Nothing is booked: Paul's team is talking to Darren Till and wants Dec. 24, else 2027, while Tommy Fury reportedly rejected a final rematch offer, per The Sun.
From 10 reports by 7 outletsLatest Fury reportedly rejects Paul's final rematch offer, per The Sun 3 updates 7 outlets
What we know
- Nakisa Bidarian said Darren Till is one of the opponents Paul's team has been speaking to and that Dec. 24 is his ideal date.
- Bidarian said that if a deal takes three to five more weeks there will be no fight in 2026 and it is probably early 2027.
- No fight is booked; no opponent, venue or broadcaster is confirmed.
- Derek Brunson makes his BKFC debut against Theo Doukas on Nov. 20 in Myrtle Beach and is calling for a rematch with Till.
Reported, not confirmed
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Tommy Fury reportedly turned down a final rematch offer from Paul, and Paul's side accused him of 'finding excuses'.
Knockout Daily
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ESPN reported that Paul ruled out a rematch with Tommy Fury and a fight with Francis Ngannou.
Knockout Daily
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Till has one fight left on his BKFC deal, but the promotion would likely let him fight elsewhere.
Bloody Elbow
Jake Paul's return has a name attached and a clock running. His business partner Nakisa Bidarian told The Sun's Jack Figg that Darren Till is one of the fighters the team has been speaking to, and that Christmas Eve would be an ideal date. Whether it happens this year depends on how fast an opponent and distribution are settled.
Bidarian was direct about the timing. If it takes another three to five weeks, there is no fight this year and it is probably early next year. If it comes together within 24 hours, a 2026 date is possible. His case for Dec. 24 is that families are home and competition for viewers is thin, while Christmas Day is crowded in the U.S. with NBA and NFL games.
Paul has not boxed since last December, when Anthony Joshua stopped him in the sixth round and broke his jaw. The Fury door now looks shut from both sides. Bloody Elbow reported that Paul had said the "ship has sailed" on a rematch, and The Sun now reports that Fury rejected a final offer, with Paul's side accusing him of "finding excuses". Separately, The Sun and The Irish Sun reported that Paul wants the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua and says the broken jaw did not hurt. Neither camp has publicly responded.
Till is 33, English, and a former UFC welterweight. He has boxed, including a knockout of Luke Rockhold, and this year opened his BKFC run with wins over Aaron Chalmers and Yoel Romero. He said earlier this month that he is waiting for the contract. According to Bloody Elbow, he has one fight left on his BKFC deal, though the promotion would likely let him fight elsewhere.
Till also has a rival option. His planned rematch with Derek Brunson on a Misfits Boxing card in Qatar in April was shut down because of the conflict in the Middle East. Brunson, 42, debuts for BKFC against Theo Doukas on Nov. 20 in Myrtle Beach and is already calling for Till.
Watch for a signed deal in the coming days. Without one soon, Dec. 24 slips away and the return likely moves to 2027.
Bidarian was direct about the timing. If it takes another three to five weeks, there is no fight this year and it is probably early next year. If it comes together within 24 hours, a 2026 date is possible. His case for Dec. 24 is that families are home and competition for viewers is thin, while Christmas Day is crowded in the U.S. with NBA and NFL games.
Paul has not boxed since last December, when Anthony Joshua stopped him in the sixth round and broke his jaw. The Fury door now looks shut from both sides. Bloody Elbow reported that Paul had said the "ship has sailed" on a rematch, and The Sun now reports that Fury rejected a final offer, with Paul's side accusing him of "finding excuses". Separately, The Sun and The Irish Sun reported that Paul wants the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua and says the broken jaw did not hurt. Neither camp has publicly responded.
Till is 33, English, and a former UFC welterweight. He has boxed, including a knockout of Luke Rockhold, and this year opened his BKFC run with wins over Aaron Chalmers and Yoel Romero. He said earlier this month that he is waiting for the contract. According to Bloody Elbow, he has one fight left on his BKFC deal, though the promotion would likely let him fight elsewhere.
Till also has a rival option. His planned rematch with Derek Brunson on a Misfits Boxing card in Qatar in April was shut down because of the conflict in the Middle East. Brunson, 42, debuts for BKFC against Theo Doukas on Nov. 20 in Myrtle Beach and is already calling for Till.
Watch for a signed deal in the coming days. Without one soon, Dec. 24 slips away and the return likely moves to 2027.
- Summary
- Nothing is booked: Paul's team is talking to Darren Till and wants Dec. 24, else 2027, while Tommy Fury reportedly rejected a final rematch offer, per The Sun.
- Key points (one per line)
- Nakisa Bidarian confirmed Paul's team is talking to Darren Till; Dec. 24 is his ideal date.
If a deal takes three to five more weeks, the fight moves to early 2027.
The Sun reports Tommy Fury turned down a final rematch offer; Paul's side accused him of 'finding excuses'.
No opponent, venue or broadcaster is confirmed.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/jake-paul-just-slammed-the-door-on-tommy-fury-and-francis-ngannou
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/jake-paul-eyes-christmas-eve-comeback-and-darren-till-is-waiting-on-the-contract
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/jake-paul-wants-the-fury-vs-joshua-winner-and-swears-the-broken-jaw-didnt-hurt
MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/boxing/518073/nakisa-bidarian-teases-darren-till-as-possible-next-opponent-for-jake-paul
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/a1bd9f5a-8382-46c7-b07e-ddc68e92d9c1/jake-paul-team-in-talks-with-darren-till-christmas-eve-nakisa-bidarian
Kimura | https://www.kimura.se/jake-paul-vs-darren-till-ryktas-julafton/
Sherdog | https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jake-Paul-in-talks-to-fight-exUFC-star-Darren-Till-in-boxing-return-203377
Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/27/jake-paul-in-talks-with-former-ufc-title-challenger-for-boxing-return-in-december/
Blood & Sweat | https://www.bloodandsweat.ru/2026/10/dzhejk-pol-mozhet-provesti-poedinok-s-darrenom-tillom/
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/tommy-fury-slams-the-door-on-jake-pauls-final-life-changing-rematch-offer
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