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Charlie Wilson

KSI makes Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul offer with new fight date suggested

KSI has made Jake Paul and Tommy Fury an offer for them to fight on his card on August 27 with their own scheduled event for Madison Square Garden currently in jeopardy.

Fury has revealed that he was turned away at Heathrow Airport after having his ESTA denied, with the fighter now at the British embassy in an attempt for the issue to be dealt with in order to fly out. Today's scheduled press conference has now been cancelled, with the fight now seemingly in doubt.

Fury has maintained that he has no idea why his ESTA has been denied, and he's working to sort the issue out as soon as possible.

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But KSI has taken the opportunity to send a jibe at his rival Paul, whilst offering him a chance to fight on his upcoming card.

KSI previously fought Logan Paul, Jake's brother, on two occasions - the first contest ended in a majority draw with KSI winning the second on a judges decision. The British YouTuber and the older Paul brother are now business partners and friends, and have released their own energy drink.

But he has admitted that he still does not like the younger Paul - Jake - and stated that he has no intention of becoming friends with him, just because he has made amends with Logan. He added that he would not rule out himself making a return last month on the Impaulsive podcast.

Addressing Paul on Twitter, KSI said: "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."

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