Tommy Fury returns to the ring this week after a long break from the sport of .
The brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson, Fury has not fought since he outpointed KSI in a bore-fest in 2023. He was due to return earlier this year against former star Darren Till but pulled out of the fight when his opponent jokingly threatened to kick Fury during the fight.
Instead, Fury is returning against little-known Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic who has only fought six times as a professional, winning five. The fight will take place in Budapest, Hungary, where Fury has been training for several weeks - and will feature another of his brothers, Roman, on the undercard. Here is everything you need to know about the fights...
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When is Tommy Fury fighting and what time does it start in UK?returns to the ring this Friday, May 9 when he takes on Kenan Hanjalic in Budapest. There are no details as to when the fight is likely to start but typically the first bell would ring at around 10.30pm local time which will be around 9.30pm in the UK. All times are subject to change and will depend on how long the undercard fights take to complete.
How to watch Tommy Fury fight on TV and live streamIt is so far unclear as to which TV channel the fight will be shown on, or whether it will even be available to watch in the UK. Fury has given little away in terms of the promotion of the bout and has formed his own promotional company to oversee the event. It is unlikely the fight will be shown on one of the big TV channels but may be streamed by a PPV service.
Full fight card and undercardTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic
Shokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze
Roman Fury vs TBA
Valentin Koloszar vs Alexandru Ionita
Tommy Fury: "Two years out. One surgery. The hardest battle I’ve faced has been the mental battle of being away from boxing. But I’m back stronger, sharper, and more HUNGARY than ever. May 9th, Budapest… It’s showtime. Let’s go!"
Kenan Hanjalic: "I come from Sarajevo and proudly represent Gladiator Club Sarajevo, with over 100 amateur fights behind me – each one shaping me into the fighter I am today. I’m stepping into the ring on May 9 in Budapest to face Tommy Fury with one mission – to win. "I respect every opponent, but names don’t win fights – hard work, discipline, and heart do. It’s my time to prove that I belong at the top. I’m not going there to be anyone’s test – I’m going there to cause an upset. Thank you to everyone in Sarajevo and around the world who believes in me. This is my moment."
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