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Gavin Quinn

Tommy Fury sends message to Jake Paul after defeating Anthony Taylor

Tommy Fury wants Jake Paul next after he extended his unbeaten run to seven tonight in a win over Anthony Taylor.

The 22-year-old emphatically defeated the American, and called out the celebrity boxer in his post-fight interview.

The Englishman was making his US debut in Cleveland, but showed no signs of nerves as he controlled the first round - using his technical prowess and working a jab to keep the distance.

Taylor threatened at times as he tried to land a right overhand, but his lack of boxing experience was clear as Fury maintained the distance to capitalise on his 11-inch reach advantage.

But the gulf in class was clear towards the end of the second round as Fury continued to land the more accurate and calculated shots in the third round as the American tired.

It was more of the same in the final round and Fury scored the unanimous decision win.

And afterwards, he took the chance to call out Jake Paul as the pair look destined for a collision in the near future, assuming he defeats Tyron Woodley in tonight's main event.

With his father John and girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague absent tonight, he sent a message to them in his post-fight interview as he dedicated the win to them and his family.

Tommy Fury weighs in for his fight with Anthony Taylor (Getty Images)

Fury has signed a two-fight deal with US broadcaster Showtime and is expected to face Paul in his next bout assuming Paul also picks up a win.

The two rivals have been locked in a bitter war of words for months, with Paul's latest jibe gaining headlines as he claimed the Englishman's purse was coming from his pocket.

"It's coming out of my pockets for sure," Paul told Mirror Fighting . "Like, directly out of my purse.

"Everyone on the card is getting the biggest pay-day that they've ever had as a fighter and that's just part of my movement.

"Look, these fighters deserve more and I want everyone to be excited and I want everyone to know that we as fighters should take care of each other."

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