TOMMY FURY has sensationally claimed the proposed punch-up between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul could end up being RIGGED.

Exploratory talks over a shock showdown between the former two-time unified heavyweight champion and the YouTube sensation have taken place.

The prospect of the pair, 35 and 28 respectively, sharing the ring has stunned fight fans and fighters alike.

Former Paul opponent Fury is among those baffled by the potential crossover clash.

He told The Stomping Ground : " Money 's a very powerful thing in this world.

"But if it goes past two minutes of the opening round, then I will take that in [as that] AJ's been paid off.

"And I think it's going to take a lot of money to for that to happen. And if it does, I think it will be very, very upsetting for everybody.

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