The highly-anticipated fight between Tommy Fury and KSI finally took place in Manchester on Saturday, October 14, 2023. From the estimated prize purse to the final results of the boxing clash – here's everything you need to know.
Tommy Fury's Payday
The exact figure Tommy Fury made from his controversial clash with KSI is not known. However, it is believed that he was expected to make just under half of a staggering £10 million prize purse. Before the fight, Tommy stated, "It's easy money. Anybody else in my position wouldn't turn it down. Even world champions."
He continued, "These YouTube fights are not my highest point in life. I'm here to do a lot more than that. Tyson first fought for a world title at 27, I'm still years off that. So I don't know who is going to be around and whoever does have the belt, I want to challenge for it. I've not trained all my life [to stop now]. Don't forget I was a boxer before this YouTube stuff came about. I've not trained all my life to get in the ring with a YouTuber and get a good payday. I've trained to be world champion. When all these fights have been and gone, I'm still going to pursue that."
Fury, who is the younger brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, rose to fame in 2019 on the reality series Love Island.
KSI's Earnings
Similarly, the exact figure KSI made from the boxing bout is also unknown. Prior to the Manchester clash, it was reported that the YouTuber-turned prizefighter was expected to make in the region of £10 million for the fight of his life.
KSI, known for his YouTube fame, said, "When it comes to numbers, I'm pretty clueless most of the time. For this fight, I don't even know how much I'm getting paid. I'm not really fussed, the money isn't the reason I do this, I like creating big moments, I like looking back at my legacy and going, 'Yeah, this was sick.' I just like shocking the world, I love it. There's something about it which just makes me feel… I don't want to say God like but it just makes me feel super powerful. I feel like after that I will be able to make so many people's lives hell on social media. I'm just excited."
KSI has been instrumental in pioneering the new age of celebrity-style crossover bouts.
Victory for Tommy Fury
In the highly anticipated fight, Tommy Fury claimed bragging rights over fellow social media star KSI at Manchester's AO Arena. The Love Island star and boxer defeated YouTube personality KSI on points, marking his second victory against a YouTuber this year. He had previously beaten Jake Paul on points in February.
