A date has been set
Tommy Fury’s return to the boxing ring has been confirmed just weeks after pulling out of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.
The former Love Island contestant’s return has been confirmed for January 18, over a year after his controversial win over YouTuber KSI in October last year.
Fury had been rumoured to be appearing on this year’s I’m A Celebrity but it was reported that he pulled out for a more lucrative offer.
Now it has been confirmed that Fury will face former UFC fighter Darren Till at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester in the new year.
Speaking about the bout, Fury said: “It feels great to, finally, say that I am back! I have been out of the ring far too long, I’ve been getting itchy knuckles, and so I am thrilled to be able to announce my return.
“This is extra special as I am the A-side and headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans, at Co-op Live.
“Till had a good UFC career but he’s stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him. I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”
Till kept his comments on the fight short and sweet saying: “January 18 is my time, my night.”
Fury remains unbeaten having won 10 fights, four by knockout but neither he nor KSI have fought since they met.
Till, meanwhile, made a return to combat sports as he took on mixed martial artist Mohammad Mutie in the boxing ring in July, which he won via decision.
The Liverpudlian remains one of the biggest British stars to have ever fought in the UFC – despite never winning a title.
Through 2017 and 2018, Till went on an impressive run in the UFC which earned him a title shot against Tyron Woodley – the champion at the time.
However, Woodley beat the Brit who went on to win just one out of his last five fights in UFC.
Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “We are starting 2025 with a serious statement of intent!
“Fury vs. Till is an absolute banger, one of the biggest crossover fights that can be made, and it will set up the X Series for a record-breaking year.
“The build-up to this is going to be compelling, it could get personal, and the fight will be one of the most brutal we have ever seen on Misfits. Get your tickets now!”
