Tommy Fury (born: May 7, 1999)[citation needed] is an English[citation needed] professional boxer and this is the official Tommy Fury YouTube channel. His current record in his boxing career is 10–0 (4 KOs).[citation needed]
Content[]
His videos consist of him training and vlogging for his next fight about his daily routine, and other collabs, mostly with Molly-Mae Hague.
Personal Life[]
- Fury has been in a relationship with Molly-Mae Hague since 2019, whom she met on Love Island.[1] In September 2022, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[2] She gave birth to a daughter on 23 January 2023.[3] They got engaged on 23 July 2023.[4]
Boxing career[]
Early career[]
Fury made his professional debut against Jevgenijs Andrejevs (10–102–3) on 22 December 2018 at the Manchester Arena, Manchester, scoring a four-round points decision (PTS) victory (40–36). In his second fight he recorded the first stoppage of his professional career, defeating Callum Ide (0–26–2) via first-round knockout (KO) on 23 March 2019.[5]
After stepping away from boxing for nine months to take part in a reality television programme, Fury returned to the ring on 21 December 2019, scoring a first-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Przemyslaw Binienda (2–26) at the Copper Box Arena in London.[6]
On 13 November 2020, Tommy Fury recorded his fourth straight win, against Genadij Krajevskij (0–12). Both fighters were trading shots in the first round, but it was in the second round that Fury started landing clean shots. The fight ended in the second round, after Fury knocked Krajevskij out with a big uppercut.[7] In February 2021 Fury improved to 5–0 with a KO victory over Scott Williams. Fury improved to 6–0 with a points victory over Jordan Grant on 5 June 2021.[8]
On 29 August 2021, Fury made his US debut on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley. He defeated Anthony Taylor (0–1) by unanimous decision with 40–36 on all three judges' scorecards.[9]
Tommy Fury vs. Rolly Lambert[]
On October 4, 2022, it was announced that Fury would face American boxer Paul Bamba as the co-feature bout to Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Deji at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.[10] However, during the weigh-in on November 12, Bamba weighed in at 176.6 Ibs while Fury weighed in at 181.4 Ibs. Both fighters stated that they made the weight that was stated in their contract.[11] Bamba refused to fight, and on November 13, the day of the fight, Bamba was replaced with Cameroon boxer Rolly Lambert who held the WBO Africa, WBC and WBA Asian titles for an exhibition fight.[12] During the bout, Fury and Lambert were booed while Fury's rival Jake Paul was on commentary, which led to Fury calling out Paul to a bout.[13]
Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul[]
Fury after winning against Jake Paul
Originally, Fury was scheduled to fight American YouTuber Jake Paul on 18 December, 2021. However, Fury pulled out of the bout due to a bacterial chest infection and a broken rib and was replaced by former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley instead in a rematch billed as Leave No Doubt.[14] Fury was scheduled to fight Paul again on 6 August, 2022. However but pulled out of the bout due to travel issues. It was announced on July 7 that Hasim Rahman Jr. would replace Fury in the fight.[15] This bout was also cancelled due to "weight-issues" (Rahman Jr. coming in overweight), and that all sales towards that fight would be refunded.[16][17]
On 17 January 2023, Ariel Helwani confirmed on Twitter that Paul vs. Fury was now scheduled for 25 February in Saudi Arabia.[18] On 21 January, in an interview with Seconds Out Boxing Tyson Fury claims that Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury is an imminent announcement is on the horizon.[19] On 27 January, it was officially announced that Fury would face Paul on 26 February in Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.[20] On the night of the event, Fury defeated Paul via split decision, with the judges score being 76–73 in Fury's favor and 74–75 for Paul.[21]
Tommy Fury vs. KSI[]
Fury and KSI face off in 2023
In November 2019, English YouTuber KSI won his professional boxing debut after defeating fellow American YouTuber Logan Paul via split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.[22] Fury decided to call out KSI to a bout, which KSI later declined as he wanted to focus on his music career.[23] Fury and Paul were expected to have an immediate rematch, however plans changed after Paul announced he will be facing mixed martial artist Nate Diaz on 5 August, thus Fury exclaimed his interests in pursuing a bout with KSI or TikToker Salt Papi in the future.[24][25] In May, KSI fought Joe Fournier and originally won via a controversial knockout, but was later overruled to a no contest due to an unintentional elbow strike.[26] Shortly after, Fury and KSI shared a stare down after the pair verbally agreeing to face each other next.[27]
