The Love Island star and boxer joined his brother Tyson Fury on stage at the prestigious awards ceremony
Tommy Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, made a surprise appearance at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards on Sunday night. The 22-year-old, who is also a professional boxer and a reality TV star, joined his brother on stage as he received the runner-up prize for his achievements in the ring.
Tommy Fury, who is set to face YouTube star Jake Paul in a highly anticipated fight next month, looked dapper in a black suit and tie as he hugged and congratulated his brother. He also posed for photos with the other nominees, including Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, who won the award for the second time.
Tommy Fury’s popularity has soared since his stint on Love Island
Tommy Fury became a household name in 2019, when he appeared on the hit ITV2 show Love Island. He coupled up with Molly-Mae Hague, a social media influencer, and the pair finished second in the final. They have since become one of the most successful and popular couples from the show, with millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube.
Tommy Fury has also continued his boxing career, winning all seven of his professional fights so far. He is scheduled to face Jake Paul, a controversial internet personality who has also ventured into boxing, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia. The fight has been dubbed “The Truth” and is expected to generate huge interest and revenue.
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul have been involved in a heated feud
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul have been trading insults and challenges for months, ever since Paul defeated Tommy’s sparring partner and former UFC fighter Ben Askren in April. The pair were supposed to fight in December, but the bout was postponed after Tommy suffered a rib injury and a chest infection.
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul finally agreed to fight in February, after Paul offered Tommy a $1 million bet that he would knock him out. Tommy accepted the bet, and also added a clause that he would change his name to “Tommy Fumbles” for a year if he lost. Paul agreed, and also said he would change his name to “Tommy Fury” if he lost.
Tommy Fury is confident of beating Jake Paul and proving himself as a boxer
Tommy Fury has said that he is not intimidated by Jake Paul, and that he is ready to prove himself as a boxer. He said that he has been training hard with his father John Fury and his brother Tyson Fury, who is widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all time.
Tommy Fury said that he is not playing games with Jake Paul, and that he will come straight to him and hit him hard until he falls. He said that he is not interested in anything else but knocking Jake Paul out and ending his boxing career. He said that he wants to move on with his own career and fight for titles and belts.
