Tommy Fury will finish his boxing hiatus in the beginning of subsequent yr when he fights former UFC star Darren Until in January.
‘TNT’, half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson, hasn’t stepped inside a hoop since beating YouTuber KSI in October 2023.
The previous Love Island star emerged victorious through unanimous choice to stretch his unbeaten document to 10 as an expert.
Fury, who additionally overcame Mike Tyson’s conqueror Jake Paul eight months prior, had been closely linked with a rematch towards KSI.
The 25-year-old solely lately restarted coaching having undergone surgical procedure in January on a hand damage he had been carrying since 2019.
Fury, who additionally endured a high-profile break-up with Molly-Mae Hague, will now as an alternative return on a card promoted by KSI’s firm.
Liverpool’s Until, who boasts an 18-5 MMA document, is continuous his transition to the squared circle since his UFC launch in March 2023.
Nonetheless, the 31-year-old noticed a proposed struggle on Paul vs Tyson’s authentic July date scrapped, together with his boxing debut towards Mohammad Mutie as an alternative being marred by a post-fight brawl.
Fury vs Until: Date and begin time
This struggle will happen on Saturday, January 18.
The crossover occasion, which shall be promoted by KSI’s Misfits Boxing, shall be held on the Co-op Reside in Fury’s Manchester hometown.
Begin instances and extra particulars are anticipated to be introduced sooner or later.
The occasion is anticipated to be broadcast stay on DAZN PPV and TNT Sports activities Field Workplace however pricing is but to be revealed.
talkSPORT may have updates all through struggle week and talkSPORT.com will present one of the best of the response as properly.
Fury vs Until: Undercard
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- MAIN EVENT: Tommy Fury vs. Darren Until
Fury vs Until: What has been mentioned?
“It feels nice to, lastly, say that I’m again. I’ve been out of the ring far too lengthy,” Fury mentioned.
“I’ve been getting itchy knuckles, and so I’m thrilled to have the ability to announce my return.
“That is additional particular as I’m the A-side and headlining a large occasion in my hometown and in entrance of my followers.
“Until had a very good UFC profession, however he’s moving into the boxing ring now, towards a correct professional, and he’ll shortly realise that he’s out of his depth, and this isn’t the sport for him.
“I plan on coping with Until in conclusive vogue after which chasing even larger fights in 2025.”
Darren Until mentioned: “January 18 is my time, my night time.”
Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, mentioned: “We’re beginning 2025 with a critical assertion of intent!
“Fury vs. Until is an absolute banger, one of many largest crossover fights that may be made, and it’ll arrange the X Sequence for a record-breaking yr.
“The build-up to that is going to be compelling, it might get private, and the struggle shall be one of the brutal we’ve got ever seen on Misfits!”