After years of build-up and multiple cancellations, the two fighters are in Saudi Arabia to settle their long-running feud.
YouTube star Paul has won all six of his professional fights to date, but will face a professional boxer for the first time in his career, albeit one whose record is significantly questioned.
Fury has won his first eight fights as a pro against limited opposition, although he rarely fully convinced. From a famous boxing family that also includes half-brother and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, the former Love Island star is under a lot of pressure to emerge victorious.
Tonight’s winner will controversially receive an official WBC world ranking. Paul would get a top-40 ranking, while Fury would fight for a place in the cruiserweight division.
Twice before this fight is broken, Paul and Fury will finally settle their bitter feud in the ring. Here’s everything you need to know about a huge fight.
Paul vs Fury date, start time, venue and ring walks
Paul vs Fury is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds and will take place tonight, Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the 15,000 capacity Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ring walks for the main event are expected around 9:30pm GMT, although that is subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
The undercard should start around 6:30pm GMT.
Rivalry settled: Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are finally going head to head in Saudi Arabia
/ Action footage via ReutersPaul vs Fury fight card/undercard full
Supporting for the evening, Ilunga Makabu defends his WBC cruiserweight title against veteran Badou Jack.
This is Makabu’s third defense, but he hasn’t fought in over a year since he defeated Thabiso Mchunu. Meanwhile, Jack is on a run of five wins after back-to-back defeats to Marcus Browne and Jean Pascal in search of a three-weight world champion.
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury
Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack
Ziyad Almaatyouf vs Ronald Martinez
Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov
Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion
Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellogg
How to watch Paul vs Fury
TV channel: Paul vs Fury is available to watch live in the UK on pay-per-view via BT Sport Box Office, for £19.95.
Live stream: Those who bought the fight can also watch it live online via the BT Sport Box Office website or app.
Live coverage: Follow live coverage across the map with Standard Sport’s dedicated Fight Night blog.
Paul vs Fury fight prediction
As far as professional boxing goes, Paul has nothing to lose and everything to gain in terms of gaining more respect from within boxing circles.
Fury, coming from a family steeped in boxing tradition, simply can’t be beaten here. A number of years ago Fury would have been a clear favourite, but Paul, albeit in somewhat favorable circumstances, has made strides.
But as tempting as it may be to believe that Paul has a real boxer at his disposal, Fury has to be the favorite on Sunday.
Paul apparently has a unilateral rematch clause in his contract, so if he loses we can definitely expect a second fight later on.
Fury wins by knockout in the middle rounds.
The stakes are huge for both fighters this weekend, especially Tommy Fury
/ AFP via Getty ImagesResults of the Paul vs Fury weigh-in
Paul weighed in at 183.6 pounds on Saturday and Fury tipped the scales as the heavier man at 184.5 pounds, both safely within the cruiserweight limit of 185 pounds.
There was more bad blood at a chaotic weigh-in as Fury shoved his opponent and more fierce verbal barbs were exchanged ahead of Sunday’s main event.
Paul vs Fury bets
Paul wins: 4/5
Anger to win: 11/10
Draw: 10/1
Paul wins on points or by decision: 11/5
Paul wins via knockout or TKO: 11/4
Fury to win on points or by decision: 9/2
Fury wins via KO or TKO: 23/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).