Tommy Fury may have been ruled out of his grudge match with fierce rival Jake Paul, with reports today suggesting he has withdrawn.
The two fighters, who have been embroiled in a grizzly war of words in the weeks leading up to their showdown, were set to scrap a week on Saturday.
However, it has now emerged that the bout is in serious doubt, with claims on social media surfacing about Fury potentially being forced to drop out.
It has also been reported that Tyron Woodley, another of Paul’s foes, may fill in instead for a potential rematch.
Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, suffered a split decision loss to the youngest Paul sibling in their tussle in August.
The reason for Fury’s rumoured withdrawal is not yet known and there has been no official confirmation despite the uncertainty.
Tommy Fury has reportedly been forced to withdraw from his grudge match with Jake Paul
Paul has been embroiled in a fierce war of words with Fury in the build-up to the showdown
Both social media sensations were due to step into the ring in Tampa, Florida.
Adding to the chaos, The Sun have also claimed that Fury’s participation is in doubt.
Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson, has been forced to train in his camp while coping with a cold.
‘Tommy had a little bit of a cold but hopefully he is going to be okay,’ promoter Frank Warren revealed recently.
Social media sensations Fury (left) and Paul (right) had been set to tussle in Tampa, Florida
Ahead of the fight, the youngest Paul sibling raised doubts over Fury making it to fight night
‘We are up in Morecambe [on Wednesday] so hopefully we will know more then, but he is up for it and he wants to fight.
‘He can’t wait for the fight and I know certainly from Jake’s perspective he can’t wait for the fight.’
Fury was scheduled to jet out to Florida this week to work with coach SugarHill Steward, having been trained instead by Tyson after the fight was pencilled in.
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