Tommy Fury to face former gang leader in boxing | Boxing News

Tommy Fury seems to be gearing up for a bout in opposition to former gang leader turned skilled boxer, Matt Floyd. Floyd, who boasts a skilled document of 15-1, introduced on his Instagram that he shall be squaring off with Fury on March 29.

The Australian pugilist shared a promotional poster that includes each fighters, suggesting they’re set to headline Misfits 21. Despite rumours that the occasion would happen in Manchester, Floyd’s post suggests the combat shall be held in London, though an actual venue has but to be confirmed.

“The date for the fight has now been moved to March 29, this fight is a culmination of everything I’ve worked, and no matter what obstacles or delays come my way the goal will remain the same,” the post started. “I’ve never had a social media team or any real help. I’ve built everything myself, figuring it out as I went, with a bit of support along the way. In my 20s, I was in prison for leading a gang, but it was all part of my effort to do something positive for society. I grew up surrounded by pedophiles, and that experience is what drove me to protect the innocent. No one knows where I’ve come from or what I’ve been through, but I’ve always kept pushing forward.”

“My last three fights I fought with a broken hand, but I said nothing. Hurdle after hurdle but each one fuels me more. I’ve faced corruption in Thailand against a fighter who’s largely considered Asia’s greatest of all time, but I’ve risen above it. Time and again, I’ve proven I won’t stop. I’ve built my career from nothing, and it’s been a relentless grind to where I am today. Everything I have ever said is gonna happen has happened and this will be no different. I’ve known for two years that I would fight @tommyfury , If he pulls out like he usually does, I will fight and beat @idrisvirgo tymitchellofficial , @anthony_prettyboy or @darrentill92 but I will fight Tommy eventually. Watch and see thank you Just @dhv123x.”

Despite the announcement on Instagram, his rival Fury has but to reply to the upcoming match. Although Floyd is comparatively unknown in the boxing world and on the Misfits scene, he has a substantial following in the South East Asian and Oceanian boxing circles. Having made his debut 4 years in the past in his home nation, ‘The Jedi’ has primarily fought in his beloved Australia, with latest bouts going down in Thailand.

His solely profession defeat was a slender cut up resolution loss to Sirimongkhon Iamthuam final October. However, he managed to redeem himself simply two months later with a decisive victory. Floyd is a former president of the Western Australia chapter of the Lone Wolf Biker Gang. These days, he owns Pinkys Gym in Western Australia and dedicates his time to mentoring younger people, serving to to keep them off the streets and out of hassle.

As for Fury, ‘TNT’ has been out of the ring since his victory over KSI in 2023. He was scheduled to face former UFC star Darren Till earlier this month, however withdrew from the conflict after Till threatened to kick him in the face. Following latest surgical procedure, the British boxer is wanting ahead to a busy 2025 in the ring. While particulars in regards to the upcoming card are scarce, Misfits star Lil Cracra lately introduced that he shall be preventing Deen the Great on the identical card in March, indicating that plans for the complete occasion are effectively underway.