Tommy Fury has hit back at Jake Paul following comments from the American fighter where he claimed Fury was too 'scared' to face-off against him.
The two undefeated fighters were due to go toe-to-toe in Cleveland in December but Fury withdrew through injury, with Paul instead facing a rematch with Tyron Woodley - who he knocked out.
Since then, Fury has made it clear on numerous occasions that he wants to reschedule the bout but Paul has ruled it out, instead stating that his chance has been and gone.
The Youtuber-turned-boxer has also suggested that Fury's illness and injuries were merely an excuse, claiming that the Manchester fighter was afraid to face him.
However, Fury has now hit back at those comments by stating a bout against Paul would have been the 'easiest' fight of his career.
"I really don't want to keep talking about this but I just can't stay silent after comments Jake Paul has made in a recent interview," he said.
"I'm absolutely sick of Jake Paul saying that I was 'scared' to fight. I had a broken rib and a bacterial chest infection which left me completely medically unfit to box - as stated by multiple medical professionals.
"I'm now fit and healthy and have very clearly stated that I am ready to fight on a rescheduled date... but where is he?
"Me having to pull out the fight was the best thing that ever happened to him and he well knows my injury was legitimate.
"This man never wanted to fight me, if he did we'd have a rescheduled date for you all and the fight would be back on which is exactly what I want... The easiest fight of my career."
