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      Presenters steal show at Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic as fans baffled by random ‘pop star and trance music interludes’

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      TOMMY FURY made a winning return to the ring on Friday night – but fight fans were more blown away by the presenters of the show and the Ibiza-style trance party during the interludes.Fury, 26, recorded a dominant win over Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic in their six-round Budapest bust-up. Tommy Fury made a winning return to the ring on Friday nightCredit: DAZNBut the presenters of the Budapest fight card ended up stealing the showCredit: DAZNAs did the numerous musicians who performed between the fightsCredit: DAZNBoxing fans couldn’t help but comment on the concert, which had a sprinkling of fights, that they were treated toCredit: DAZNThe fight was preceded by several musical acts and a techno DJ set worthy of a dark and sweat-riddled Ibiza nightclub. Two Hungarian presenters oversaw proceedings at the MTK Arena.And the duo well and truly caught the eye of viewers back home. One boxing fan commented: “The presenters of the Tommy Fury Budapest card are absolutely worth tuning in for. “READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYAnother said with an image of the two presenters: “Worth it, init?” The musical interludes were also a major talking point for fight fans watching live on DAZN. One sarcastically said: “Can’t even begin to tell you how happy I was to get a popstar musical interlude just now on this Tommy Fury boxing show in Hungary.” Another said: “Some weird choices in the production and like 3 or 4 music acts, this event is so weird lol.” Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTommy Fury paid a heartfelt tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague after having his hand raisedCredit: DAZNAnd another said: “Loving the music.” Fury, 26, moved to a perfect 11-0 with a unanimous decision victory over Hanjalic, his first win since his victory over KSI in October 2023.Tommy Fury calls out ‘b****’ Jake Paul after making boxing comeback after 18 months And an emotional ‘TNT’ was quick to pay tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and daughter Bambi in his post-fight interview.He said: “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ, without him, none of this would be possible.”I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl, Bambi, at home. And my sweetheart, Molly. She’ll always be mine forever.”And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them, I wouldn’t be breathing. I wouldn’t be here. “The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and I owe them everything.”The fomer Love Island star then proceeded to open up on his battles with depression and alcohol.”I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two years,” he said. “I’ve been through things that tear men down. Read More on The Sun”Drunk, an alcoholic; I lost my family for a little bit. “But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.” More

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      Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic LIVE RESULTS: TNT calls out Jake Paul after scrappy win while Roman delivers brutal KO

