Tommy Fury has revealed why he decided to reject I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here to instead make his boxing return against Darren Till.
The half-brother of Tyson Fury will return to the ring in January to take on former UFC star Darren Till.
It will be his first fight in 15 months since his controversial win over YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI.
Tommy Fury’s return to boxing was affected by a hand surgery he underwent back in January.
Since then he broke up with his former fiancee Molly-Mae Hague, who he met while appearing on ITV reality show Love Island.
He had been lined up to appear on the newest series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. He would have appeared alongside the likes of Coleen Rooney and former boxer Barry McGuigan if he had done so.
But Tommy Fury, who is unbeaten in 10 fights, opted to instead fight Darren Till.
Tommy Fury’s Future Plans To Do I’m A Celebrity
Tommy Fury revealed that he still plans to go on I’m a Celebrity in the Future. However, he still prioritises his boxing and is looking forward to a fight with Darren Till.
“I’m A Celeb is an amazing show and it’s something I want to do in the future but at the end of the day I am what I am, I’m a fighter and I’ve been doing it since I was a kid,” Fury said as per the Metro.
“It’s been a long year, it’s been a tough year; it’s been the hardest year of my life because I’ve not been able to box.
“It was vital that I ended up in the ring sooner rather than later. It means everything to get back in the ring, especially to start off my year like that.”
Tommy Fury also took a dig at KSI while praising his next opponent Darren Till.
He said: “I want to be remembered for doing it my way; I got in, got my money, got out and had some entertaining fights along the way.
“I beat the best-known guys on the scene and Darren Till is a proper fighting man. I like the fact he has a fighting background; he’s going to come for a fight, something KSI never did.”
Chaotic Press Conference Ahead Of Fight
A press conference unveiling the fight between Tommy Fury and Darren Till predictably descended into chaos earlier this week.
Tommy’s father John throwing a glass of water over Till, who threatened to kick his opponent in the face when they meet in the ring in the New Year.
After the press conference, Fury said: “Till had a good UFC career, but he is stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him.
‼️ Tommy Fury vs Darren Till press conference descends into chaos as Till tells John Fury: "Shut up, you haven't been seen since Oleksandr Usyk battered Tyson."
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“I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”
Till meanwhile said that January 18 is ‘my time, my night’
