RIYADH: Two of boxing鈥檚 biggest rivals, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, are set to face off in a fight labeled 鈥淭he Truth鈥� live in 黑料社区 on Feb. 26.
Tickets were officially put on sale ahead of the boxing classic, Paul vs. Fury, the latest must-see sports event for Saudi fans live from Diriyah.
A part of Diriyah Season鈥檚 second edition, 鈥淭he Truth鈥� is organized by the Ministry of Sport in association with the Saudi Boxing Federation, Skill Challenge Entertainment, Most Valuable Promotions and Queensberry Promotions.
A history of bad blood and a war of words has set the stage for unforgettable drama and excitement, with thousands of fans expected to attend.
Twice postponed, the wait for 鈥淭he Truth鈥� has only intensified the animosity between the two rivals, with tickets now available for SR180 ($47) via . For visa entry details, fans should use for information.
The night also includes the strongest Saudi undercard to date, together with Badou Jack taking on WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu.
Ravi Samani, acting head of marketing, PR and communications at Skill Challenge Entertainment, said: 鈥淭his is an epic encounter that鈥檚 simply unmissable for boxing fans across the Kingdom, region and the world.
鈥淭hese two global superstars have never lost a fight. There is genuine dislike between the fighters and both have made bold predictions and promises. Fireworks await and under the bright lights of our stunning purpose-built arena in Diriyah, the time for talk is over. Get your tickets now.鈥�
Originally an actor and social media personality, Paul (6-0, 4 KO) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the world of boxing since turning professional. Now a global phenomenon with more than 10 million social media followers, the American enters the contest following back-to-back knockout wins over UFC legends Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
Speaking at an official press conference in Riyadh earlier this week, Paul shared his thoughts on the upcoming contest and what fans can expect.
鈥淚鈥檓 going to show him that this is the hurt business 鈥� it鈥檚 not a possibility that Tommy beats me. I live and breathe this sport, whereas Tommy is not that guy. He鈥檚 going to pay for the times he pulled out of this fight. I promise he鈥檚 not going to like this sport after I鈥檓 done with him.鈥�
The half-brother of WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Britain鈥檚 Tommy Fury (8-0, 4 KO) also has a flawless professional record inside the ring. A global star following his success in reality television, Fury is part of a famous fighting family of the same name and has promised to end Paul鈥檚 career in emphatic fashion.