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      TOMMY FURY’S return to the ring after 18 months has been a success as the former Love Island star beat Kenan Hanjalic in Budapest!It was a scrappy contest to say the least but TNT won on points before dedicating the victory to ‘sweetheart’ Molly Mae and calling out bitter rival Jake Paul.And Tommy’s half-brother Roman also came out on top tonight with a dominant KO victory.The ref was forced to call an end to what was a heavily dominated fight after just round four.Full card scores Tommy Fury UD beats Kenan Hanjalic Roman Fury KOs Josip PeharShokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze – N/AVaradi Sandor UD beats Nikolas PanicValentin Koloszar UD beats Alexandru IonitaCopy linkCopiedNight of Fury Here’s how the two main fights played out with the Fury bros claiming important wins:Copy linkCopiedFury entices Paul rematch Fury’s post-match touched on all the agony of the past year. All the sacrifices, tribulations and hurt suffered in his long-waited return to the ring and what next. When questioned about a possible rematch with Jake Paul, he refers to him as a terrified b***h and maintains that there is no question that he will knock him out the second time.A rematch will certainly entice many. Copy linkCopiedFury reacts to victoryFury is lapping up his return back in the winning column. “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Savior Jesus Christ, without him none of this would be possible,” he says buoyantly”I want to say hello to my beautifuyl baby girl Bambi at home, my sweetheart Molly, she’ll always be mine forever. “And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them I wouldn’t be breathing, I wouldn’t be here. The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and i owe them everything.”I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two year. I’ve been though things that tear men down, drunk, alcoholic; I lost my family for a little bit. But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.”Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury beats Kenan Hanjalic UD 6Fury’s first ring action in 18 months comes away with a bitty win on points. Shades of quality were present but nothing note-worthy enough that will have make headlines. TNT moves to an 11-0 record with more needing to come. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 6Fury lands a tidy set of hooks on the upper but Hanjalic shows a commendable steel to take them and embrace them. An incredible amount of engaging, whether that be forced or not, from the two. Final round ends in the scrappy tempo this dust-up undertook. Result to come. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 5Fury continues his semi-calculated approach in this. Hanjalic takes a momentarily knee with that low blow still having an uncomfortable impact on his already lax movement. A minute from time, Fury managed to let off some nice combos to the body but nothing Hanjalic couldn’t eat up. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 4There’s little doubt that when Fury dose start to box hes the cleaner fighter but those moments are little between as he founds himself engaging in a scrap of belief rather than a fight of technique. Hanjalic pleads to the referee about the potential Fury head blows, but that dosen’t stop his charge to make this a messy fight even after a points deduction. Both are leaking, especially Hanjalic. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 3A lot of jab-and-retreat work from Fury in the first two rounds but has now presented a more proactive challnege in the ring with his hands. In the closing stages lets his hands go and catches Hanjalic with a low blow and the face as the referee seeks clarification on whether he is able to continue, which he dose. Father John suggests that Tommy continues to control this encounter with the jab. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 2Not much combination or technique from the two as the brute approach remains bare. Hanjalic stumbled on his feet early on before picking himself up and reneging with intention. A taunt or two from the Bosnian to assure he’s not going anywhere. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 1 After an opening 30 seconds of assessing, Fury is on the immediate engage with a few jabs to the body. Not to the fear of Hanjalic, who carries the power that will cause undoubtedly cause hesitancy within Fury with the pair ending with a flurry of hooks and words. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan HanjalicHanjalic enters the MTK Arena with a band of entourage in a black behind him in very business-like mode. Remember he came to Budapest with one mission – “to win.”Fury, the show-stopper that the Hungarian faithful have showed out for, is draped in a white-gold combo as he prances his way to the ring. Showtime. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan HanjalicAfter a hellish break that one of the presenters calls “short” which lasted longer than the 10-minute intended break we took before the Roman Fury fight, main event action is upon us. Anyway, Tommy Fury is being welcomed to the ring finally. Copy linkCopiedElsewhereIf techno filler isn’t your thing, we’ve got the latest action on the World Seniors Snooker Championship and UK Open Pool Championship below: Copy linkCopiedThe wait goes onIt’s been a relatively quick and elaborate-planned night so far but at least the fans in Budapest have been treated to quite the event.From the stage performances to club-like vibes, the crowd has been tonight’s main feature as we await Tommy. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury up nextWhat we expect to be the final musical performance of the event has come to an end as all focus now shifts towards Tommy Fury and his six-round cruiserweight fight with unknown Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic. Not before a bit more techno, of course. Copy linkCopiedRoman speaks on winFury record goes to 5-0 and will certainly endure a sterner test following this. “It was a great comeback. I’ve been out for 14 months so it was a good performance,” he said in his ring interview. “I want to dedicate this fight to my mother, she’s been in bad health and I love her to death, mother that’s for you.”Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury beats Josip Pehar via KOFury, who is donning a Hungary cap, gave the crowd the highlight moment to feast on despite its convoluted nature. Pehar was overmathced from the offset and once the first of three knockdowns occurred the onus was all Fury who claimed his stoppage in the fourth. Time for brother Tommy. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 4Fury knocks Pehar down again in Pehar’s attempts to scramble back into this contest. The Croatian meets the canvas again and the referee calls ends to this. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 3As you would expect, Fury goes all-out for the stoppage. The referee deems Pehar’s second fall of the night as a knocdown despite the bundled-down nature of it. Fury actions a sequence with multiple left hand Pehar’s main highlight has been holding, which deducted him a point and the wait to get his gumshield back in his mouth. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 2Fury, in Tyson-like fashion, jinks and faints his way around the ring probing for a look to get his right hand involved. Pehar escapes from some promsiing Fury combainations before engaing in grappling. Seconds before the end of this round, Fury DROPS Pehar with a planted left hand to the body. The bell saves him. If the size didn’t show it, his strategy does: there’s no stoppage coming from the Croatian despite his winning record. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 1Fury imposes the heavy right hand early on with John barking our advice in his corner. He tagged Pehar with a left hook but nothing that made the Croat retreat from battle. Copy linkCopiedFirst Fury up Roman will face Josip Pehar, who has won seven of his twelve professional bouts.Pehar had some issues with his walkout music as the audio just cut out with no resumption. As for Fury, he is draped out in white silk with gold lining, of course the famous name in capital gold at the back and importantly his walkout goes more swimmingly than Pehar. Copy linkCopiedInterlude doneBreak finished, half-time show wrapped up and all the shots of a semi-interactive crowd – all accompanied by the techno music and lights that this Hungary arena has to offer – now time for the meat and potatoes. The Fury brothers are set to enter the ring. As for the scheduled bout of Shokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze, there’s serious uncertainty on whether we will see that fight but that has yet to be clarified by anyone involved. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury outlines intentionsRoman tends to fade into the irrelevancy when the Fury name is brought up, and for good reason. He has limted resume with even less credibility experience, but tonight presents a chance to craft out a proper name for himself. One that resonates beyond “Tommy’s older brother.”He is set to be the penultimate fight before our main event. Copy linkCopied More

