The fight will be contested over six two-minute rounds, with 12oz gloves, as confirmed by Eddie Hall. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Eddie Hall described the bout as having no weight limit, and he expects to weigh around 150kg (approximately 330lb) for the event. ESPN reported that the match will be an exhibition, meaning the outcome will not count on either fighter's professional record. The exact weight difference between Hall and Fury remains unknown, as Fury's expected weight has not been disclosed, and it is unclear how the exhibition format might influence the fighters' strategies and intensity.
Eddie Hall and Tommy Fury held a launch press conference in London on Tuesday, as reported by multiple media sources. John Fury, Tommy's father, was absent from the event due to illness, though the specific nature of his ailment has not been confirmed. According to Daily Mirror - Main, John Fury described that his presence would be seen during fight week, leaving it uncertain whether he will attend subsequent events or potentially confront Hall.
The fight will be with 12oz gloves and will be six, two-minute rounds. I will weigh in at whatever weight I am now to be honest. As long as I'm fit and in shape. It will probably be around the 150kg mark, there is no weight limit. With my diet, I've been a carnivore for a while now, so will be sticking to meat, eggs and dairy.
Tensions between Eddie Hall and the Fury family have escalated ahead of the fight. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Eddie Hall described an altercation with the Fury family after he called out Tyson Fury for an MMA fight, which he said rubbed John Fury the wrong way. Hall added that he is willing to fight John Fury on the streets before the bout with Tommy, though financial terms or purse details for the fight have not been revealed. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Tommy Fury described that his father served 12 years in prison for a fight and warned Hall that John might confront him during fight week, suggesting Hall could face two altercations.
Eddie Hall brings a notable background to the ring, having knocked out Mariusz Pudzianowski in under 30 seconds in his MMA debut last year, as reported by multiple media sources. Tommy Fury boasts a professional boxing record of 11-0, according to Eddie Hall. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Eddie Hall described having respect for Tommy's career but criticized John Fury, calling him an idiot. The potential for further confrontations with John Fury during fight week remains a point of speculation, as his attendance and actions are not yet confirmed.
I bumped in John and I had the conversation about fighting Tyson, I saw he was training MMA. I was trying to instigate the fight but it rubbed him up the wrong way. But things got a little heated. Things got a little bit heated. You’re all full of s**t. You’re just all full of f***ing talk. You all walk around like hard men like you’re gonna beat this guy down, beat that guy down, you’ll fight anyone, you’re fighting men. There’s not a lot of action, especially from John. I’d like to shut your dad up and put you in your place and then maybe I’ll get the Tyson Fury MMA fight. Sorry
John Fury is a big bully of a man. He's just headbutting midgets and slapping doors and whatever. And when he comes up against someone his own size, he p*****s out.
We’ll see on fight week when he’s here.
I don't think John will jeopardise anything coming to that fight. But look, if John wants to go out on the street and have this out, I'm more than game.
I've got big respect for Tommy. He's done well in the game, 11-0. He's building his career, he's doing it the right way. It's just a shame about his f****** p**** dad… he is an absolute idiot.
I'm going to say a prayer for you. Because on fight week, whether it's Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, if my dad clocks you, I'm telling you now, he'll steam straight into you. He's done 12 years for a fight, so he's not bothered about anything like that… You're going to have two fights on fight week, myself and my dad.