Tommy Fury, the undefeated British boxer, and brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, found himself in a heated altercation with fellow Love Island star and professional boxer, Idris Virgo, at the KSI vs Joe Fournier Misfits boxing event.
Fury was there to call out KSI, the popular YouTuber turned boxer and watched as Fournier was controversially knocked out by JJ. As the decision was being announced, Fury was confronted by Virgo, who he promptly dismissed as “just another bum looking for a payday.”
Tommy Fury and Idris Virgo’s Reality TV Feud Turns Into Boxing Showdown
The two former Love Island stars may have had a bit of a reality TV feud, but this confrontation was all about the sweet science. Both Fury (9-0 with 4 KOs) and Virgo (12-0-1 with 2 KOs) are rising stars who want to establish themselves in the sport. Even though their argument was brief, it served as a reminder that there is pretty much always some level of drama in the boxing industry. So, what led to their heated confrontation?
Tommy Fury on his brawl with Idris Virgo: “He's just another bum looking for a payday, that's all.” [@talkSPORT]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 13, 2023
Fury was at the event to call out KSI, a popular YouTuber who has also made a name for himself in the world of combat sports. Fury has been in talks with KSI’s team about a potential fight later this year, and he was there to watch KSI’s bout against Joe Fournier. Meanwhile, Virgo was also at the event and seemingly took issue with Fury’s presence.
TOMMY FURY AND IDRIS VIRGO GET INTO FIGHT AT MISFITS 007 @MisfitsBoxing @HappyPunchPromo pic.twitter.com/cfHnoA027U
— PJ | OVERT (@overtflow) May 13, 2023
In the video footage that has circulated online, Fury can be seen shouting at Virgo before the two start grappling with each other. Fury is even put in a headlock at one point, but security quickly steps in to break things up.
Fury vs KSI: The Mega Battle in the Making
Some fans have pointed fingers at Virgo, accusing him of trying to start a fight with Fury. Some have backed Virgo by asserting that it was Fury who actually started the altercation. But let’s be real here: both fighters are to blame for the incident. Instead, let’s talk about the potential fight between Fury and KSI. On social media, the two combatants have been exchanging barbs, with KSI criticizing Fury and ‘TNT’ retorting.
So who would win if Fury and KSI engaged in combat? While KSI has strong boxing experience and has demonstrated that he can be a tough opponent in the ring, Fury is known for his excellent record and punching power.
Whether it’s Fury vs KSI or Virgo vs another opponent, many will be watching closely to see what these fighters do next.
