Tommy Fury facts for kids
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Fury in 2020
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| Nickname(s) | TNT |
| Rated at | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 foot |
| Reach | 80 in |
| Born | 7 May 1999 Manchester, England |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 10 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
Thomas Michael John Fury, born on May 7, 1999, is a British professional boxer. He is also known for being a reality TV star. In 2019, he appeared on the TV show Love Island. He finished as a runner-up with Molly-Mae Hague. Tommy is the younger brother of famous boxer Tyson Fury.
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Early Life and Family
Tommy Fury was born in Manchester, England, on May 7, 1999. His father, John Fury, comes from an Irish Traveller background. His mother, Chantal, is of Mauritian descent. Tommy's half-brother is the world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury.
Tommy Fury's Boxing Career
Starting His Boxing Journey
Tommy Fury began his professional boxing career on December 22, 2018. He won his first fight against Jevgenijs Andrejevs in Manchester. In his second fight, on March 23, 2019, Tommy won by knockout in the first round. This fight took place in Leicester.
In 2019, Tommy took a break from boxing to join the TV show Love Island. He returned to boxing on December 21, 2019. He quickly won his fight against Przemyslaw Binienda in London. On November 13, 2020, Tommy knocked out Genadij Krajevskij in the second round.
On February 27, 2021, Tommy Fury won another fight by technical knockout. This match was against Scott Williams in London. On June 5, 2021, he defeated Jordan Grant. Later, on August 29, Tommy fought mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor. Tommy won this fight by a unanimous decision.
Big Fights: Paul and KSI
After beating Anthony Taylor, it was announced that Tommy would fight Jake Paul. Their first planned fight in December 2021 was cancelled. Tommy had to pull out because of a chest infection and a broken rib. The fight was rescheduled for August 2022 in New York City. However, Tommy had to withdraw again because he could not enter the US.
Tommy returned to the ring on April 23, 2022. He fought Daniel Bocianski at Wembley Stadium in London. This fight was on the same night as his brother Tyson Fury's big match. After winning, Tommy challenged Jake Paul again.
Finally, the fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul happened on February 26, 2023. It took place in Saudi Arabia. Tommy won the fight by a split decision. This means two judges thought Tommy won, and one judge thought Jake won.
In November 2019, British YouTuber KSI won a boxing match against Logan Paul. After this, Tommy Fury challenged KSI to a fight. KSI initially said no, wanting to focus on his music. But on July 30, 2023, it was announced that Tommy would fight KSI. The match happened on October 14, 2023, in Manchester, England. Tommy Fury won the fight by a unanimous decision. All three judges scored the fight in his favor.
Cancelled Fight with Darren Till
On November 17, 2024, it was announced that Tommy Fury would fight Darren Till. This fight was planned for January 18, 2025, in Manchester. Tommy was excited to be back in the ring.
However, on December 6, Tommy announced he was pulling out of the fight. He said this was because Till mentioned using "MMA tactics" if he was losing. Anthony Taylor, who Tommy had fought before, stepped in to fight Till instead.
Exhibition Boxing
On October 4, 2022, it was announced that Tommy Fury would have an exhibition fight. He was set to fight American boxer Paul Bamba in Dubai. An exhibition fight is a match that does not count towards a boxer's official record.
During the weigh-in, there was a disagreement about the weight. Bamba refused to fight. So, on November 13, Rolly Lambert from Cameroon replaced Bamba. During this exhibition match, fans booed both fighters. Tommy's rival, Jake Paul, was commenting on the fight. This led to Tommy challenging Paul to a fight again.
Tommy Fury on TV
Love Island
In June 2019, Tommy Fury joined the fifth season of the ITV2 dating show Love Island. He finished as a runner-up with his girlfriend at the time, Molly-Mae Hague. Their daughter was born on January 23, 2023. Molly-Mae announced their split on August 14, 2024.
Other TV Shows
In December 2019, Tommy appeared in an ITV2 show called The Boxer and The Ballroom Dancer. He was with another Love Island contestant, Curtis Pritchard. They tried each other's careers. Tommy learned ballroom dancing, and Curtis tried boxing.
In August 2023, Tommy Fury was featured in the Netflix series At Home with the Furys. This show is about his famous boxing family.
In November 2024, it was announced that Tommy had decided not to join the show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He received a different offer that he preferred.
Personal Life
Tommy Fury was in a relationship with social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague. They met on Love Island in 2019. They lived together in Cheshire and then in Hale, Greater Manchester. In September 2022, they shared that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Bambi, was born on January 23, 2023.
They got engaged on July 23, 2023. In August 2024, Molly-Mae and Tommy announced that they had ended their relationship.
Professional Boxing Record Summary
| 10 fights | 10 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
Exhibition Boxing Record Summary
| 0 fights | 0 wins | 0 losses |
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Fury in 2020