On 30 June, KSI uploaded a video onto his YouTube channel stating that Fury is demanding the fight takes place at 185 Ibs despite both parities verbally agreeing to 180 Ibs with no rehydration clause and gave Fury a deadline to sign the contract by 3 July at 6:00pm BST.[28] On 1 July, Fury responded with an Instagram story stating that the fight will only take place at 185 Ibs and if KSI doesn't agree, he will rematch Paul in October.[29] KSI then responded on Twitter accepting to fight at 185 Ibs however requested that they weigh in on the morning of the fight.[30] On 3 July, Kalle and Nisse Sauerland, promoters of Misfits Boxing, had confirmed that both parties had agreed on the weight.[31] On 30 July, it was revealed that Fury would be facing KSI as the one of the headlining MF & DAZN: X Series 10 – The Prime Card on 14 October at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.[32] Misfits Boxing co-owner Mams Taylor confirmed in a Twitter Spaces that both parties had agreed to 183 Ibs.[33] In a closely contested affair that consisted of both boxers clinching excessively, Fury defeated KSI by a unanimous decision with one judge scoring the fight (57-57) as a draw, whilst the other two scored it in favor of Fury.[34]
On October 20, Mams Taylor confirmed on Twitter that KSI instructed a King's Counsel who informed the PBA on October 19 that an appeal will be submitted.[35]
Controversy[]
Beef with Miniminter[]
In October 2023, English YouTuber Miniminter made a comment on the What's Good Podcast about Fury when he made a joke about Fury's daughter Bambi.[36] In February 2024, Fury responded to Simon saying "keep my child’s name out of your mouth."[37] Simon responds to Fury "He should be fighting Viddal. I don’t know why he’s chosen to go for a skinny non boxer. Fight Viddal man."[38]
Trivia[]
- He is the son of former professional boxer John Fury and the younger half-brother of heavyweight world champion of boxing Tyson Fury.[citation needed]
References[]
- ↑ Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague responds to fan concern about her and Tommy Fury
- ↑ Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury announce they are having a baby
- ↑ Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague welcomes baby girl with boxer Tommy Fury
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvDVvSioyve/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
- ↑ Tyson Fury watches on as younger brother, Tommy, scores first stoppage of professional career
- ↑ Tommy Fury: Love Island star beats Przemyslaw Binienda in 62 seconds
- ↑ Denzel Bentley Stops Mark Heffron in Four, Tommy Fury Wins
- ↑ Tommy Fury Tested, Wins Competitive Decision Over Jordan Grant
- ↑ Tommy Fury vs Anthony Taylor result: Love Island star eases to points victory on US debut
- ↑ Tommy Fury’s next fight to take place on Mayweather vs Deji undercard
- ↑ Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba in jeopardy after overweight Fury comes in almost seven pounds heavier than opponent for fight on Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard
- ↑ Everything You Need To Know About Tommy Fury’s Last Minute Opponent
- ↑ Tommy Fury vs Rolly Lambert unofficial scorecard after fight is booed
- ↑ "Tommy Fury pulls out of Jake Paul fight - Tyron Woodley to step in for rematch as replacement opponent"
- ↑ Jake Paul, Hasim Rahman Jr. agree to Aug. 6 fight at MSG
- ↑ Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. To Be Canceled Due To Weight Issues
- ↑ #PaulRahman has been cancelled. Refunds for all ticket and PPV purchases will be provided. Full statement below.
- ↑ Tommy Fury finally set to fight Jake Paul this year as Saudi Arabia throw millions to host bout instead of UK
- ↑ Tyson Fury confirms Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury announcement is “imminent”
- ↑ https://twitter.com/BTSportBoxing/status/1618957061349572609
- ↑ Controversy! Robbery? Official scorecards for Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury revealed | Pic
- ↑ KSI vs Logan Paul 2: British YouTuber wins boxing fight against social media rival
- ↑ Tyson Fury's Love Island brother Tommy calls out YouTube star KSI following his victory over Logan Paul: 'If you want it, you know where it is'
- ↑ Jake Paul-Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5 in Dallas
- ↑ Tommy Fury career path mapped out by dad John as two fights teased after Paul - EXCLUSIVE
- ↑ KSI and Tommy Fury agree to fight NEXT before brawl breaks out in ring after YouTuber’s controversial Joe Fournier win
- ↑ KSI and Tommy Fury agree to fight NEXT before brawl breaks out in ring after YouTuber’s controversial Joe Fournier win
- ↑ I’m sick of this!
- ↑ "Fine by me" - Tommy Fury fires back at KSI after issuing contract ultimatum
- ↑ https://twitter.com/KSI/status/1675234285627019264
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1675235375390896128
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CvVEJVts3O2/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1685719169193451521
- ↑ Prime Card Results: KSI vs. Fury
- ↑ https://twitter.com/MamsTaylor/status/1715368763426582741
- ↑ https://twitter.com/IfnBoxing/status/1761396536741654555
- ↑ https://twitter.com/MichaelBensonn/status/1761395358972674471
- ↑ TOMMY FURY CALLED ME OUT...
