When did Tommy Fury start boxing and how is he related to Tyson Fury?
ALL eyes will be on Tommy Fury as he looks to settle his bitter feud with YouTube star Jake Paul TONIGHT in a boxing Saudi showdown.
The former Love Island contestant has a lot of pressure on his shoulders – especially from a certain successful family member.
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Furthermore, Fury will be desperate to make social media superstar girlfriend Molly-Mae proud after all the trash-talking that Paul has sent her way.
But what else do we know about Tommy Fury?
Who is Tommy Fury?
Tommy Fury is a 23-year-old boxer and reality TV star from Manchester.
Before entering the villa, he admitted being too confident which can sometimes be his downfall, along with being too talkative and a bit lazy – however he proved to be a big hit on Love Island 2019 and came in second place with girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
Tommy also has his own fashion line.
He also appeared on ITV’s The Boxer and The Ballroom Dancer with friend Curtis Pritchard.
Tommy fights at light-heavyweight, and has raced to a 5-5 record – winning four of those by knockout.
How is Tommy related to Tyson Fury?
Tyson Fury is in fact Tommy’s older half-brother.
He is one of five of gypsy John Fury’s kids – who all have different mothers.
Both Tommy and Tyson, and later even their younger brother Shane, followed in the Fury family tradition of boxing – catching the bug from their Dad who also fought professionally.
When did Tommy Fury start boxing?
Tommy was always familiar with boxing, but began to take the sport more seriously aged 12.
Tommy began his professional journey as a light-heavyweight boxer aged 19.
He was coached by British boxing hero Ricky Hatton at the Hatton gym in Manchester.
Fury made his professional boxing debut against Jevgenijs Andrejevs in 2018 at the Manchester Arena.
Are Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague still together?
They sure are.
The couple have been going strong since being runners up on Love Island 2019.
The pair can often be found supporting each other at work events.
They also regularly share photos of themselves on exotic holidays and trips.
What has Tommy Fury done since leaving Love Island?
Tommy has been a busy man since leaving the villa back in August 2019.
He is still boxing but he has also turned his hand to fashion.
Tommy signed a HUGE deal with BooHoo Man for his own clothing line.
He has also raked in the bucks through personal appearances.
What happened to Tommy Fury on Love Island?
- Tommy entered the Love Island villa in the last few minutes of episode one – along with pal Curtis Pritchard. However, with his good looks all of the girls were immediately impressed.
- Tommy then ruffled feathers when he pinched Lucie from Joe when he had to pick a girl to couple up with.
- Later, Lucie decided to get back with Joe and opted not to remain coupled up with Tommy, who was chosen by Molly-Mae in the second coupling.
- Tommy was then chosen by newcomers Maura Higgins and Elma Pazar to go on a dinner date with them, and it wasn’t long before he told Danny that he definitely felt an attraction to the new ladies.
- Tommy told Maura he fancied her but still felt something Molly-Mae, who after the eavesdropping the conversation confronted him, explaining her true feelings the couple shared their first kiss.
- Tommy then appeared to confirm to Curtis that him and Molly-Mae had sex.
- In the final on July 29, 2019, Tommy and Molly-Mae were named the runners-up – just losing out to winners Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea.
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Does Tommy have a famous ex?
Tommy once dated Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey after sliding into her DMs.
The boxer persuaded her to go on a date after she caught his eye on a night out in Manchester.
Nothing came of their liason and now Tommy has found his dream girl after going into the Love Island villa.