Tommy Fury will make his return to boxing after more than a year out when he fights former UFC star Darren Till in Manchester on 18 January.
The half-brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson has not fought since a points win over fellow social media star KSI in October 2023.
The 25-year-old cruiserweight will face Till at Co-op Live in his home city.
“It feels great to, finally, say that I am back,” said Fury. “I have been out of the ring far too long.
“This is extra special as I am the A-side and headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans.”
Prior to his win against KSI at Manchester’s AO Arena, Fury beat YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia in February 2023.
Paul, 27, beat 58-year-old former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson in a controversial bout in Texas on Friday.
Fury is unbeaten in his 10 bouts to date, though his win over KSI was not licensed by the British Boxing Board of Control.
Liverpool’s Till, 31, had a record of 18 wins, five defeats and one draw in 24 fights during his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career.
He was released by the UFC in March 2023 and beat Mohammad Mutie by technical knockout on his boxing debut, with the fight marred by a mass brawl after the fight was waved off.
“Till had a good UFC career, but he is stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him,” added Fury.
“I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”
Till said: “January 18 is my time, my night.”
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