Tommy Fury breaks down in tears as he survives knockdown to win controversial split decision against Jake Paul

TOMMY Fury broke down in tears after getting up off the ground to beat Jake Paul on factors.

Fury - who stays unbeaten after the win - has taken bragging rights in Saudi Arabia after feuding with the YouTuber for years.

An emotional Tommy Fury broke out into celebration once his victory was announced
An emotional Tommy Fury broke out into celebration as soon as his victory was introducedCredit score: Getty

The pair has been feuding online for years and finally settled their dispute in the ring
The pair has been feuding on-line for years and eventually settled their dispute within the ringCredit score: Getty

Two judges scored the bout 76-73 within the Brit's favor, with one going 75-74 to Paul, who scored a knockdown within the last spherical.

However Fury's cleaner boxing all through noticed him win the crunch conflict, which he devoted to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and child daughter Bambi.

A tearful Tommy mentioned: "Tonight I made my very own legacy. I'm Tommy Fury.

"I wish to dedicate tonight to my child woman and my missus, I really like you, I am unable to wait to see you. This combat was for you. I really like you."

Paul, crushed as knowledgeable boxer for the primary time, congratulated victor Fury and vowed to bounce again.

He mentioned: "All respect to Tommy, he received - do not choose me by my wins, choose me by my losses, I am going to come again.

"I feel we deserve a rematch, it was an excellent combat, a detailed combat."

Fury got here out of the traps shortly contained in the Diriyah Area, constructed solely weeks earlier than the primary bell.

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Paul was in search of his trademark proper hand from the get-go, however he struggled to get out of the way in which of the oncoming jab.

Within the second spherical Fury's jab was the decider, touchdown at will and permitting him to drive his rival again with combos.

However simply as Fury was constructing momentum, Paul had a stable third spherical, touchdown overhand rights and sharp left hook counters.

Sensing the tide might flip, Fury got here out confidently within the fourth, forcing Paul to cowl up and profitable the exchanges on the within.

The American had some extent taken off within the fifth for punching behind the again of the pinnacle earlier than each landed massive proper arms.

Fury had the better of the contest
Fury had the higher of the competitionCredit score: Getty

The fight was feisty but lacked quality
The combat was feisty however lacked high qualityCredit score: Getty

Paul put Fury on the deck in the last round - but it wasn't enough to win the fight
Paul put Fury on the deck within the final spherical - but it surely wasn't sufficient to win the combatCredit score: Getty

Paul started to make the most of his personal jab nicely within the sixth, even rocking Fury's head again to forestall the bout from working away from him.

Fury additionally had some extent taken for holding and because the combat reached the ultimate six minutes, the motion turned scrappy with each males responsible of grabbing on to catch a breather.

The ultimate spherical proved to be essentially the most dramatic, as Paul dropped his man with a pointy counter jab.

Fury responded nicely and sank in massive pictures of his personal to show the punch caught him off guard.

Each novice professionals - with solely 14 shared fights between them - fought until the ultimate bell the place a nervy wait adopted.

Fury's slicker and extra constant boxing abilities prevailed, establishing a possible rematch for Paul, who has the choice for a second combat. 

He mentioned: "Let's run it again." 

Fury mentioned: "If he desires a rematch, deliver it on." 

Cristiano Ronaldo was among the celebrities in attendance
Cristiano Ronaldo was among the many celebrities in attendanceCredit score: AP

Fury emerged wearing a gown bearing the name of his daughter
Fury emerged sporting a robe bearing the title of his daughterCredit score: EPA

Tommy Fury celebrates his victory
Tommy Fury celebrates his victoryCredit score: Reuters

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