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      Tommy Fury dedicates win to ‘my sweetheart’ Molly-Mae after making emotional boxing return following 18-month layoff

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      AN emotional Tommy Fury dedicated his win in his boxing return to Molly-Mae Hague in a heartfelt and honest post-fight speech.The former Love Island star made his ring return in a shock Budapest bust-up with Kenan Hanjalic on Friday night.Tommy Fury made his ring return on Friday nightHe locked horns with Kenan Hanjalic in a Budapest bust-upFury cruised to a unanimous decision victoryCredit: DAZNVictory in Budapest moved Fury to a perfect 11-0Fury paid tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae-Hague in his post-fight interviewCredit: DAZNThe former Love Islanders recently reunited following a separationCredit: INSTAGRAMNerves would’ve been jangling for Fury before he made his ring walk due to his 18-month hiatus.But he outboxed his Bosnian bruiser of an opponent to pick up a unanimous decision victory, his first win since beating KSI in October 2023, and move to a perfect 11-0.Fury, 26, was overcome with emotion after having his hand raised and paid tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae – who recently confirmed they’re BACK TOGETHER – in his post-fight speech.He said: “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ, without him, none of this would be possible.READ MORE ON TOMMY FURY”I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl, Bambi, at home. And my sweetheart, Molly. She’ll always be mine forever.”And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them, I wouldn’t be breathing. I wouldn’t be here. “The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and I owe them everything.”Fury then bravely opened up about his battles with depression and alcohol.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTommy Fury was a step ahead of Kenan Hanjalic in every aspect of the fightCredit: DAZNBut he was hesitant to throw punches in bunches”I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two years,” he said. “I’ve been through things that tear men down. “Drunk, an alcoholic; I lost my family for a little bit. Tommy Fury SHOVED by opponent Kenan Hanjalic as face-off for comeback fight turns tense”But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.”Fury opted for a cautious approach in the opening stanza, throwing several probing jabs behind feints.Hanjalic was all too happy to operate on the back foot and strategically blitz Fury.Fury’s speed advantage was apparent in the second, with his in-and-out movement frustrating Hanjalic.The jab continued to be Fury’s best weapon as Hanjalic struggled with the speed at which it came, although he easily got out of the way of several telegraphed right hands.Fury allowed Hanjalic back into the fight by taking his foot off the gas later in the round.And the Bosnian was all too happy to close the distance and work in the clinch.Fury looked to let his hands go in the third but found himself engaged in yet more energy-sapping clinches.An accidental low blow from Fury brought about a pause in the action, much to the frustration of dad John.A bloodied Hanjalic recovered from the foul but looked like he wanted out after the restart.Fury had his dome rattled midway through the fourth by a hellacious right hand.But Hanjalic’s good work was undone seconds later when he had a point deducted.I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl, Bambi, at home. And my sweetheart, Molly. She’ll always be mine forever.Tommy FuryFury’s best shot of the fight came moments later in the form of a rasping left hook.But he failed to capitalise with a follow-up shot, much to the frustration of his corner.Dad John urged his son to “relax with his shots moments before the fifth.And his Tommy obliged in the few moments he wasn’t caught up in a Hanjalic clinch.Rather than look to put an exclamation on the fight in the final round, Fury opted to operate on the back foot counter-strike.That invited yet more pressure from Hanjalic, who was shaken to his core by a big right hand seconds after eating a right hook to the body.But he stayed elusive enough to avoid a Hanjalic Hail Mary and move to 11-0.Fury had some choice words for rival Jake Paul before he left the ring, saying: “Jake Paul’s a b***h and he’s running scared. “Jake, the hand’s fixed now, baby. The hand’s fixed. Read More on The Sun”I fought a guy in here tonight who’s had over 100 amateur fights and is experienced as hell and he’s as tough as teeth. “If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you next time I’ll knock you spark out.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s other brother Roman stays unbeaten with brutal KO on Tommy Fury’s undercard and pays tribute to mother

