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.
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.
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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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