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Shawn Porter had the very best seat in your house for Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury — he called the battle — and the previous 2x welterweight world champ informs us the judges messed up … The Problem Child won!
“I did not agree with the decision. I thought that Jake Paul pulled it out,” Porter informed Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” television program (airs weeknights on FS1), prior to knocking the overzealous referee’s effect on the fight/scoring.
“Definitely hard to score the fight when you have a referee in there trying to control the action a little bit more than I personally felt he should’ve been.”
Of course, 26-year-old Paul lost by split choice to 23-year-old Fury. One of the judges had Jake winning, 75-74. But, the 2 other judges both saw it the very same method, with Fury winning on their scorecards, 76-73.
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“Overall, I thought both guys did a fantastic job in terms of handling the moment, handling the ring itself, and everything that came along with it. But, overall, I thought Jake pulled it out,” Porter stated.
Tommy and Jake have actually both been slammed for not being genuine fighters (whatever that indicates) … however Shawn states this was absolutely nothing besides a fantastic night for the sport.
“This was a 50/50 back-and-forth match, ya just gotta appreciate it, man. Ya gotta appreciate boxing. It really was true boxing, the art.”
We likewise asked Shawn — who just lost 4 battles in his terrific profession — what guidance he’d offer Jake as he tries to overcome the very first loss of his profession.
“Go home, go back to Puerto Rico, get with your family, friends, people that love you, keep them around you right now, and just really decompress and get some space away from boxing right now.”
Porter likewise spoke about the hate Jake’s definitely getting after the loss, recommending him to avoid the haters.
“Boxing is a very vicious sport especially if you’re misunderstood in the sport, you get a lot of people coming after you, and I’m sure he’s been used to that for some time now, but exhaust yourself more? Take some time away from it all and just be with family and friends.”
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Now, Jake and Tommy will work out an arrangement for a rematch … however Shawn states we might in fact see more than 2 battles.
“I honestly think from a standpoint of [Tommy and Jake], the levels they’re at at this point in time. They’re perfect dance partners and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a trilogy.”