Tommy Fury's upcoming exhibition bout with former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall will be contested over six two-minute rounds, a format that could favour the 38-year-old Hall. The fight is scheduled for June 13 in Manchester as part of Misfits Boxing.
Hall confirmed the rules in an interview with talkSPORT, stating the fight will use 12oz gloves and consist of six rounds of two minutes each. He also revealed there is no weight limit, and he expects to weigh around 150kg (330lb), over 120lb heavier than Fury. Hall said he will not cut weight, focusing instead on a carnivore diet of meat, eggs, and dairy.
The shorter rounds are seen as advantageous for Hall, as traditional boxing rounds are three minutes. The reduced time per round allows Hall to exert maximum effort without conserving energy. The fight is an exhibition, meaning the result will not affect either fighter's professional record.
Hall explained the origins of the fight stemmed from a disagreement with the Fury family after he called out Tyson Fury for an MMA bout. He claimed tensions escalated during a conversation with John Fury, Tommy's father, leading to the decision to settle differences in the ring.
