KSI reveals huge bet for Tommy Fury fight as verbal wager with John Fury ignored

KSI has revealed he has tried to bet up to £10,000 on himself to beat Tommy Fury in their upcoming boxing bout at the Manchester Arena this weekend.

The YouTube sensation puts his undefeated record on the line this weekend against Fury, with the fight expected to bring millions of eyes to witness the highly-anticipated spectacle. Known for his extravagant style and outspoken presence on social media, it was revealed that KSI would be sporting the 'world's most expensive mouthguard', worth around £41,000.

But along with that, the 30-year-old also revealed that he has tried to bet £10,000 on himself to beat his unbeaten opponent, days after revealing he also wanted to bet £1m to fellow social media star, Adin Ross.

"I want people to think I have no chance and I have no right to be in there," KSI told That Peter Crouch Podcast. "I have even bet on myself to win. I can only bet, I think it was on BetFred, only like £600 because that is how much they would let me.

"I wanted to put like £10,000 on but they wouldn’t let me so I put the £600. I am so confident that I am going to destroy him."

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The build-up to the fight has increased in tension with every passing week, with both fighters having endured months of verbal sparring over social media. Most notably, sparks flew at a press conference announcing the fight back in August, with Fury's father, John, causing a stir by kicking over tables and trying to get his hands on his son's opponent.

While Fury Snr has promised more chaos at the pre-fight press conference this week, KSI revealed that he