“That’s a massive W” - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed to attend Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury event in Saudi Arabia
The online community is excited at the news of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly attending the upcoming boxing event featuring YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, seasoned boxer, and former Love Island contestant Tommy Fury, who also happens to be the brother of the iconic boxer Tyson Fury.
The duo's bout will occur at the Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on February 26. For those unaware, Ronaldo's new team, Al-Nassr FC, is presently second-placed in the Saudi Pro League. Fortunately, the Portuguese soccer sensation does not have a game on the day of the match.
The news of CR7 attending the event was broken by UK-based journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan, who also happens to be a close associate of Cristiano Ronaldo. Reacting to the news, one user said:
While speaking to TalkTV, a news channel presented by Piers Morgan, Jake Paul spoke about the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo attending the boxing event featuring the YouTuber and Tommy Fury. He said:
When asked if Ronaldo was among the athletes Jake Paul looked up to, the latter sarcastically responded by stating:
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At the end of the interview, Piers Morgan confirmed that Ronaldo had personally messaged him to let him know that he would be in attendance at the boxing event. Piers stated:
Ronaldo is not only among the most famous athletes but one even outside the realm of sports. Hearing the news of the Al-Nassr FC striker attending the match between Jake and Tommy prompted many reactions. Here are some of the relevant ones:
The upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, known as "The Truth," is set to happen on February 26, 2023, at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. Those who plan to watch can anticipate seeing the duo
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