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Like the previous duel, Tommy Fury will face the social media star again in the next fight. / Photo: Instagram @tommyfury
MANCHESTER – Tommy Fury seems increasingly serious about continuing his career in the world of professional boxing. The reality TV star is motivated to follow in the footsteps of his half-brother Tyson Fury, who is currently the WBC heavyweight world champion.
Tommy Fury, who started his career in the light heavyweight class, last competed at cruiserweight. In his last appearance, Tommy successfully defeated YouTuber who is also involved in boxing, Jake Paul, last February.
Now, with a fighting record of 9-0 (4KO), the boxer who started his professional boxing career on December 22 2018 is determined to fight for the world title. He is scheduled to step into the ring again on October 14, 2023 at Manchester Arena, Manchester, England.
Like the previous duel, Tommy Fury will face social media stars again. This time, he met Olajide William Olatunji or known as KSI. This cruiserweight fight will last for 6 rounds.
With the career path he chose, many view Tommy Fury as a crossover boxer. However, he wants to fight for the world title when the time feels right.
“The plan is to get through this fight on YouTube, do what I have to do in a scene like this, and I believe I am good enough to win the world title belt,” said Tommy Fury to PA News, quoted on Thursday (12/10 /2023).
“I don’t know when or in which division, but when the time is right, I will go forward and challenge for the world title because I can’t live with myself if I don’t box,” continued the man born May 7, 1999.
“I’m confident I can do it, I have the right preparation around me, so why not give myself the best chance?” he said again.
Tommy Fury himself realizes that victories over Jake Paul and KSI will not be enough to take him to world level duels. “They don’t really demand that I improve my abilities to win the world title. I am one level above them,” he said.
“I can beat KSI after drinking 15 glasses of beer. I could go to the pub all day, fight him at night and still beat him. If we fight 100 times, I will beat him 100 times,” concluded the man who became widely known thanks to reality this Love Island show.
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