Tommy Fury cancels upcoming boxing match because opponent refuses to rule out kicking him

The much-anticipated bout was scheduled to take place on 18 January in Manchester.

The 25-year-old posted a statement to his Instagram story this morning claiming that the reason for the bout being scrapped is because his opponent has threatened to kick him while in the ring.

"I can't believe I'm writing this but I am now not fighting Darren Till on January 18th 2025," Fury wrote. " For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules and that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.

"I am a professional boxer," he continued. "I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great boxing fight for the fans. I have wasted weeks in training camp.

"We are working hard to get a new opponent and date. I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys. Good news around the corner."

Tensions were high during last month's press conference ahead of the fight, with an irate till almost coming to blows with Tommy's father, John Fury.

Shortly after Tommy's social media post this morning, Till issued a furious response.

In a video posted to his X page, Till said: "Tommy Fury you are the biggest sh**house I have ever met in my life. Do not ever call yourself a fighter again.

I was selling the fight to make me and you more money you absolute empty head," he added. Fighting family my ass. You and your dad are sh**houses.

"I don’t need to throw kicks, you was getting knocked spark out you divvy. We was making bank on this fight cos of me not you. I was building it. You should be fighting and should be thanking me… over and out… no one wants to fight me… Jake Paul what are you upto you big fat dummy?"

Paul immediately took to social media to say simply: "Hahahaha". The YouTuber, who beat Mike Tyson in the ring last month, lost to Fury last year and has been chasing a rematch ever since.