Glum Tommy Fury breaks cover after backlash over controversial KSI win

15 October 2023 , 11:10

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Glum Tommy Fury breaks cover after backlash over controversial KSI win

Tommy Fury cut a glum figure as he broke cover after a controversial win against social media star KSI last night.

The Love Island star, 24, claimed a majority decision win at a packed-out AO Arena in Manchester, despite struggling for large parts of the fight and having a point deducted in the second round for shot to the back of KSI's head.

Getting some fresh air this morning in Manchester hours after his divisive victory, Tommy looked deep in thought as he pensively checked his phone. Wrapped up against the sudden cold snap, the father-of-one cut a casual figure sporting a black puffer jacket, Nike tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

Tommy's 10th professional fight saw the ex-reality star land 12 jabs and 39 punches which connected compared to KSI's 38. He also had a point deducted for a rabbit punch. KSI - real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji - was left furious with the decision.

Tommy Fury cut a glum figure as he broke cover after winning his controversial fight against KSI (SplashNews.com)

Tommy dedicated his win to Bambi (SplashNews.com)

In an emotionally charged post-match speech he fumed: "It's a robbery, how many jabs did he land?" The pair exchanged words after the judge’s decision before Fury left the ring

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Meanwhile a jubilant Fury told supporters supporters he was boxing for his family.

The brother of heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, is engaged to Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague, who welcomed the couple's first child, Bambi, in January. Dedicating his win to his daughter, Tommy said: "First things first I want to thank Jesus Christ. I couldn't use my right hand for six weeks in the build up, and I'm not an excuse maker. I'm changing my family’s life, fight by fight, I am changing my little daughter’s life! I said from day one, there will never be another Tyson Fury, I’m just trying to be the best Tommy Fury I can be."

The Love Island star, 24, claimed a majority decision win at a packed-out AO Arena in Manchester (Getty Images)

However, Tommy's speech was cut short by KSI, who fumed: "It's a robbery, how many jabs did he land? I'm the YouTuber, you're the boxer, I understand, you have to win. I want to appeal."

Taking to social media this morning, KSI remained adamant that he should have won.

He told fans: "Appreciate all the kind messages from everyone. In the ring and watching it back I feel like I should have won. Either way I feel like I accomplished what I wanted to in the end. This little untalented nerd was able go toe to toe with a professional boxer. Use me as the living proof that hard work and self belief can get you anywhere in this life."

Tommy's partner Molly-Mae, told the boxer no-one was prouder of him than her as she shared a snap of the couple on Instagram. Following the clash, the 'ultimate influencer' rushed to reunite with her man in his dressing room. The pair were seen posing for a cosy photo together with Molly beaming with pride.

The boxer also showed his appreciation to the former Pretty Little Thing creative director by opting for a pair of Halloween themed shorts for the fight - in homage to their love of watching horror movies together. "Halloween shorts for the Halloween King," said Molly Mae as she showed off the orange and black bottoms.

Molly-Mae told Tommy how proud she was of him (instagram.com/mollymae)

Molly Mae's pal Maura Higgins was also at the 02 Arena to support Tommy dressed in a sheer mini dress (Antony Jones/DAZN via Getty Images)

Tommy turned professional in 2018 shortly after he took a break to appear on reality TV show Love Island where he met Molly-Mae, before returning to the sport. The pair are now engaged and welcomed their first child Bambi earlier this year.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast this month, Tommy revealed that Molly 'hates' him boxing. “She watches the ground while I fight,” Fury said. “She only tolerates boxing because she knows how happy it makes me. That’s it. Other than that she hates it."

Victoria Johns