ADAM AZIM has backed Tommy Fury to knock out Jake Paul in their upcoming fight.
Azim, one of Britain’s biggest boxing talents, is unbeaten in his eight fights recording six wins by KO.
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The Assassin, 20, recently spent time with Fury while training in Shane McGuigan’s gym.
And, speaking to Pro Boxing Fans, Azim revealed that he is backing Fury to knock Paul out.
He said: “Tommy Fury wins by knockout. I believe Tommy Fury will knock him out. I really hope he knocks him out, so it shows Jake Paul that this is real boxing.
“I’ve met Tommy a few times and he’s a very nice guy, and he’s a great fighter.”
Fury and social media star Paul will finally face off against one another in Saudi Arabia having seen the grudge match postponed twice.
On both occasions it was Fury who pulled out, once through injury and a second time after being denied entry into the United States.
The bout is set to be a big pay day for both men with it being televised worldwide on pay-per-view.
SportsZion claim that Paul, 26, is set to make at least £2.3million and take home 65 per cent of the PPV sales.
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Fury, 23. is set to earn £1.6m and take home the remaining 35 per cent.
In his last fight, Paul beat UFC legend Anderson Silva while Fury last fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bout against Deji in Dubai.
Fury and Paul’s fight is set to take place on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.