Tommy Fury’s dad John holds talks over KSI fight despite Jake Paul rematch
Tommy Fury's dad John has held positive talks with KSI's representatives over a fight which could see Jake Paul pushed aside.
Fury inflicted a first boxing defeat on Paul last month and a rematch was 'planned for this summer' but Fury has now suggested that his next opponent 'will be bigger' than the YouTuber.
KSI mocked Paul after his defeat to Fury and the YouTube rivals would attract a huge online audience if they eventually meet. KSI has won three professional fights himself, but will face his biggest test yet in Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena on May 13. Despite the rapper-turned-boxer's impending fight Fury Sr told Mirror Fighting courtesy of FreeBets.com that discussions with KSI's representatives had begun.
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"I have been in talks with the Sauerland brothers about a possible match-up with their man KSI," Fury Sr said. "I had a meeting with them the other day and it went well. Let’s see what happens. I am still waiting to hear from them, but they did text me the other day saying they are really busy and they are on it.
"If it can be done, we will do it. Whoever else wants to box Tommy, ring the number and get in touch. I don’t deal with the Jake Paul rematch, I am on a rest period and I have just left that to my lawyer. But I’m sure if it can be done, we can do it."
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Paul appeared adamant that he wanted a re-match with Fury in the aftermath of their bout in Saudi Arabia. However, he has more recently challenged Floyd Mayweather to a 'real fight' after being 'ambushed' by the veteran boxer outside an NBA match in Miami.
The Problem Child has also been busy getting to know Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam after ending his relationship with model Julia Rose in December last year.
During an interview on Soccer AM, Fury questioned if Paul really wanted to fight him in a re-match. He said: "I’m down for the rematch. I’ll fight him tomorrow, it’s not an issue.
"But does he want it now? I’m not so sure. He was the one barking up the hill, but I’m sitting on the top of that hill now. So, it’s my call. There’s a lot of meetings going on, but believe you me, the next fight I take, it will be bigger than Jake Paul."
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