Undefeated cruiserweight and former Love Island star, Tommy Fury, has been absent from the boxing ring for over a year now but he has not been absent from the headlines. However, after recent reports that the 25-year-old was set to appear on a major reality TV show, there has been a drastic U-turn from the Brit with a rematch with KSI the likely reason why.
Fury handed both Jake Paul and KSI their first professional defeats since each of the internet personalities made the switch to the fight game, declaring that he wishes to put an ‘end to influencer boxing’ before his clash with the latter.
After a dull six-rounds against Olajide Olatunji (KSI), it was Fury who got the controversial nod on the scorecards but the question as to where ‘TNT’ would go next was a difficult one.
From headlining pay-per-views against social media sensations, a return to building his career by fighting on undercards was a daunting proposal but that decision was taken out of his hands when he was ruled out for 2024 through injury.
With his rehab almost complete, Tommy Fury became one of the names linked with an appearance on beloved ITV reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”.
However, The Sun has now reported that Fury has pulled out of talks to star in the show in favour of ‘a more lucrative project’ – which is thought to be a second meeting with Olatunji, as a TV insider revealed that ‘bosses are surprised’ by the decision.
“Bosses are surprised Tommy has chosen to pull out of I’m A Celebrity at this late stage as it would have been a great opportunity for him too.
“Thankfully, the execs already had some great names waiting in the wings so they’ll now be looking at which ones fit best into the line up already booked so they can deliver a truly great series.
“With only weeks to go, bosses have lined up one of the most exciting casts in the show’s history.”
News of a potential rematch with KSI being around the corner for Fury conflict with this week’s comments from KSI’s manager, who explained that a second encounter between the popular pair would be expected to go ahead during late 2025.
Although, Fury may opt for a tune-up earlier in the year in an attempt to shake off any ring rust after the longest inactive spell of his career.
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