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Will Freeman

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight latest: Visa application, embassy meeting and ultimatum

As the drama revolving around Tommy Fury and Jake Paul rumbles on, there is plenty to talk about and speculate over with regards to the fight, which has already been rescheduled once.

Fury has been denied access to the US with his ESTA, required for entry to the US, having been refused when trying to board a flight to New York for last Wednesday's press conference. His opponent has now issued an ultimatum to Fury, saying that he must go to the US Embassy in London to secure assurances that he will be able to travel to the US.

"Tommy is officially out by Wednesday morning if he doesn’t go to the Embassy or come out of hiding," Paul wrote on social media. "Three other opponents lined up. I’m built different.". The ultimatum has not yet been adhered to, with Fury having less than 24 hours now to fulfil his side of the bargain.

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Embassy meeting & Frank Warren update

Frank Warren, who was responsible for promoting Fury's last fight against Daniel Bocianski on the undercard of brother Tyson's fight against Dillian Whyte, has offered his view. The experienced promoter also spoke about his sympathy for the Paul camp in the wake of the last week's developments.

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Alternative opponent revealed

A potential opponent for Paul in the fight could well be UFC star Nate Diaz, who has been tipped to enter the ring against Paul.

Diaz would need to be released from his UFC contract in order to fight, which is an option he is reportedly keen to explore, but with a month until a potential fight it could come too soon.

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Paul names price to fight in UK

Fury would be travelling to the States without his father and trainer, John, who remains banned from the country after serving a number of years in prison. Paul has now stated that he will come to the UK to fight Fury, but on one condition - that he shows him the money.

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