Tommy Fury Cancels Fight with Darren Till

Tommy Fury was set to face former UFC fighter Darren Till on January 18, 2025, in Manchester. This would have marked Fury's return to the ring after defeating YouTuber KSI in October 2023.

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The fight promotion hit a snag when a press conference turned chaotic. John Fury, Tommy's father, caused a scene by throwing water at Till after heated exchanges.

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Darren Till suggested he might use his MMA skills if he were losing the fight. His remarks included threats of kicking Fury in the head—drawing sharp criticism.

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Tommy Fury took to Instagram to announce the fight’s cancellation. He cited Till’s refusal to stick to professional boxing rules as the primary reason.

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“I can’t believe I’m writing this... Darren has stated... if he is losing, he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics,” Fury wrote.

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Darren Till fired back, claiming his comments were only to promote the fight. He accused Tommy Fury and the Fury family of overreacting.

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Tommy Fury reassured fans of a better matchup. “We are working hard to get a new opponent and date. Good news around the corner,” he shared.

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