TOMMY FURY is faced with a deadline of THIS WEEK to finally agree terms to fight KSI.
In February, Fury edged a split-decision win over KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul in their Saudi Arabia showdown.
And it all but KO’d Paul’s proposed blockbuster grudge match with KSI, initially eyed for December.
Paul, 26, also snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC veteran Nate Diaz, 38.
So KSI, 30, turned his attention to Fury, 24, but the pair found themselves squabbling over weight and financials.
KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – also co-founder of Misfits Boxing – remained coy on negotiations when pressed by SunSport.
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But he said: “Whether it’s on or off, we should know some time this week.
“I’m just going to let you know, this week is going to be an interesting week.”
KSI has made it clear Fury is absolutely his No1 target but even the determined YouTube, music and crossover boxing star has a deadline.
And having seen opponents pullout in the past, Taylor warned they will have alternatives should Fury fail to accept.
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He said: “There’s always a threat it’s not a done deal until you have the signed contracts, there’s always a threat after you have the signed contracts.
“This is boxing, someone could get injured, it’s not celeb darts. We’ve had some bad luck with pullouts and you have to think fast.
“We’ve had to come up with creative solutions and it won’t be any different if anyone pulls out of our fights, we always try to have ones on standby.
“But, I do believe this is a great fight and a great test for JJ and I think he’s got this in the bag if they do end up fighting.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
