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Ben Davies

KSI makes offer to bitter rival Jake Paul with Tommy Fury fight in jeopardy

KSI has offered Jake Paul the chance to move his bout with Tommy Fury to his August 27 card in the UK.

Paul and Fury announced their fight would take place on August 6 after both signed on the dotted line to reschedule their clash. However the fight was thrown into jeopardy after Fury was banned from travelling to the US to attend their planned press conference this week.

The YouTube star may now be forced to change the venue for their fight or look at cancelling the event altogether while his rival appeals the decision. However British star KSI has now offered his own solution to the problem, tweeting: "Clearly your card is dead in the water at this point. So let me give you a lifeline. If you TRULY want to fight Tommy, fight on my card as the co main event. I’ve got everything set up for you. Best believe you owe me one though. Ball is in your court."

He also added: "You can bring [Amanda] Serrano with you too. Can’t say I’m not generous." Paul and KSI - real name JJ Olatunji - have been teasing a fight with each other for several years since KSI defeated his brother Logan. However the British star has been out of action while exploring other ventures including his hugely successful music career.

He will return to the ring on August 27 in the UK with his opponent yet to be confirmed. However Paul fighting on the card could work in his favour with the American's charge Alex Wassabi heavily linked with being KSI's challenger. It seems unlikely Paul will agree to the offer but could be left with no other option if Fury is unable to travel by August.

If Paul was to fight on the undercard of KSI's return fight, it could see a set-up of a huge potential YouTube boxing clash between the pair if they can both score victory. Paul has previously accused KSI of trying to avoid a fight, but the domestic star now looks in tremendous shape since announcing his comeback.

Do you think Jake Paul should fight Tommy Fury on KSI's fight card? Let us know in the comments section below

Fury announced via Instagram video on Tuesday that he would be unable to attend the press conference after being stopped at Heathrow Airport. The event was ultimately postponed by Paul's label Most Valuable Promotions with any news about the actual fight yet to be discussed until solutions can be provided.

Paul reacted angrily to the news potentially another fight cancellation on social media, tweeting: "Tommy, no matter how hard you try to get out of this fight, I’m going to do everything in my power to not let you weasel ur way out. My team and my partners have made it clear the steps you need to take to solve your latest excuse. Take them or admit you're a scared little b****."

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