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      ROMAN FURY maintained his unbeaten record with a stoppage win on the undercard of brother Tommy’s ring return.The new heavyweight prospect made his first outing in over a year in the co-main event of the Budapest brawls at the MTK Arena.Roman Fury made his first outing of the year on the undercard of brother Tommy’s ring returnCredit: DAZNFury locked horns with Croatian Josip PeharCredit: DAZNFury dropped the Croat with a big left hand seconds before the end of the second roundCredit: DAZNStanding between Roman – Tommy and Tyson Fury’s little-known brother – and a perfect 5-0 record was Croatian clubber Josip Pehar. But he boxed beautifully to remain in the ranks of the unbeaten and continue his own journey to a world title with a fourth-round TKO.After having his hand raised, an emotional Roman sent a heartfelt message to his mother.He said: “It was a great comeback. I’ve been out for 14 months so it was a good performance.READ MORE ON TOMMY FURY”I want to dedicate this fight to my mother, she’s been in bad health and I love her to death. Mother, that’s for you.”Southpaw Roman immediately took the centre of the ring and went to work pumping out the jab.Pehar offered incredibly little, circling out of range each and every time Fury looked to throw a heavy left hand.A straight left rattled Pehar with 20 seconds of the round remaining and forced the Croat into retreat mode.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJosip Pehar was in retreat mode for most of the fightCredit: DAZNRoman Fury was proud as punch to have moved to 5-0Credit: DAZNRoman continued to stalk Pehar after the restart, but opted to be more selective with his shots.And he dropped Pehar with a big left hand seconds before the bell.‘I think she’d come around’ – Roman Fury reveals why even Tyson’s wife Paris will be on board for Anthony Joshua fightPehar got back to his feet but was well and truly saved by the interlude.Roman put his foot on the gas in the third, but Pehar frustrated him with clinches galore.Pehar, however, would find himself on the canvas after eating a stiff jab, although he was actually pushed to the mat.Pehar’s constant holding got the nerves of the referee, who deducted a point moments before the end of the round.Fury walked Pehar onto a beautiful left hand shortly after the restart that felled the courageous Croat.Somehow, Pehar made it back to his feet. But the referee mercifully waved off the contest after Pehar crumpled following another barrage of hellacious shots. More

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      Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for huge Nottingham fight night

