Tommy Fury is a British professional boxer and reality TV star best known for his undefeated record, his 2019 Love Island fame, and a high‑profile win over Jake Paul, alongside a turbulent but resurgent personal life in 2024–2025. In 2025, he is positioning himself for a serious run at traditional boxing success after returning to the ring and publicly addressing struggles with injury, alcohol, and his relationship with Molly‑Mae Hague.
Early life and boxing roots
Tommy Fury (full name Thomas Michael John Fury) was born on 7 May 1999 in Manchester, England, into the famous fighting Fury family. His father, former fighter and trainer John Fury, and half‑brother, heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, helped shape Tommy’s path in boxing from a young age.
Growing up, Fury trained in local gyms around Manchester and has said boxing was effectively his only job and identity from childhood. Despite a relatively modest upbringing and periods when his father was in prison, he leaned on Tyson’s success as motivation and committed himself to making his own name in the sport.
Professional boxing career
Fury made his professional debut in December 2018, winning a four‑round points decision over Jevgenijs Andrejevs in Manchester. Fighting as a light‑heavyweight and later at cruiserweight, he built an undefeated record, notching early‑career stoppages alongside points wins against a series of journeymen and prospects.
By 2025, his official professional record stood at 11 wins with no losses, including four victories by knockout and seven on the scorecards. While he has yet to capture a major title, he has positioned himself as a commercially valuable fighter who straddles the worlds of traditional boxing and crossover “influencer” events.
Love Island breakthrough and celebrity status
Tommy Fury’s mainstream fame exploded in 2019 when he joined the fifth series of Love Island, entering the villa on day two and quickly becoming one of the show’s standout contestants. On the show, he paired up with influencer Molly‑Mae Hague, and the couple finished as runners‑up, establishing themselves as one of the franchise’s most successful pairings.
The program transformed Fury from a rising boxer into a fully fledged celebrity, boosting his social media following and commercial value. Sponsorships, media appearances and a growing influencer presence ran in parallel with his boxing career, making him one of the UK’s most talked‑about crossover sports personalities.
Signature wins: Jake Paul and KSI
Fury’s biggest boxing breakthrough came on 26 February 2023 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, when he defeated American YouTuber‑turned‑boxer Jake Paul by split decision over eight rounds. The pay‑per‑view event drew global attention, with Fury weathering a late knockdown to secure a career‑defining victory that handed Paul his first professional loss.
Later in 2023, Fury beat British YouTuber and musician KSI via majority decision in another high‑profile crossover bout, further cementing his status as the man who derails influencer fighters. These wins brought multi‑million‑pound purses and elevated him from reality TV star to headline attraction in the crossover boxing scene.
Personal life with Molly‑Mae Hague
Tommy Fury and Molly‑Mae Hague met on Love Island in 2019 and continued their relationship in the real world, moving in together in Cheshire and later Hale, Greater Manchester. In September 2022, they announced they were expecting their first child, and their daughter Bambi was born on 23 January 2023.
The couple got engaged in July 2023 but announced a shock split in August 2024, issuing separate statements and triggering intense media speculation. Fury later revealed that a growing problem with alcohol, linked to injury and time away from boxing, contributed to the breakdown of the relationship.
2024: injury, alcohol and “worst year”
After his big 2023, Fury suffered an injury that required reconstructive surgery and kept him out of the ring for around two years, from late 2023 into 2025. During this layoff, he has spoken about losing his identity, turning heavily to drinking, and falling into what he calls a “dark place”.
He has described 2024 as the worst year of his life, combining physical recovery, mental health struggles and the collapse of his engagement. In interviews, he has framed the period as a wake‑up call, saying he “let alcohol ruin” his life but has since worked to regain control and return to boxing in a better mental state.
2025 comeback and renewed focus
In April 2025, Fury publicly announced his return to the ring, confirming a fight in Budapest, Hungary, against Bosnian boxer Kenan Hanjalic. On 9 May 2025, he outboxed Hanjalic over six rounds and won by unanimous decision, extending his undefeated record and proving he could still compete after the long layoff.
Around the same time, Fury declared that 2025 would be the best year of his life, contrasting it with the turmoil of 2024 and emphasising his renewed commitment to training and sobriety. He has said he no longer wants to “hang about,” promising tougher, more traditional boxing opponents rather than a steady diet of internet personalities.
Relationship status and public image in 2025
Despite their 2024 separation, Fury and Molly‑Mae Hague revealed in May 2025 that they were back together, re‑igniting one of the UK’s most followed celebrity relationships. The reconciliation came alongside Fury’s comeback fight and public discussion of his efforts to address his alcohol issues and be a better partner and father.
Publicly, Fury now presents himself as a more reflective figure: still a confident boxer and influencer, but also someone candid about mental health and addiction. This mix of vulnerability and star power has kept him a regular presence in British media, from breakfast‑TV interviews to documentaries and magazine features.
US ban, Jake Paul rematch and plans
One major storyline around Fury is his inability to enter the United States, an issue that first disrupted planned dates with Jake Paul and continues as of late 2025. Reports suggest he remains barred from travelling there, which has complicated negotiations for a highly lucrative Paul rematch that has been floated at figures of around eight figures.
Looking ahead, Fury has spoken about wanting to move beyond celebrity grudge matches and prove himself against established boxers while staying open to big crossover paydays. If he can maintain his form, manage his personal challenges and resolve travel issues, he is well‑placed to become one of the defining faces of the modern, entertainment‑driven boxing era.