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    KSI vs Tommy Fury now ‘very close’ to being confirmed after rivals agree terms in last-minute negotiations

    KSI and Tommy Fury are now “very close” to confirming their fight after a last-minute agreement in negotiations.The celebrity pair were locked in talks for an all-British bout in Manchester.
    KSI and Tommy Fury are now ‘very close’ to confirming their fightCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    Tommy Fury and KSI have agreed upon a fight weightCredit: AFP
    But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
    He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
    KSI set a deadline on Monday to get the deal done and on the same day his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed the weight was agreed upon.
    Sauerland tweeted: “CONFIRMED: weights agreed today for @KSI v @tommytntfury….very close now!”
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    Fury did insist the weight had to be 185lb or else he would walk away to focus on a rematch with Jake Paul.
    He said: “Just a few things to clear up; KSI’s only just agreed to do drug testing for this fight.
    “Took his time with that one. And now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.
    “I know you’re a midget and you’re worrying about the weight but get some more food down you and you’ll get there.
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    “If you just don’t want to fight, I know somebody who will fight in October, somebody who is ready to fight and will get to 185.
    “Jake Paul, if you want to run it back, let’s do it, fine by me. I’ll knock you spark out this time. So let me know boys.”
    KSI appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
    He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
    “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
    For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
    But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
    KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
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    But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia.
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    Nate Diaz, 38, hits back at claims he is fighting with brain damage as ex-UFC star insists ‘I’m smarter now than ever’

    NATE DIAZ has hit back at claims he is fighting with brain damage and insisted: “I’m smarter now than ever”. Diaz is a veteran of MMA with 34 bouts but at the age of 38 he is making his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul.
    Nate Diaz has hit back at claims he is fighting with brain damageCredit: Getty
    And ahead of the August 5 bout, the American denied suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
    Diaz said on The Pat McAfee Show: “These f****** are talking about how I talk, and I’ve got f****** CTE or some s***.
    “I’m like, ‘Bro, I’ve been talking this way the whole motherf****** time.’ It’s got nothing to do with getting hit or none of that.
    “I’m smarter now than ever.”
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    CTE is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated head trauma, including concussions and repeated blows.
    It is also associated with the development of dementia and has affected fighters and NFL stars.
    Diaz – who has suffered nasty cuts to the face during his career – is looking to maintain his record of having never been knocked out.
    He said: “I don’t really be eating punches like they say.
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    “I bleed because of the forearms and elbows and s*** cut me up but like I said, I’ve been in a boxing gym and it might not look like it but I roll with a lot of these punches that anybody lands on me.
    “I’m not just walking in like a meathead into punches. I’ve never been knocked out. I’ve never even really been f****** stunned stupid or nothing.”
    Paul, 26, returns off the back of his first ever defeat, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
    And he will do so in his first-ever fight scheduled over ten rounds.
    Paul said: “I’m going to make sure it’s a living hell the whole time.
    “I think that he’s got a long night ahead of him. I do as well but I’m not afraid of it. I’m ready to rock and roll.”
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    Jake Paul eyes three massive fights after Nate Diaz bout and reveals offer to rematch rival Tommy Fury

    JAKE PAUL has three massive fights eyed up after his return against Nate Diaz – with a Tommy Fury rematch being one of them. The YouTuber-turned boxer tasted defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul after his defeat to Tommy FuryCredit: @tommyfury

    But he snubbed a rematch to instead face ex-UFC star Diaz, 38, on August 5 in Texas.
    Although Paul insisted the chapter is not closed with Fury and even has an offer out for a sequel while also calling out Conor McGregor.
    He told talkSPORT: “As far as my personal career, there’s so many fighters.
    “We have offers out to Fury, we’ve been trying to do the KSI negotiations for years.
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    “But when I knock out Diaz, I think McGregor’s gonna see me, want a payday, and come and get knocked out.”
    Fury, 24, and Paul’s bitter rival KSI, 30, are closing in on a deal to fight so the American could be forced to look elsewhere for his next bout.
    McGregor – who lost his one and only boxing fight against Floyd Mayweather – has been a long time target.
    But now Paul, 26, is ready to even fight the Irishman, 34, in the MMA cage.
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    He said: “We can fight in the PFL smart cage, whatever it is.
    “I told everybody that I would fight Conor in any form of fight because he, in my opinion, is that shot.
    “I’ll do MMA, I’m not afraid to step in there. I’ve wanted to do that my whole career.
    “I’m a wrestler, I’ve got a wrestling background, so all I’d have to learn is some jiu-jitsu and some kicks, which seems pretty easy to me.”
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    Jake Paul mocks Tommy Fury for ‘tasting the canvas’ against him and hits out at ‘b****’ KSI over fight demands

