“Each fighter is looking to make a statement on the world stage. They are prepared to do whatever’s necessary to win and that makes for box-office viewing at the Diriyah arena. This undercard really is first class and will set the scene for what follows in the main event. A magnificent night of boxing is right around the corner, so fans should purchase their tickets today. We’re inches away from selling out.” – Ravi Samani, via Arab News.
Makabu will be defending his WBC Cruiserweight world championship against Jack in the co-main event. Makabu won the vacant title in 2020 and has retained the belt in his last two contests.
Jack, on the other hand, is a fan-favorite former WBC Super Middleweight and WBA Light Heavyweight world champion who is on an impressive five-fight winning streak.
The event was rumored to feature Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku but this contest never materialized; Al Maayouf was also originally meant to face Janos Penzes before the Hungarian was replaced by Ronald Martinez.
History will also be made in the evening’s preliminary bouts when Ragad Al-Naimi becomes the first professional female boxer from Saudi Arabia.
Arab News reports that, “Female participation in boxing has never been higher across the Kingdom and Al-Naimi is hoping to deliver an impressive performance to inspire other up-and-coming local talent seeking to emerge on the global stage.”
The main card, headlined by Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, is set to start from 2 PM ET/7 PM GMT/10 PM Saudi Time.
By Tom Llewellyn – [email protected]
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