Tommy Fury edges YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul by split decision

• Briton wins despite being knocked down in eighth round
• Both fighters will earn millions from much-hyped fight

In a huge victory for reality TV stars over social media personalities, Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by an eight-round split decision in their much hyped boxing match on Sunday night.

Paul, who made his fortune as a YouTube prankster before turning his hands to boxing in recent years, had got off to a respectable start to his fighting career before Sunday, compiling a 6-0 record, although some of his opponents were of debatable quality.