For the first time since his shocking announcement, Tommy Fury, a boxer and former Love Island star, was spotted again. He decided to call off his highly-anticipated boxing matchup with Darren Till. At the age of 25, Tommy appears to distance himself from the resulting stir and head straight back to the boxing ring.
Showing no sign of regret, Tommy was clad in a matching black vest and shorts as he rehearsed his techniques in an undisclosed location. His presence in the ring merely days after the cancellation hinted at his commitment to the sport despite the letdown caused by the cancelled fight.
Taking full advantage of his brother’s personal gym, the younger Fury was hard at work. World Champion Tyson Fury could certainly feel the pride as his sibling strutted around the ring, muscles glistening as he perfected his moves.
Tommy’s dedication was not left unanswered. His hard work was evident as he sparred, got into the specifics of his punches, and sweated his way through various techniques. Displaying a variety of boxing techniques, he managed to polish a series of hooks, jabs, and intense uppercuts.
The cancellation of the fight stunned many, coming only 19 days after their showdown at the Misfits event had been globally announced. The much-awaited boxing match between Tommy and Darren, the former UFC welterweight title challenger, was previously slated to happen in Manchester on January 18th.
To explain his sudden withdrawal from the fight, Tommy took to social media and issued a lengthy explanation for his fans. Stepping into the public light, the former reality star elaborated on the rationale behind his decision.
Tommy blames Darren’s unwillingness to follow professional boxing rules as the reason behind his decision to pull from the match. He expressed disappointment, stating that Darren has been repeatedly mentioning he’ll resort to kicking and other MMA tactics if he finds himself in a losing position.
Making his stance clear, Tommy emphasized his identity as a professional boxer. With more than a year gone by since his last stint in the ring, he was looking forward to an engaging boxing match for the fans, not a mixed martial arts bout. He expressed his frustration over wasted time preparing and training hard for this.
However, despite the setback, Tommy gave his fans a glimmer of hope. He confirmed that efforts were underway to find a new opponent and set a fresh date. Striking an optimistic tone, Tommy assured his followers there would be a worthy challenger and a better fight.
Darren’s side maintained their commitment to the fight, stating that even with Tommy’s domino effect cancellation, a new opponent would soon be announced. Several potential replacements were speculated, reinforcing the promise that the show would inevitably go on.
Among those considered as a potential replacement was Aaron Chalmers, a 37-year-old Geordie Shore star, boasting a 5-2 MMA record and has had five boxing bouts. Chalmers was quick to respond to the development, criticizing Tommy for backing out of the fight against Darren.
Aaron boldly stated that Tommy was scared to face Darren Till, pointing out the tension that occurred at the press conference. He also hinted that he was open to stepping into Tommy’s shoes to fight Darren and that he was ready for any tactics Darren might throw at him.
The sudden withdrawal of Tommy from the boxing match with Darren came as a shock to many, coming just under three weeks after its announcement. Despite cancelling, Tommy remained focused, refining his technique in the ring.
In conclusion, the saga surrounding Tommy continues to roll on. Although he withdrew from one fight, it seems he is far from stepping back from the sport, with plans to find a more ‘suitable’ match. Meanwhile, replacement possibilities, including the outspoken Aaron Chalmers, ensure fans still have high-expectations for an exciting future match.