Tommy Fury made his comeback to the boxing ring in grand fashion after nearly two years from competition. The British boxer faced Kenan Hanjalic at the MTK Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on May 9. After securing a dominant, unanimous decision victory, Fury wasted no time reigniting an old rivalry — calling out Jake Paul again. The move drew plenty of attention online, though many fans didn’t seem eager to see it happen.
Fans Will Pay Little Attention to the Rematch Between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul
Paul may have a massive fanbase, but he still struggles to gain credibility in the boxing world. His early opponents were mostly social media influencers and retired MMA fighters—fighters who didn’t earn him much respect in boxing circles.
Eventually, Paul transitioned to facing actual pro boxers. Still, critics argue he’s been careful to pick opponents with losing records or diminished reputations. Paul holds an 11-1 professional record, with his only loss coming against Fury in February 2023.
Fury remains undefeated at 10-0, but his commitment to boxing has been scrutinized. He’s pulled out of scheduled bouts, sometimes without clear reasons, which hasn’t helped his reputation. Even with a perfect record, fans question how serious he is about staying active in the sport long term.
Still, Fury clearly wants another shot at Paul — this time to settle things more decisively. In a post-fight interview shared by @HappyPunch, Fury confidently called out his old rival. “If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you, I’m gonna knock him out,” Fury said.
Tommy Fury just called out Jake Paul after his UD win over Kenan Hanjalic 👀pic.twitter.com/uPrnkWQssj
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 9, 2025
Fans, however, weren’t buying the hype. One posted, “That’s a joke.”
That's a joke
— Collato (@Collato10) May 9, 2025
Another wrote, “No one cares, they are both irrelevant ATP.”
No one cares, they are both irrelevant ATP.
— Dyl (@liltestmoretren) May 9, 2025
A third commented, “Tommy is terrible, so is Jake.”
One fan jumped in with: “No one actually care’s about those 2 nut jobs they might as well fight in Jake’s backyard,” and the other, “No ones gives a fk.”
Despite the backlash, there’s still commercial value in a rematch between the two. Their first bout generated solid pay-per-view numbers, and both fighters have cultivated strong online followings. While the hardcore boxing audience may roll their eyes, casual fans could tune in just for the spectacle.
Meanwhile, Paul is scheduled to face former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. on June 28. At 39, Chávez Jr. is well past his prime, but a win could give Paul momentum — and the chance to respond to Fury’s challenge under brighter lights.