It is official! Jake Paul's next boxing opponent will be Tommy Fury and the fight will take place on December 18 — this and much more on Friday's social media roundup.
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury official for December 18
After all of the talk of a potential bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury since Paul defeated Tyron Woodley, the fight is now finally official and will take place on December 18.
See Paul's official bout announcement below.
Pucker up Timmy, it’s time to kiss ur last name and ur family’s boxing legacy goodbye. DEC 18th Im changing this wankers name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady. Tickets on sale November 10th!#PaulFury One Will Fall. @MostVpromotions @showtimeboxing @amaliearena pic.twitter.com/IFStMpJul5
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 29, 2021
This will no doubt be Paul's biggest test in the boxing ring to date as he is taking on a man with boxing and fighting blood in him, Tommy Fury.
Fury is currently undefeated in his professional boxing career holding a record of seven wins and 0 losses with four of those wins coming by KO.
Paul is 4-0 in the ring and holds wins over MMA veterans such as Ben Askren and most recently Tyron Woodley.
To the eye, going off the pair's last fights, it seems like it could be a fairly even contest.
Who do you think will win this fight?
Nate Diaz praises Claressa Shields following her first MMA loss
On Wednesday evening, women's boxing world champion Claressa Shields was defeated by decision in what was her first MMA loss.
Shields has been praised by UFC star Nate Diaz following the loss.
Big shoutout to @Claressashields real fight real fighter much more props deserved ------
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 28, 2021
Mike Perry signs with BKFC
Mike Perry's time in the UFC is over, the welterweight has now signed a deal with BKFC.
The gloves are coming off for Mike Perry, who's headed to @bareknucklefc on a multifight deal.
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 26, 2021
Full story: https://t.co/Z2TUIzvPz7 pic.twitter.com/hCtGjUjoMr
Cedric Doumbe talks about his hopes to be on an upcoming UFC card
Cedric Doumbe is one of the best kick boxers on the planet and is making his MMA debut on November 1.
Doumbe has said that he is not training for his upcoming opponent, he is actually training for Kamaru Usman and he hopes to be on the UFC 270 card alongside the likes of Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou.
Cédric Doumbé makes his MMA debut on November 1 at SUPERKOMBAT in Dubai and says he's not training to face his opponent Arbi Emiev, he's training to face Kamaru Usman.
— Aaron Br--nsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 26, 2021
Doumbé hopes to sign with the UFC and debut at UFC 270 and be on the card with Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou. pic.twitter.com/XKCCSdBPBE
Jan Blachowicz gives Glover Teixeira a special gift for his birthday
Check out this wholesome video of Jan Blachowicz giving Glover Teixeira a Polish beer for his birthday.
Jan Blachowicz gifted Glover Teixeira a Polish beer for his birthday. They fight tomorrow -- #UFC267
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 29, 2021
(via @gloverteixeira) pic.twitter.com/BAutdIrWpK
Jiri Prochazka makes weight despite only being a back up for this weekend's main event
Jiri Prochazka has shown his professionalism by making weight as only a back up for this weekend's light heavyweight title fight between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira.
205lbs: @jiri_bjp
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 29, 2021
Nothing but respect to Jiri, back-up for the title fight, hits championship weight - consummate pro ----#UFC267 Sat 5pm BT Sport 2 HD pic.twitter.com/kNpQhBINYK
Dana White rants at Jake Paul for calling Claressa Shields a "loser"
Check out this signature Dana White rant at Jake Paul.
White ranted about Paul because of the way he spoke about Claressa Shields following her first loss in combat sports.
Dana White has a few opinions on Jake Paul calling Claressa Shields a loser... pic.twitter.com/3ZdmDqKZIl
— The Mac Life (@TheMacLife) October 29, 2021
Cory Sandhagen not fazed by Petr Yan
Take a look at this clip of Petr Yan failing to make Cory Sandhagen flinch during their first face off.
Cory Sandhagen DID NOT FLINCH at Petr Yan's faceoff pump-fake. --
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) October 28, 2021
-- @UFC #UFC267 pic.twitter.com/VFCWHXtfcX
Bruce Buffer set to miss UFC 267 due to contracting COVID-19
Bruce Buffer will not be at UFC 267 due to contracting COVID-19.
This is the first numbered UFC event Buffer has missed since 1996!
The @brucebuffer streak is over.#UFC267 will be the first numbered card without Buff on the mic since 1996.
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 28, 2021
He's expected to be back for #UFC268 -- pic.twitter.com/15cC4qI3jV