    JAKE PAUL has mocked Tommy Fury for “tasting the canvas” against him and hits out at KSI’s fight demands. KSI is locked in a weight dispute with Fury after accusing him of wanting their bout changed from 180lb to 185lb.
    Jake Paul addressed KSI and Tommy Fury online
    Tommy Fury and KSI are in a dispute over weightCredit: Misfits boxing
    And his great rival Paul – whose brother Logan was beaten by KSI at cruiserweight in 2019 – weighed in on the row on social media.
    He said: “Tommy, I’m going to teach you a little something here.
    “KSI is a bitch, he’s all f*****g talk. He fought Logan at 193lb but wants to weight drain everybody.
    “He says, ‘Oh, I’m levels above everybody’ but then wants everybody to cut down to get them to as low as possible so that he can take advantage of them.
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    “It’s not going to happen, he’s all talk, he only want to fight disabled video gamers or guys who are f****** old and f****** elbow them in the face.”
    KSI, 30, has agreed to Fury’s demand to fight at 185lb but wants another weigh in on the day to restrict their rehydration.
    And the YouTuber-turned boxer warned he has until Monday to sign the deal.
    Paul, 26, lost to Fury, 24, by split-decision in their Saudi Arabia grudge match in February but scored a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
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    The American snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against Nate Diaz, 38.
    But both have agreed to rematch in October if talks with KSI collapse and Paul has already started the war of words.
    He said: “Tommy as my son, I’m disappointed in you, man. I made you a millionaire, I made you famous.
    “You haven’t said thank you. You’re a p***k, you’re a bitch, you said you would wipe me across the floor, wipe me across the canvas.
    “But you’re the one that tasted the chance, you’re the one that tasted the floor in a split-decision you barely beat me.
    “So after I knock out Nate Diaz, August 5th, I’m coming for you Tommy. You better be ready, I’m coming.”
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    KSI AGREES to Tommy Fury’s ‘take-it-or-leave it’ fight offer… but YouTube star has controversial demand

    KSI has AGREED to Tommy Fury’s “take-it-or-leave it” fight offer – but under one condition. The celebrity pair were locked in negotiations for an all-British bout in Manchester.
    Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
    He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
    And on Instagram, Fury hit back: “Now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.”
    So KSI has appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
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    He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
    “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
    For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
    But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
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    KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
    But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia.
    Fury is yet to respond to KSI’s rehydration clause but originally he was given until Monday to sign the fight contract.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: GETTY
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    Tommy Fury hits back with ‘take-it-or-leave it’ offer to KSI and vows to knock Jake Paul ‘spark out’ if fight is axed

    TOMMY FURY hit back with a “take-it-or-leave it” offer to KSI and threatened to turn his attention back to Jake Paul if their fight collapses. Fury and KSI were locked in negotiations for an all-British celebrity boxing bout in Manchester.
    Tommy Fury hit back at KSI and threatened to fight Jake Paul instead
    KSI has given Tommy Fury until Monday to sign their fight contract
    But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
    He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted the fight could be axed because of it.
    And in response, Fury said on Instagram: “Just a few things to clear up; KSI’s only just agreed to do drug testing for this fight.
    “Took his time with that one. And now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.
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    “I know you’re a midget and you’re worrying about the weight but get some more food down you and you’ll get there.
    “If you just don’t want to fight, I know somebody who will fight in October, somebody who is ready to fight and will get to 185.
    “Jake Paul, if you want to run it back, let’s do it, fine by me. I’ll knock you spark out this time. So let me know boys.”
    Fury, 24, beat Paul, 24, by split-decision in Saudi Arabia but the American snubbed a rematch.
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    He instead returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, but he is ready to face his rival just two months after.
    Paul tweeted: “I’ve asked my team to send tommy fury the contract for rematch as early as October.
    “Need to handle business on August 5 and then we run it. 185 pounds. 10 rounds. Simple.”
    KSI, 30, has given Fury till Monday to sign the current contract, which states the bout must take place at 180lb.
    He said: “Tommy, I think you need to realise who the f*** you’re talking to.
    “I don’t need to do this. I don’t need to fight. I choose to fight. So I want you to listen you delusional piece of s***.
    “You’re disrespecting me and that’s p*****g me off. Sign the contract as it is or else I’m fighting someone else.
    “I’m tired of this back and forth with your stupid-ass team, and I damn well know that you’re not going to be getting that type of money anywhere else, not even Saudi Arabia.
    “You have until Monday, July 3, 6pm. to sign the contract. If you don’t sign it, I’m moving on, that’s that.
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    “Remember, you need me, I definitely do not need you.”
    Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: GETTY
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    Jake Paul instructs his team to send Tommy Fury rematch contract for October as KSI fight faces collapse

