Tommy Fury made a triumphant return to the boxing ring after an 18-month break, securing a points victory over Kenan Hanjalic in a challenging bout in Budapest. Following the win, Fury dedicated it to his partner Molly-Mae and issued a direct challenge to his rival, Jake Paul. The event also saw a dominant performance from Tommy`s half-brother, Roman Fury, who achieved a brutal knockout win in the fourth round.
Tommy Fury`s Winning Return
British boxer Tommy Fury defeated the commendable Kenan Hanjalic in Hungary on Friday, marking a successful comeback to the ring at the MTK Arena in Budapest. Fury won the six-round cruiserweight bout by unanimous points decision, handing his Bosnian opponent just his second professional loss. Hanjalic had won five of his six fights before facing the former Love Island star. This was Fury`s first fight since he defeated KSI by unanimous decision in October 2023, following a period off for hand surgery.
Fury Calls Out Jake Paul
In his post-fight comments, Tommy Fury addressed Jake Paul with strong words, labeling him a “b***h” who is “running scared.” He stated his hand injury is fully healed and vowed to knock Paul out in a potential rematch, highlighting his opponent Hanjalic`s toughness as proof of his readiness. Fury declared, “Jake Paul`s a b***h and he`s running scared. Jake, the hand`s fixed now, baby. The hand`s fixed. 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 teak. If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you next time I`ll knock you spark out.” A rematch between the two will certainly be a highly anticipated event.
Roman Fury Secures Dominant KO
Tommy Fury’s half-brother Roman also featured on the undercard in Budapest, securing a dominant victory. Roman Fury showcased his power, delivering multiple left hooks against Josip Pehar in a one-sided fight. Despite the referee initially allowing the bout to continue, Fury`s constant pressure and powerful blows eventually forced a tired and injured Pehar to his knees, leading to the contest being stopped in the fourth round. This strong performance maintains Roman Fury`s perfect professional record, now standing at five wins and zero losses, including his second victory over Pehar.
Tommy Fury Reflects on Comeback and Personal Journey
Fury expressed immense gratitude following his return to 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 stated. He also sent greetings to his family: “I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl Bambi at home, my sweetheart Molly, she’ll always be mine forever.” He dedicated the win to his parents, acknowledging they are the reason he is where he is. Fury also spoke candidly about overcoming personal difficulties: “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.”
Full Card Results
The results from the Budapest boxing event included:
- Tommy Fury UD beats Kenan Hanjalic
- Roman Fury KOs Josip Pehar
- Shokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze – N/A
- Varadi Sandor UD beats Nikolas Panic
- Valentin Koloszar UD beats Alexandru Ionita
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Reunion
Away from the ring, Tommy Fury also achieved a personal “win” as his reunion with Molly-Mae was confirmed, reaffirming their status as a couple.
Oliver Croft