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Tommy Fury vs. Darren Till: Date, start time, undercard and how to follow the ‘TNT’ return against the former UFC star
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Tommy Fury vs. Darren Till: Date, start time, undercard and how to follow the ‘TNT’ return against the former UFC star

Tommy Fury will end his break from boxing early next year when he faces former UFC star Darren Till in January.

‘TNT’, half-brother from the former heavyweight champion Tysondid not enter a ring since he beat YouTuber KSI in October 2023.

Tommy Fury's return to boxing has been announced

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Tommy Fury’s return to boxing has been announcedCredit: Getty Images

The former Love Island star emerged victorious via the unanimous decision to extend his unbeaten record to 10 as a professional.

Fury, who also defeated Jake Paul, Mike Tyson’s conqueror eight months previously, had been strongly linked to a rematch against KSI.

The 25 year old only recently returned to training after having surgery in January on a hand injury he had been carrying since 2019.

Fury, who also endured a highly publicized breakup with Molly-Mae Hague, will now return to a card promoted by the KSI company.

Liverpool’s Till, who owns an 18-5 MMA record, continues his transition to the squared circle since his UFC release in March 2023.

However, the 31-year-old saw a Proposed fight on original July date of Paul vs. Tyson scrappedwith his boxing debut against Mohammad Mutie being rather spoiled by a fight after the fight.

Fury vs Till: start date and time

This fight will take place on Saturday January 18.

The crossover event, which will be promoted by KSI’s Misfits Boxing, will take place at Co-op Live in Fury’s hometown of Manchester.

Start times and additional details are expected to be announced in due course.

The event is expected to be broadcast live on DAZN PPV and TNT Sports Ticket office but prices have not yet been revealed.

talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week and talkSPORT.com will also provide the best reaction.

A rematch between Fury and KSI seemed to be on the cards

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A rematch between Fury and KSI seemed to be on the cardsCredit: Getty

Fury vs. Till: Undercard

What’s next…

  • MAIN EVENT: Tommy Fury vs. Darren Till

Fury vs Till: What was said?

“It’s great to finally be able to say I’m back. I’ve been out of the ring too long,” Fury said.

“I have itchy knuckles so I’m delighted to be able to announce my return.

“It’s very special because I’m the A side and I’m headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans.

“Till has had a good career in the UFC, but he steps into the ring now, against a real pro, and he will quickly realize that he is out of his depth, and this is no game for him.

“I plan to deal with Till conclusively and then pursue even bigger fights in 2025.”

Till has one boxing exhibition under his belt

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Till has one boxing exhibition under his beltCredit: Getty

Darren Till said: “January 18th is my time, my night. »

Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “We are starting 2025 with a serious statement of intent!

“Fury vs. Till is a real banger, one of the biggest crossover fights that can be put together, and it will set up a banner year for Series X.

“The build-up is going to be compelling, it might get personal, and the fight will be one of the most brutal we’ve ever seen on Misfits!”

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