Quick Read
- The fight takes place on June 13 at Manchester’s AO Arena.
- It is a six-round exhibition match, not counting toward professional records.
- A potential weight disparity of up to 100 pounds exists between the two fighters.
- The event is part of a Misfits boxing card broadcast on DAZN.
The Matchup
Tommy Fury is set to return to the ring on June 13 at Manchester’s AO Arena in a high-profile exhibition bout against former ‘World’s Strongest Man’ Eddie Hall. The event, which headlines a Misfits boxing card, will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.
Rules and Stakes
According to reports from ESPN, the contest is scheduled for six two-minute rounds and will not impact the professional records of either athlete. The bout is characterized by a significant physical disparity; while Fury typically competes as a cruiserweight, Hall—who weighed over 400 pounds during his peak strongman career—is expected to enter the ring at approximately 330 pounds, potentially creating a 100-pound weight gap.
Beyond the physical mismatch, the fight carries personal weight. Tommy Fury has framed the contest as a defense of his family’s reputation, specifically aiming to address a public feud between his father, John Fury, and Hall. For Hall, the match represents an opportunity to secure his first victory in a boxing ring after a previous loss to rival Hafþór Björnsson.
The Undercard
The event features a diverse lineup of influencers and media personalities, including Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones, who recently made a successful transition to boxing. Other bouts include Anthony Taylor versus Matty Floyd, and a series of matches featuring social media creators such as Swarmz, BDave, and the ‘Ibiza Final Boss’.