UFC legend Chael Sun has asked Jake Paul to cancel his fight against Tommy Fury. The bout is in danger of being canned again.
They were initially scheduled to meet in the boxing ring last December. However, the Brit was injured and became ill.
After being denied entry to America, Tommy Fury's fight against Paul is at risk of being abandoned.
After months of negotiations, the two light-heavyweights agreed to face off at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 6.
The bout could still be cancelled after Fury admitted that he was denied entry to America.
The 23-year old was due to speak at a press conference in The Big Apple in support of the dust-up.
TNT however revealed via Instagram Tuesday that his ESTA (which is required to enter the States) had been denied.
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This comes amid rumours Tyson, his brother and heavyweight champion, is being prevented from entering the USA because of his connections with Daniel Kinahan.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 25, has vowed to do everything in his power to not let Fury "weasel" his way out of their grudge match.
Sonnen challenged the former Disney actor for the light-heavyweight and middleweight titles. Sonnen told the ex-Disney actor to leave the match-up.
The 45-year old took to Twitter to say: "Please stop playing chicken.
"If Paul offers to fight for the UK, there will be another reason.
"Let the guy go. This was not the right thing to do.
"It's mean-spirited and feels wrong, even if I have an incredibly low standard."
Eddie Hearn, a promoter from Ohio, has offered his support to Fury and Paul in order to defeat the Love Island star.
Tyson, the WBC king, has placed a $1million wager with Paul to see if his younger sibling would win.
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