Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury may be half-brothers. But their boxing journeys are currently on very different tracks. The Gypsy King, having suffered back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk last year, had announced his retirement for the fifth time in January. But fast-forward to now, and it looks like the 34-2 boxer might not be done just yet. Training clips and whispers of a comeback are starting to surface, hinting that he may be lacing up the gloves again soon.

Meanwhile, his younger brother Tommy Fury is also making headlines. After pulling out of a fight against MMA fighter Darren Till last year due to safety concerns, he’s now set to return to the ring. On Friday, May 9, in Budapest, Hungary—live on DAZN—Tommy Fury will step back into the spotlight against Kenan Hanjalic for the first time since going six rounds with Olajide William Olatunji aka KSI. That bout left him with a hand injury and a year-long layoff. So naturally, there’s concern about ring rust. And now, Hanjalić’s making it clear he’s not buying into the Fury name hype.

A few hours ago, IFN Boxing dropped an update on X that’s got the boxing scene buzzing. Quoting a story from British Boxing News, they announced: “🗣️ Kenan Hanjalic is determined to win his fight against Tommy Fury on May 9th in Budapest.” In an exclusive chat with British Boxing News, Hanjalić made it clear—he’s not here to play the underdog. “I come from Sarajevo and proudly represent Gladiator Club Sarajevo,” he said. And then he gave a clear idea of his resume, stating, “With over 100 amateur fights behind me – each one shaping me into the fighter I am today.”

Backed by Home Boxing Promotion and his manager Željko Stegić, the 4-1 boxer is treating this fight like a mission. Not just to show up—but to win. “I respect every opponent,” he said. But the line that’s making headlines? “Names don’t win fights – hard work, discipline, and heart do.” That wasn’t just a jab at Tommy Fury’s famous last name—it was a statement.

He’s coming to Budapest not to be a stepping stone, but to shake things up. As he put it: “It’s my time to prove that I belong at the top. I’m not going there to be anyone’s test – I’m going there to cause an upset.”

Whether he can walk the talk remains to be seen—but one thing’s certain: May 9th just got a lot more interesting. Now, if you haven’t heard of Kenan Hanjalić yet, you’re not alone. The Bosnian fighter might be an unfamiliar name to boxing fans, but that’s exactly what makes this fight intriguing.

Having turned pro back in 2019, Hanjalić hasn’t faced a traditional pro boxer in nearly six years. And yet, he’s stepping into the ring to face the Manchester native. The boxer with a 75% KO ratio (compared to Tommy Fury’s 40%) is currently based in Budapest, sharpening his tools for the biggest stage of his career. And let’s just say, he’s not short on confidence. But what about Tommy Fury? Is he really going to let Kenan Hanjalić walk in and talk the talk without showing him the beast he’s about to face in the ring? Nope. He’s got a better future to think of. That involves a potential big fight.

Tommy Fury slammed for walking away from multi-million dollar offer

Tommy Fury is officially back in the gym, and he’s not hiding it. In a recent social media post, the 25-year-old Brit looked absolutely ripped, flaunting a chiseled six-pack, sculpted chest, and a muscular frame. With piercing blue eyes and a back that could carry a nation, Fury looked every bit the part of a fighter ready to return to the spotlight.

Naturally, fans are buzzing. Many believe that once Jake Paul wraps up his fight with Julio César Chávez Jr., a Tommy Fury rematch could be next. And honestly? That’s not far-fetched. Now, with unfinished business still looming and plenty of momentum behind him, Tommy Fury is expected to rack up a few more rounds before diving back into blockbuster matchups. But here’s where the story gets complicated.

Jake Paul’s camp isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet. In fact, his advisor, Nakisa Bidarian, claimed TNT missed the opportunity of a lifetime. Speaking about failed negotiations for a potential rematch, Bidarian didn’t hold back. “Tommy was offered an unbelievable deal to headline versus Jake on Netflix,” he revealed. “They had a false sense of expectations. Jake’s not gonna ever offer him that kind of money again.” According to Bidarian, they were offering Fury $6 million plus upside on a major Netflix card—an offer Fury’s team allegedly turned down. “If you’re very confident that you’re gonna beat Jake Paul, you should have jumped at the opportunity,” Bidarian added.

Anyway, with Jake Paul set to fight in June and Tommy Fury stepping in May, the timeline actually lines up pretty well. If both fighters still want that rematch, it’s doable. But here’s the thing. Before any of that can happen, Tommy Fury’s got to handle business against Kenan Hanjalić. And now the big question is: Will Tommy Fury be able to finish Hanjalić in the early rounds? What do you think?