Tommy Fury calls Idris Virgo ‘bum looking for a payday’ as pair clash ringside before Tyson’s half-brother confronts KSI
Tommy Fury labelled Idris Virgo 'another bum looking for a payday' as the pair clashed before Fury confronted KSI.
Fury was there to call out KSI amid ongoing talks for him to face the YouTuber later this year and watched as the 29-year-old controversially knocked out Joe Fournier.
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There was no quiet night for Tyson Fury's half-brother as he was involved in an altercation while watching on from ringside.
Midway through the undercard, Anthony Taylor beat Salt Papi.
Just before the decision was announced, Fury was confronted by Idris Virgo.
Like Fury, Virgo is a former Love Island star who is now an unbeaten professional boxer.
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Virgo is 12-0-1 (2 KOs) while Fury is 9-0 (4 KOs) after beating Jake Paul earlier this year.
When the pair crossed paths at ringside, it resulted in a brawl.
Fury was seen in a headlock as the pair scrapped with one another.
They were separated by a big crowd including Tommy's father John Fury.
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Former cruiserweight king Mairis Briedis was also involved in breaking up the drama.
Within 30 seconds, the situation had calmed down as the pair were pulled away from one another by security.
When he was later asked about the altercation with Virgo, Fury told talkSPORT: "He's just another bum looking for a payday, that's all.
"They see me sat at ringside and want to try and elevate themselves and that’s that.";
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When asked why he was there, Fury added: “I’m here for one reason and one reason only and that reason is KSI. He’s had a lot to say, calling my name, and ask and you shall receive."
The fight has been mooted for the summer and asked about that timeline, he said: “Yeah, definitely. I’m ready all the time."
KSI will most likely face Fury now after beating Fournier via an inadvertent elbow that the Brit denied happened.