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Tommy Fury against strongman Hall is boxing's latest surreal bout
Key takeaways
- PA Media Image caption, Tommy Fury (left) has competed in 11 professional bouts but will face Eddie Hall in an exhibition contest.
- The heavyweight contest at the AO Arena is understood to be an exhibition bout, meaning it will not count towards either fighter's professional boxing record.
- It is scheduled for six two-minute rounds, bringing together two Britons from entirely different worlds.
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PA Media Image caption, Tommy Fury (left) has competed in 11 professional bouts but will face Eddie Hall in an exhibition contest. The world of influencer boxing takes another surreal turn on Saturday when former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall faces reality television star and professional boxer Tommy Fury in Manchester.
The heavyweight contest at the AO Arena is understood to be an exhibition bout, meaning it will not count towards either fighter's professional boxing record.
It is scheduled for six two-minute rounds, bringing together two Britons from entirely different worlds.
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