TOMMY FURY will jump up significantly in weight for his upcoming clash with MMA fighter Darren Till.
The Love Island star, 25, will return to the ring for the first time in 15 months when he takes on ex-UFC contender Till, 31, at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on January 18.
He had to make a catchweight of 183 pounds for the KSI fight last year[/caption]
Last time out, Fury beat YouTuber KSI by unanimous decision in October 2023.
That was after he had claimed a split decision victory over another internet sensation in Jake Paul.
For the KSI fight, Fury, the brother of heavyweight Tyson, was permitted to weigh in under 183 pounds.
But that will not be the case when he prepares to face Till in two months.
Fury has revealed to The Stomping Ground that the bout will take place at HEAVYWEIGHT.
This is the top weight class in professional boxing, specifically designated for fighters 200lbs or heavier.
There is no upper limit for what a fighter can tip the scales at for a heavyweight fight.
It means Fury is set to come in at a career-high weight, with 189lbs his current heaviest which came against Jordan Grant in 2021.
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And the weight is not the only fight stipulation that has been revealed by Fury – who is 10-0 as a professional.
It has been confirmed he will take on Till over eight three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves.
By comparison, Paul beat Mike Tyson over the weekend across eight two-minute rounds with 14oz gloves.
Fury will be the favourite heading into the fight given Till only made his pro boxing debut in July, beating fellow debutante Mohammad Mutie by second round stoppage.
The pair engaged in a brawl at Tuesday’s press conference as Fury’s dad, John, also got involved in the melee.
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TYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
The two-time heavyweight champion is not known for pulling his punches and lets both his fists and mouth do the talking.
Fury has seven children with wife Paris and recently hinted another is on the way.
Their family life is set to hit the screen again with season two of At Home With The Furys being filmed for Netflix.
The Gypsy King is Love Island star Tommy’s older brother.
He is heading for a £200million showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua and on track to become boxing’s first billionaire.
But daughter Venezuela has taken a cheeky pop at her dad for his bargain-hunting ways.
Despite boasting a monster car collection, he can often be seen pottering around town in a VERY modest motor.
Fury has opened up on his mental health struggles and shared insights into the diet behind his incredible body transformations.
As well as his talents in the ring, the Morecambe mauler is known for serenading fans in the ring and incredible bespoke, and sometimes tongue-in-cheek, fight-week suits.
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