Just like the case with a lot of professional boxing matches, the bout between KSI and Tommy Fury took a while to materialize. It even came close to getting scrapped after JJ refused to agree to Fury’s demand of having the fight at 185 lbs. However, it appears that all the nitty-gritty stuff is out of the way now as both boxers are now getting prepared for their upcoming bout. At the same time, they are also taking shots at one another on social media.
Recently, KSI even warned Fury and stated his intentions of knocking him out. Moreover, Fury has already started his training and a video of him training along with his brother Tyson Fury surfaced on social media. However, JJ has something to say about his training.
KSI mocks Tommy Fury’s training and makes a bold claim
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Recently, a video of Tommy Fury training for his bout against KSI surfaced on social media. In the video Fury shared some insights of how he is preparing for KSI. Moreover, he even entered the ring and sparred against his brother ‘the Gypsy King’. He boasted about going 12 rounds against one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world. He captioned it as: “Training with the GOAT.”
If this is his training, then I’m gonna absolutely destroy him this October 😂😂😂 https://t.co/BIFVLHpNv7
— ksi (@KSI) August 21, 2023
After his victory against Jake Paul earlier this year, this will be his second fight against a YouTuber-turned-boxer. However, Fury’s new rival and the co-owner of PRIME Hydration took to X to share his disappointment with Fury’s training. He retweeted the video as he wrote, “If this is his training, then I’m gonna absolutely destroy him this October.”
KSI appeared confident in his chances of winning the upcoming bout. Only time will tell if he can back it up or not.
JJ digs up dirt from Fury’s past
Tommy Fury’s appearance on Love Island in the 5th season of the show is very well known. He accepted $255,256 to appear in the British reality show. It appears that the Love Island star cut ties with his then-girlfriend Millie Robert to appear on the show. She had taken to social media to share how he treated their relationship for “Fame and money.”
Tommy left his girl to go on love island 😬 pic.twitter.com/qUV3GjWQBe
— ksi (@KSI) August 17, 2023
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So, JJ shared the news with his fans on X as well. He posted the screenshot of Robert’s post which read, “It’s mad what fame and money can do to people try and act like the whole relationship was nothing but okay Tommy, you do you.” JJ mocked Fury for leaving his partner for the show like that.
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The hype for the fight is starting to build up, even the undercard bout which features Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis is garnering a lot of attention from fans. The line-up of the bout screams success. What do you think about a JJ criticizing Fury’s training? Who do you think will come out on top in the end? Do share your thoughts in the comments.
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