Full Breakdown
Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall: “Beauty vs. The Beast” Exhibition at Manchester’s AO Arena
6/14/2026, 1:22:11 AM
Event Overview
The main bout is scheduled for Saturday 13 June 2026 at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. Misfits Boxing promotes the card, which will be streamed live on DAZN Pay-Per-View (PPV) and the DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription. Ring-walk time is listed at 10:27 p.m. BST (?10:32 BST in other sources).
Background and Family Feud
The matchup stems from a personal dispute between Tommy Fury’s father and trainer, John Fury, and Eddie Hall. John Fury objected after Hall claimed he wanted to fight Tyson Fury, later calling Hall “a bully.” The feud motivated the bout and adds a familial dimension to the event.
Fighter Profiles and Weight Disparity
Tommy Fury enters with an 11-0 professional record, normally a cruiserweight, and weighed 217 lb (?217.5 lb) at the Friday weigh-in. Eddie Hall, the 2017 World’s Strongest Man champion, weighed 325 lb (?325.6 lb), giving him a 108-120 lb advantage depending on the source. Hall is making his second boxing appearance; Fury is making his heavyweight debut.
Broadcast, Pricing, and Undercard
DAZN offers the fight as a single PPV for £14.99/$59.99, as a bundle with the Zayas vs Boots PPV for £35.99/$120.99, or included in the Ultimate Tier (£24.99/US $49.99 per month). The undercard features Anthony Taylor vs Matty Floyd, Swarmz vs BDave, Big Stacks vs Armz, Ibiza Final Boss vs Jordan McCann, Jade Jones vs Federikita, Adam Brooks vs Rahim Pardesi, Lil Bellsy vs The CrAsian, Sheena Bathory vs Tina Snows, Khallas Karim vs Luke Nevin, and Lil Bellsy vs The CrAsian.
Official Statements & Event Format
Organizers confirm the bout is an exhibition, meaning the result will not affect either fighter’s professional record. Sources state the contest will consist of six two-minute rounds. Misfits Boxing and DAZN have emphasized the event’s live streaming availability and the inclusion of the full card on the platform.
Criticism & Opposition
John Fury publicly dismissed Hall’s combat credentials, describing him as “not a fighter” and warning that Hall’s size does not equate to boxing skill. Hall previously labeled John Fury a “bully,” highlighting tension beyond the ring.
On-the-Ground Observations
During the press conference, Hall reported feeling “good” and noted the weigh-in marked his lightest weight in years. Fury proclaimed indifference to Hall’s weight, stating, “He could be 400 pounds heavier than me, I don’t give a f*ck.”
Data Summary
- Date/Location: 13 June 2026, AO Arena, Manchester
- Weight: Hall 325 lb, Fury 217 lb (?108 lb difference)
- Records: Fury 11-0, Hall 0-1 (boxing)
- Format: Six × 2-minute rounds, exhibition status
- Broadcast: DAZN PPV, $59.99 / £14.99, Ultimate Tier optional
- Ring-walk: ~10:27-10:32 BST
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on round count (six two-minute rounds vs. twelve rounds) and total fight length. Start-time listings vary: 4:27 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. ET, and 10:27 p.m. BST. Weight disparity is reported as 108 lb in some accounts and “roughly 120 lb” in others. No official clarification has been issued.
Impact and Significance
The bout tests a professional boxer against a strongman, influencing Fury’s reputation and potentially shaping future crossover events. The personal feud adds narrative weight, while the exhibition format underscores the entertainment focus over competitive stakes.
Upcoming DAZN PPV Schedule
Following this event, DAZN’s Ultimate Tier will feature Zayas vs Ennis (27 June), Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga (25 July), and Canelo Álvarez vs Christian M’Billi (12 Sept).
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is the lightest I’ve been for quite a long time. Fitness is probably the best it’s been for the last five years, so yeah, I’m feeling on point.” — Eddie Hall, former World’s Strongest Man
- “Might take a bit more than one shot, but yeah, you’ve got to wind that right shot up, and if it happens, it will happen.” — Eddie Hall
- “He could be 400 pounds heavier than me, I don’t give a f*ck,” — Tommy Fury, professional boxer
- “You're talking rubbish, you're not a fighter, you're a beast at lifting weights," he said, according to MMA Mania.” — John Fury, trainer
- “When Tommy's dealt with you I'll deal with you as well.” — John Fury