    JAKE PAUL has instructed his team to send Tommy Fury a rematch contract for October as his rival’s fight with KSI faces collapse. Paul suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
    KSI has threatened to walk away from fighting Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
    But he snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
    So Fury, 24, turned his attention to KSI, 30, and talks between the two appeared to be progressing well.
    But that was until KSI claimed Fury was trying to change the weight from 180lb to 185lb with the celebrity boxing bout now on the rocks.
    So in response, Paul, 26, tweeted: “I’ve asked my team to send tommy fury the contract for rematch as early as October.
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    “Need to handle business on August 5 and then we run it. 185 pounds. 10 rounds. Simple.”
    Fury watched from ringside in May as KSI faced nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
    It ended in controversy when an accidental but illegal elbow knocked Fournier out, causing it to end in a no-contest.
    But still KSI went face-to-face with Fury and the pair looked on track to settle it in the ring.
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    Although now KSI has given Fury until Monday to sign the paperwork or else he will move on.
    He said: “Tommy, I think you need to realise who the f*** you’re talking to.
    “I don’t need to do this. I don’t need to fight. I choose to fight. So I want you to listen you delusional piece of s***.
    “You’re disrespecting me and that’s p*****g me off. Sign the contract as it is or else I’m fighting someone else.
    “I’m tired of this back and forth with your stupid-ass team, and I damn well know that you’re not going to be getting that type of money anywhere else, not even Saudi Arabia.
    “You have until Monday, July 3, 6pm. to sign the contract. If you don’t sign it, I’m moving on, that’s that.
    “Remember, you need me, I definitely do not need you.”
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    Tommy Fury’s boxing career takes HUGE turn as Love Island star leaves brother Tyson’s promoter

    TOMMY FURY has left legendary promoter Frank Warren to negotiate his next fight with KSI as a free agent. Warren first snapped up the younger brother to heavyweight champion Tyson in 2018 when he turned professional.
    Tommy Fury with promoter Frank WarrenCredit: PA
    And the Hall of Famer got Fury to 9-0 and secured him a lucrative celebrity grudge match against Jake Paul.
    Ex-Love Islander Fury beat YouTuber-turned boxer Paul by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    But Warren revealed it was the final on their deal together, wishing him the best as he looks to now fight Paul’s bitter rival KSI next.
    Warren told BT Sport: “We’re not involved in that. We’re not involved. We had our last fight with him, which was the last one.
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    “We had a good relationship but we’re doing our thing and he’s doing his thing and I wish him all the best because he’s a lovely fella.”
    Paul, 26, snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
    So Fury, 24, turned his attention to KSI, 30, and watched his last fight from ringside.
    It ended in controversy when an accidental but illegal elbow knocked out nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
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    The result was overturned from a KO to no-contest but still Fury and KSI went face-to-face in the ring.
    And talks to make the fight happen soon followed with a deal closing in.
    KSI told his Misfits Boxing channel: “I am training for that fight. Negotiations are going back and forth, we’re just waiting on Tommy essentially.
    “We’ve just gotta do a few things to make sure it’s all perfect, but it’s very, very close. I’m training, I’m getting ready for that fight, that’s what I want.”
    KSI’s manager Mams Taylor added: “We’ve gone back and forth and negotiated and now we’ve agreed to all the changes that they’ve requested.
    “I don’t think there’s anything more other than for the ink to dry for both guys to make this happen.”
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