Eddie Hall and Tommy Fury set for Manchester Showdown with 100lb weight difference
Photo by Mark R. Milan/Getty Images Eddie Hall is reportedly set to return to combat sports on 13 June. The former ‘World’s Strongest Man’ hasn’t fought since knocking out Mariusz Pudzianowski in his MMA debut last April, but it appears he’s getting back in the ring.
His next fight will mark a return to boxing, having not competed under that code since losing a decision to Hafþór Björnsson back in March 2022. Eddie Hall to face Tommy Fury in Misfits Main Event Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images talkSPORT reports that Eddie Hall is set to face Tommy Fury this summer. The bout will headline a Misfits Boxing pay-per-view card at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
Fury holds an 11-0 professional record and is coming off notable wins against Jake Paul and KSI. He has fought just once since October 2023, after recovering from a hand injury. ‘TNT’ usually fights at 175lbs but will be moving up to heavyweight for this matchup.
Hall, who once weighed 443lbs during his strongman career, has trimmed down significantly in recent years. For his last fight against Pudzianowski, Hall came in at 334lbs and is expected to have a weight advantage of over 100lbs on fight night against Fury. Eddie Hall hinted at Misfits appearance before fight announcement Even before his opponent was confirmed, Eddie Hall had already shared plans for his upcoming Misfits debut.
“I’ve got a fight coming up, June 13 in Manchester,” he said on Saturday. “That’ll be announced very, very soon. ” “I want to get in there, of course [as soon as possible].