Boxing sensation Tommy Fury and strongman icon Eddie Hall are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a headline bout for a Misfits Boxing event. Scheduled for June 13 at Manchester’s AO Arena, the highly anticipated fight is drawing attention due to a potential weight difference of approximately 130 pounds. This crossover spectacle, combining professional boxing with influencer-style entertainment, is expected to be broadcast globally via DAZN pay-per-view, continuing Misfits’ strategy of unique match-ups.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall
According to various UK media outlets, the clash between Fury and Hall is slated for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Manchester. This bout is set to headline a Misfits Boxing card at the 21,000-seat AO Arena, a venue accustomed to hosting both significant boxing matches and hybrid events. Initial promotional materials and social media buzz suggest that DAZN will globally broadcast the event as a pay-per-view under the Misfits banner.
Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury, aged 26, brings an undefeated professional boxing record of 11-0 to the ring. His career highlights include notable decision victories against internet personalities Jake Paul and KSI, which elevated his status from a promising prospect to a mainstream crossover event headliner. Historically, Fury has competed primarily in the cruiserweight division, weighing in at 184.5 lbs for the Paul fight and 183.6 lbs for KSI. He typically operates within the 180-200lb range. His most recent appearance against Ken Hanj saw him reported at approximately 14 stone 12 pounds (208 lbs), indicating a progression towards a lighter heavyweight build, though not yet fully committing to the traditional heavyweight class.
Beyond his boxing prowess, Tommy Fury boasts significant public recognition, largely attributed to his participation in reality television, particularly his memorable run on the popular dating series Love Island. This exposure transformed him from a boxer known for his famous family name into a prominent mainstream figure in the UK, cultivating a substantial social media following and a broad crossover appeal. Misfits Boxing and DAZN are actively leveraging this widespread popularity for events such as his upcoming bout with Eddie Hall.
Eddie Hall
Eddie Hall gained widespread fame as the 2017 World’s Strongest Man, a title he secured while weighing approximately 443 lbs – more than double Tommy Fury’s typical fighting weight. Although Hall has significantly reduced his weight since his peak strongman career, he still weighed a reported 334 lbs for a mixed martial arts (MMA) contest against Mariusz Pudzianowski last year, which he impressively won by knockout in less than 30 seconds. During his strongest years, his weight hovered around 25 stone (350 lbs). Footage of him sparring body shots with Fury vividly illustrates the substantial weight disparity between the two.
To mitigate his comparative lack of boxing experience, Eddie Hall has been training with elite combat sports athletes, including kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven and reigning UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. These sessions are geared towards refining Hall’s footwork, defensive techniques, and fundamental combinations, as well as developing his ability to control distance and pacing against a more agile boxer like Tommy Fury.
Size
The anticipated weight disparity between the fighters has been a central point of discussion in UK media. Comparing Fury’s recent recorded weight of approximately 14 stone 12 pounds (208 lbs) with Hall’s 23 stone 12 pounds (334 lbs) from his MMA bout reveals a difference of about 9 stone (126 lbs). If considering Hall’s peak strongman weight of over 31 stone, this gap would exceed 16 stone.
As neither Misfits Boxing nor DAZN has officially announced a weight class or limit for the fight, current projections suggest Fury will compete at a weight close to the bridgerweight or lighter heavyweight division. Hall, conversely, is expected to significantly reduce his weight from his usual super-heavy strongman category, leading to an anticipated weight difference of around 120 lbs on the night of the bout.
From a purely sporting perspective, analysts have already characterized this matchup as a unique blend of styles and physical attributes: Fury possesses superior boxing experience and technical skill, while Hall offers immense raw size, a history of incredible strength, but limited actual fighting experience. This contest aligns with Misfits’ consistent approach of organizing bouts that spark discussions concerning fighter safety, the fairness of matchmaking, and overall spectacle. The core debate for this particular event revolves around whether a nearly 10-stone (approximately 140-pound) weight discrepancy can be responsibly managed under exhibition rules, or if it risks being perceived as a professionally sanctioned mismatch in Manchester.