Tommy Fury is a British boxer who also gained fame as a reality TV personality. In 2019, he decided to take a break from boxing to participate in the fifth season of Love Island, a dating reality show on ITV2. He competed alongside his partner Molly-Mae Hague and the couple ended up as the second-place finishers. Tommy is the younger half-sibling of Tyson Fury.
Recently, Tommy emerged victorious over Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-prizefighter, in a closely contested fight in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, winning via split decision (74-75, 76-73, 76-73). Although Fury had a higher accuracy rate with his punches, Paul managed to score a knockdown in the eighth and final round, making the outcome uncertain until the very end.
In his post-fight statement, Fury said, “Tonight, I have created my own legacy. I am Tommy Fury.”
Tommy Fury and his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague became parents of a baby girl, Bambi, recently. However, Jake Paul faced backlash for breaking the news of Bambi’s birth before the couple could make an announcement. During their in-person confrontation, Paul apologized to Fury and presented him with some baby clothes from the high-end French brand Bonpoint as a gift.
Who Is Molly-Mae Hague, Tommy Fury’s Girlfriend?
Molly-Mae Hague, an influencer from Hertfordshire and gained fame after appearing on the fifth season of Love Island in 2019. She joined the show as a latecomer and met her partner Tommy Fury during a hot tub date. The couple became runners-up of the season and Molly-Mae emerged as the most successful participant, earning over £1million from brand partnerships within months of leaving the villa.
Her success began with a £500,000 clothing collection deal with Pretty Little Thing, which sold out within hours of release in September 2021. She later collaborated with the global fashion brand on a style edit, and in August 2021, she took on the role of Creative Director at Pretty Little Thing. Besides her work as an influencer, Molly-Mae launched her own tanning brand named ‘Filter by Molly-Mae’.
Molly-Mae’s popularity is on the rise, as evidenced by her Instagram following of over seven million. Her memoir, ‘Becoming Molly-Mae’, released in June 2022, was a hit among her fans, resulting in a surge in bookstore visits. According to OK! Magazine, the book’s sales generated an additional £2 million in profits for Molly-Mae.
Tommy And Molly Welcomed A Daughter
The news of Molly-Mae’s pregnancy with Tommy Fury‘s child on September 25, 2022, created a buzz on the internet, as fans, friends, and family expressed their happiness for the couple. In the past, Molly-Mae had been candid about her struggles with endometriosis, discussing the condition’s impact on her ability to conceive on her popular YouTube and Instagram channels.
On January 30, 2023, the couple announced the arrival of their daughter, Bambi, who was born on January 23.
A Look Into Tommy Fury’s Net Worth
Tommy Fury’s net worth is reportedly over £1 million, thanks to his numerous endorsements and sponsorships since his appearance on Love Island. His girlfriend, Molly-Mae, is also the creative director of fast fashion giant Pretty Little Thing.
However, his personal wealth is expected to soar when he faces off against Jake Paul in February 2023. Fury is guaranteed to earn a purse of $2 million (£1.6 million) for the fight, and he could potentially earn an additional 35% of the PPV share.