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      LIAM DAVIES is set to face Kurt Walker in THIS WEEKEND’S co-main event in Nottingham.Topping the bill sees the return of Leigh Wood, who faces Anthony Cacace – and fans are in for a treat with a great undercard leading up to the main event.Liam Davies and Kurt Walker ahead of their fight to be mandatory challenger for the IBF featherweight titleAfter a tough split decision loss to Shabaz Masoud, which saw Davies lose the IBO Super-bantamweight title, he’s now made the decision to move up a weight class.Before his last fight, the 29-year-old had won his last three fights by TKO. He’ll be hoping to rediscover that form at featherweight.Davies takes a tough test in 12-0 fighter Kurt Walker for the vacant IBF International featherweight belt.boxing nezws the sun Walker, 30, is coming off a majority decision victory against Leon Woodstock just two months ago in March.In the main event, we see Leigh Wood return from his 18-month hiatus to take on Anthony Cacace. Wood will make his long-awaited return to the ring in front of a hometown Nottingham crowd, after injury setbacks had stalled his career.He fights Anthony ‘The Apache’ Cacace who will defend his IBO Super-featherweight title for the fourth time.Most read in SportThe 36-year-old had impressive victories against Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in 2024 and will enter the fight as the heavy favourite.SunSport brings you everything you need to know ahead of the big fight night in Nottingham.When is Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker?Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker for the vacant IBF International featherweight title takes place on Saturday, May 10.The card is being held at the Nottingham Arena.The show will start at 7pm BST.Ring walks for the co-main event is expected to take place at 9.15pm BST, depending on the outcome of the undercard.Is Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker on TV and can I live stream it?The event will be shown live on DAZNThat means it is available to those with the TV channel as part of their subscription package.Davies vs Walker can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or via their downloadable app.An annual subscription costs £119.99 (or £14.99 monthly).A flexible pass – which can be cancelled whenever – costs £24.99 per month.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight on the card as it happens.Full fight cardAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood – for IBO super-featherweight titleLiam Davies vs Kurt Walker – featherweightEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones – light heavyweightOwen Cooper vs Chris Congo – welterweightSam Noakes vs Patrik Balaz – super lightweightLewis Williams vs Viktar Chvarkou – heavyweightHuey Malone vs Jakub Laskowski – super lightweightCharlie Senior vs Cesar Paredes – featherweightNico Leivars vs Darwing Martinez – featherweightJoe Copper vs Dmitri Protkunas – middleweightJoe Tyers vs Mario Portillo – lightweightHarris Akbar vs Octavian Gratii – super welterweight More

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      Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic undercard – who else is fighting on Budapest bill?

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      TOMMY FURY is set to square up with Kenan Hanjalic at the top of a huge Budapest bill – and the undercard bouts have been revealed!TNT hasn’t stepped foot in the ring since his controversial 2023 victory over social media sensation KSI.Tommy Fury beat KSI in 2023Credit: ReutersThe former Love Island star was set to face ex-UFC contender Darren Till on a Misfits card earlier this year, only to withdraw over concerns the Gorilla would use MMA moves in the ring.Fury, 26, will be expected to come out on top in Budapest despite not lacing up his gloves for two years.However, his opponent Henjalic goes into this bout off the back of a ferocious stoppage win against Edhem Hrustic just last month.But before these two eager beavers square up, SunSport can provide information on the highly anticipated undercard.Read more on Tommy FuryWho is on the Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic undercard?Boxing lovers will be tuning in for Tommy Fury’s long-awaited return to the ring.However, brother Roman Fury is also set to be in action on the same card!Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic (MAIN EVENT) – cruiserweightRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – heavyweightShokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze – cruiserweightValentin Koloszar vs Alexandru Ionita – featherweightHow can I watch Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic?The fight event has now been picked up by DAZN.That means it will be aired on the DAZN TV channel in the UK.Subscribers will also be able to live stream the event via the DAZN website or the downloadable app.DAZN is available for £119.99 annually (or £14.99 per month).There is also a flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, for £24.99.Alternatively, SunSport will have a live blog of all the action as it happens from Budapest.Most read in Boxing More

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      ‘Could be the first 10 seconds’ – Tommy Fury sends fierce warning to opponent Kenan Hanjalic ahead of comeback fight

