When is the Tommy Fury's fight? Fury returns to ring after long hiatus
Tommy Fury ends his lengthy boxing hiatus tonight (Friday, May 9th), stepping back into the ring in Budapest, Hungary. He faces Bosnian fighter Kenan Hanjalic, live on DAZN. The bout marks Fury's first fight since 2023 as he looks to maintain his unbeaten record against an opponent determined to cause an upset.
Tommy Fury is set to make his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring Friday, May 9th. This marks the end of a lengthy hiatus for the younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, as he steps back into action for the first time since his last bout in 2023. The location for his return is Budapest, Hungary, where he has been training in preparation for the fight.
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His opponent for this comeback fight is Kenan Hanjalic who is a relatively unknown Bosnian fighter. Hanjalic holds a professional record of five wins and one loss. Fury was originally slated to face former UFC star Darren Till earlier this year, but that fight did not materialize after Fury withdrew.
The event will be broadcast live for fans looking to watch Fury's return. The entire fight card is available to watch on DAZN. The event is scheduled to get underway at 6pm UK time, with the main event ringwalks, including Tommy Fury's, expected to take place from approximately 10pm UK time. However, these timings are subject to change based on how long the undercard fights last.
Full fight card and undercard
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- Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic
- Shokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze
- Valentin Koloszar vs Alexandru Ionita
- Roman Fury vs Josip Pehar
Tommy Fury will be aiming to extend his current professional boxing record to an impressive 11-0 tonight. The fight card also features another member of the Fury family, Tommy's older brother Roman Fury, who will be competing on the undercard. Roman will be looking to improve his own professional record of 4-0 when he faces Josip Pehar.
Adding anticipation to the event, both fighters have shared their thoughts ahead of stepping into the ring. Tommy Fury expressed his eagerness to be back, stating, "Two years out... 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!".
His opponent, Kenan Hanjalic, is clearly motivated to cause an upset, declaring, "I'm stepping into the ring on May 9 in Budapest to face Tommy Fury with one mission – to win... I'm not going there to be anyone's test – I'm going there to cause an upset... This is my moment."
Tonight's event in Budapest marks a significant moment for Tommy Fury as he returns to the sport after a considerable break, facing a determined opponent in Kenan Hanjalic.
