BBC star Amol Rajan put Tommy Fury in the identical ‘influencer’ class as Jake and Logan Paul regardless of Fury preventing as knowledgeable boxer earlier than occurring Love Island
Tommy Fury has been classed as an “influencer” and never a boxer regardless of turning into knowledgeable fighter earlier than his Love Island stint. BBC Radio 4 presenter Amol Rajan was talking concerning the risks social media personalities face once they step within the ring with professional pugilists.
Well-liked YouTuber Jake Paul will face down former heavy weight world champion and Olympic gold medallist Antony Joshua tonight. Mr Rajan made the feedback in an interview with boxing pundit Steve Bunce concerning the Paul-Joshua bout.
He stated: “For individuals who do not like boxing full cease, they assume folks should not be getting punched within the head and getting paid to take these punches.
“What do they should know concerning the further security measures when the likes of a Jake or Logan Paul and Tommy Fury, who’re all influencers, are preventing.”
The feedback will doubtless be met with anger from the Fury camp. Tommy beforehand responded with disgust when requested if he was an influencer.
He stated: “God, no. Good grief man, no. What do I affect? I believe I’m a sportsman with an enormous fats following on social media.
“Molly is an influencer. That’s the place she makes her cash whereas I make my huge cash within the ring.”
Well-liked Brit Anthony Joshua has not fought since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois 15 months in the past. Joshua misplaced out on the prospect to turn into a three-time ruler of boxing’s premier division and has taken a 12 months out to regroup. He returns tonight towards YouTuber Paul in a struggle no person noticed coming – and few folks need to see.
However the fighters will meet within the ring in a couple of quick hours with Joshua the overwhelming favorite to knock out Paul contained in the opening couple of rounds. Paul insists it’s he who can have his hand raised in what could be the largest upset in boxing historical past. Right here is every part it’s essential to find out about tonight’s struggle…
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are anticipated to stroll to the ring at round 3.30am UK time on Saturday, with the struggle beginning simply afterwards. The primary struggle of the evening is scheduled to begin at 10pm whereas the principle card is scheduled to kick off at 1am.
All struggle occasions are topic to vary and can rely upon how lengthy the undercard takes to finish.
The Every day Star has contacted the BBC for remark.
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