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      TOMMY FURY has fired a warning shot at his opponent as he prepares to make his boxing return. Tommy, the brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson, is set to face Kenan Hanjalic in Budapest on Friday night.Fury and Hanjalic had a scuffle in their face-off earlier this weekCredit: XFury defeated YouTuber KSI in his most recent boutCredit: GettyWith the nickname ‘TNT’, Fury has threatened his Bosnian opponent with a dynamite finish in the opening round ahead of their bout. He told DAZN: “I just want to get into the ring and settle into the fight to be honest.“I’m in no rush. If I could get a few rounds it would be good because I’ve been out of the ring for so long.“It’s kind of nice being under the lights as long as I can.Read more Boxing stories“But obviously, if I see the openings, then it could be the first 10 seconds and I’m going to take it. It just depends what happens.”Fury has not fought since his unanimous victory over YouTuber KSI back in October 2023. The Briton beat the Misfits Boxing CEO on the ‘Prime Card’ at Manchester Arena, although the result resulted in mass controversy.KSI felt particularly aggrieved at the decision, kicking one of the screens in frustration. Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFury had been linked with rematches against KSI and Jake Paul, who he defeated in Saudi Arabia earlier in 2023.However, those negotiations fell through, and he is to take on Hanjalic instead, with the Bosnian holding a record of 5-1. Watch as Molly-Mae reveals the moment she rekindled Tommy Fury romance by accidentFury himself is 10-0, including a points victory at Wembley Stadium against Daniel Bocianski on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s scrap with Dillian Whyte. “I think he’s good,” Fury said of Hanjalic.“At the end of the day he’s a good Eastern European fighter.“He’ll come and be strong, but at the end of the day the skill, movement and speed I’ve got is more than enough.“If I can do half of what I’ve been doing in the gym on fight night then I think he will be in for a shock.“And if I box how I know I can box – and use all the tricks and tools that I’ve got – openings will present themselves.Read More on The Sun“I’ve no worries about that. I’ve just got go in there and do what I do“Slip and slide, nice shots, hard shots, and openings will come. And then I’ll just take them.” More

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      Tommy Fury SHOVED by opponent Kenan Hanjalic as face-off for comeback fight turns tense

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      TOMMY FURY was on the receiving end of a shove shock from his comeback opponent during a heated face-off.The former Love Island star returns to the ring TONIGHT for the first time in nearly two years in a Budapest bust-up with Kenan Hanjalic.Tommy Fury had a tense face-off with comeback opponent Kenan Hanjalic on ThursdayCredit: XFury was shoved in the chest by the Bosnian bruiserCredit: XFury maintained his composure but issued a chilling warning to HanjalicCredit: XThe build-up to the relatively short-notice fight had been cordial up until their final face-off on Thursday.The pair went eye-to-eye after successfully weighing in for the contest and proceeded to push one another with their foreheads.And Hanjalic, who tipped the scales at 210.1lbs, upped the ante by shoving Fury, who weighed in at 207.46lbs, with both his hands.Fury, the younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson, didn’t react to the provocation.READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYHe instead calmly told the Bosnian bruiser: “We’ll see tomorrow night.”Footage of the face off went viral, with one fight fan commenting: “A couple of novices trying to make things look interesting. I’ll give it a miss.”Another said: “All for a 6 rounder…”And another said: “Battle of the foreheads.”Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWho is on the Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic undercard?Here is a look at the fights on the undercard…Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – cruiserweightRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – heavyweightShokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze – cruiserweightValentin Koloszar vs Alexandru Ionita – featherweightOne remarked: “What’s going on?”Fury has got himself in a career-best shape for his ring return, which he reflected on in an Instagram post.Tommy Fury hits out at Jake Paul over Anthony Joshua fight and teases huge rematch He wrote: “26 years young today.”In the thick of a training camp but feeling the best I’ve felt in a long time.”Fury hasn’t fought since his decision win over KSI in Manchester back in October 2023.He was supposed to return to the ring on January 18 against former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till.But he pulled out of the fight 19 days after it was announced due to fears over his safety, which stemmed from MMA star Till jokingly claiming he’d “kick” him in the head. More