TYSON FURY’s brother Roman made his boxing debut against Ryan Hibbert in Doncaster tonight.
Roman, 25, had been training for years for his first professional fight in the ring and finally got to show off his skills on a VIP Ringside card in Doncaster.
And Roman was victorious over the four-rounder, with brothers Tyson and Tommy plus dad John joining him for his ring walk.
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Roman Fury all smiles
A good night’s work in the end then for Roman Fury.
He came out on his professional debut and eased past Ryan Hibbert, winning all four rounds of the bout.
Big brother and WBC heavyweight champ Tyson was ringside, as was younger brother Tommy and dad John.
Roman plans on returning to the ring on November 12 on the undercard of Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera.
That would be a hometown fight for the 1-0 cruiserweight after tonight’s clash in Doncaster.
Credit: Sporty STUFF TV Big John approves
Roman Fury was given the mark of approval from dad John.
He is now 1-0 as a pro.
Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV Roman wins on debut
Here’s the moment Roman Fury’s arm was raised on his professional debut.
It was a comfortable win in the end for the brother of WBC world heavyweight champion, Tyson.
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Roman set to toast to victory
Roman Fury has said he will crack open a drink tonight, before getting back to work in the gym.
When asked about his post-fight celebrations, Fury told Sporty Stuff TV: “I’ll have a drink, I’m off for two days.
“[Then] straight back in the gym. I’m hungry baby and I’m gonna get it.”
Boxing has “saved” Roman’s life
Roman Fury has revealed boxing “saved” his life and dragged him out of “dark” places.
The winning fighter told Sporty Stuff TV: “Boxing has saved my life.
“I’ve been in a dark, dark place that I never thought I’d come out of, and it saved me.
“It really has.”
More from Roman
Roman Fury has been quizzed on his southpaw style, which echoed shades of older brother Tyson.
Speaking on the comparisons, he told Sporty Stuff TV: “It must be inherited because I’ve had a load of people saying I box like him, I resemble him.
“So that’s only good things isn’t it. I felt good in there, I felt loose.
“And that was the key for me, that’s what everyone’s been saying, ‘control yourself, be loose and look experienced’ and I didn’t look like a novice at all did I?
“I looked like an experienced boxer so I’m very happy with it.”
Roman Fury reacts to his win
Speaking after the fight, Roman Fury tells Sporty Stuff TV: “I couldn’t have asked for a better debut.
“I’ve never experienced anything like this before in my life.
“So I’m just happy with how I dealt with it, I’m proud of myself, I’ve gained confidence and it’s on to the next one now!”
On his opponent: “He’s had tons of fights, thanks to Ryan [Hibbert] for taking the fight. I’ve learnt lots from him, he’s not just a pushover, he’s a very experienced guy.
“And yeah I’m very happy with it.”
Roman’s return
Roman Fury will be back in action in just FIVE weeks, according to his manager.
He is set to feature on the undercard of Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera on November 12.
Roman Fury wins on debut!
It’s a win for Roman Fury on his professional debut!
He triumphs by a score of 40-36 on the solitary scorecard, meaning he won all four of the rounds.
That’s about as comfortable as it gets!
The Fury family ringside are on their feet cheering.
Result coming next!
Here comes the result…
Ryan Hibbert is already applauding Roman Fury…
Ding! Ding! Ding!
And there’s the final bell!
Roman Fury goes for broke at the end, trying to land a last second KO to no success.
The pair touch gloves at the end of the fight.
Tyson Fury is on his feet applauding his little brother, as is Tommy, as Roman holds his hand up to the crown.
Final minute of the fight
We’re into the final minute of Roman Fury’s pro debut.
There haven’t been any fireworks, but he’s gone about his work effectively.
Fury lands with a left right combo to Ryan Hibbert’s body as the clock ticks down.
Round Four underway
The fighters touch gloves as the bell sounds for the fourth and final round.
Will there be a late KO in this?
End of Round Three
That’s the end of the third.
Just one round left to go now in Roman Fury’s professional debut.
Ryan Hibbert didn’t look to engage in that one, leaving Fury to do all the work.
Tyson Fury ringside
Tyson and Tommy Fury are both ringside to watch his brother’s pro debut.
And dad of the trio, John, is also there.
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Round Three underway
Into the third now, and Roman Fury looks very relaxed here.
The cruiserweight is loose in his movement, and is still on the front foot.
Roman Fury action shots
We’re two rounds down in Roman Fury’s pro debut.
And the brother of Tyson is leading this bout so far.
Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV Credit: SPORTY STUFF TV End of Round Two
There’s the end of the second, signalling the halfway point in the fight.
Again, Roman Fury has probably shaded that one.
Round Two – Hibbert improving
Ryan Hibbert is just starting to settle into this one a bit more.
Although he gets himself so excited he falls over after an almighty swing with his right hand.
Round Two – Here we go
Right, we’re back underway.
Roman Fury starts the second how he ended the first, and is the bigger aggressor of the two fighters.
He throws a jab before looking to follow it up with a booming left hand, but can’t connect.
What a ring walk
Tyson, Tommy and John all made the ring walk with Roman for his debut.
We now move into round two.
End of Round One
Fury connects with a decent overhand left as he backs Hibbert onto the ropes again.
And there goes the bell.
End of round one, which will probably go the way of Fury.
The pair touch gloves as they make their way back to their corners.
Round One – Fury on front foot
It’s Roman Fury who is the more aggressive of the two fighters early on.
He’s got Ryan Hibbert backed up on the ropes.
There’s not much landing in the way of punches, but it’s a confident start for his pro debut.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
We’re underway in this cruiserweight bout.
Roman Fury, brother of Tyson, is making his professional debut.
Four three minute rounds are scheduled.
Fury Sr cheering on brother
Tyson Fury gives a big cheer ringside as Roman is introduced.
Here we go!
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
