Tommy Fury OUT of Jake Paul fight just days before showdown with Tyron Woodley looking to take rematch
TOMMY FURY is out of his blockbuster showdown with Jake Paul.
The social media sensations were due to collide in a Tampa tussle a week on Saturday.
But SunSport has learned Love Islander Fury has been forced to withdraw from the grudge match with an injury.
Former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley – who suffered a split decision loss to Paul in August – is in the frame to replace TNT.
Fury, 22, has been battling the cold throughout his training camp – which was due to take place in America.
Promoter Frank Warren recently revealed: “Tommy had a little bit of a cold but hopefully he is going to be okay.
“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.”
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The youngest Fury brother was supposed to train for his showdown with the YouTuber in America under the tutelage of Sugarhill Steward and brother Tyson.
But the reality TV star did the bulk of his camp in Morecambe under the guidance of dad John, who stole the show during an x-rated pre-fight press conference late last month.
Fury’s withdrawal will enrage Paul – who had a sneaky suspicion the Brit wouldn’t make it to fight night.
During their foul-mouthed presser, The Problem Child roared at Fury as he said: “Make sure you show up.
“Just make sure you show up.”
Fury has been brimming with confidence ever since a bout with the younger Paul brother was first mooted.
And he recently predicted a short night at the office against the former Disney star.
He said: “After our last fights on the same card, I rocked up with four people to his after-party.
“I saw him and what did he do? He didn’t [do anything].
“He sent a security man over to say: ‘Please leave’.
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“When he gets in the ring with me, he will find his level. He’ll be out in the first round.”
Paul has yet to comment on Fury’s apparent withdrawal from their dust-up, although he did refute Tyson’s claim his sibling could beat him on his ‘worst night.’
Alongside a video of Tyson hyping up his brother, Paul tweeted: “I smell cap (lies).”
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