BREAKING: Tommy Fury Returns to Ring After 18-Month Hiatus, Scores Unanimous Decision Win Over Kenan Hanjalic; Issues Blistering Challenge to Jake Paul
.Fury Makes a Comeback: Tommy Returns to Ring, Eyes Jake Paul Rematch
Tommy Fury’s Ring Rusty but Victorious Return in Budapest
Tommy ‘Tnf’ Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, stepped back into the ring last night after an 18-month hiatus. The English cruiserweight took on Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic in a six-round clash at the MTK Arena, Budapest. Despite a scrappy performance, Fury secured a unanimous points win, improving his record to an unblemished 11-0.
A rocky road back, but undefeated status retained
Fury, 26, showed signs of ring rust in his comeback fight. He struggled to impose himself against Hanjalic, 27, who had previously fought mostly in small-hall events across Europe. The younger Fury’s performance was uneven, marred by erratic punching and a lack of the slick footwork seen in his previous fights.
The turning point: Hanjalic’s point deduction and ‘slips’
Hanjalic had a point deducted in the fourth round for holding, and though he hit the canvas twice, both instances were ruled slips. These moments proved pivotal, as they allowed Fury to edge ahead on the scorecards.
Fury calls out Jake Paul for a rematch
Following his victory, Fury wasted no time stirring the pot. He had hand surgery in 2023 and is eager for a rematch with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who he initially defeated on points in 2023.
"Jake Paul’s running scared," Fury taunted. "The hand is fixed now. If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you next time I will knock him spark out."
‘Did you know?’
💥 Tommy Fury made his professional debut in 2023, winning a four-round bout against Jevgenijs Andrejevs.
The road to the rematch
Fury has made a lucrative career out of defeating influencers. His bout against Hanjalic, while low-key compared to his KSI fight (attended by 20,000 fans at the Manchester Arena), signals his intent to step back up in competition. Paul, meanwhile, has been busy since their first encounter, most notably defeating a resilient Anderson Silva in September.
Will Paul rise to Fury’s challenge?
-only time will tell. For now, Tommy Fury has reaffirmed his presence in the boxing world and set his sights on a big-ticket rematch.
FAQs
Q: Who is Kenan Hanjalic?
A: Hanjalic is a 27-year-old Bosnian cruiserweight boxer with six fights under his belt (5 wins, 1 loss).Q: What’s the story behind Fury’s 18-month break?
A: Fury’s hiatus was due to a combination of personal issues and a focus on other projects, including appearing on UK reality show ‘Love Island.’
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