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The celebrity crossover scene in boxing is vast. Numerous celebrities, over the years, have tightened their gloves to try their hands at the sport. And recently, one such teaser for a potential fight has taken the internet by storm. Former one-direction member Liam Payne teased a poster with none other than Tommy Fury in it. This poster has raised a lot of questions among fans about what exactly these two are planning. But, an official announcement involving the poster is absent. But, it is safe to say that the boxing world is expecting a boxing bout between the music sensation and Fury.

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This recent post by Liam has caused a stir among fans. And the boxing world is not pleased about this teaser by Payne and did not hold back from sharing their true opinions.

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Liam Payne took to his Twitter to share a poster involving him and ex-love Island contestant Tommy Fury in it. The poster had further information written on it. But. It can be confusing for the fans as it does not directly hint towards a boxing matchup.

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The poster shows Payne and Fury facing each other. The venue in the poster is the Old Trafford Stadium. And it further indicated an announcement for this summer. The question of what these two are planning remains, and it would be interesting to see when they make their official announcements and what exactly that is.

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It is safe to believe that they will face each other in an exhibition boxing matchup. But nothing can be confirmed until any official announcements are made. Payne has never stepped into the boxing ring before, and if he does this time, it will his first. On the other end, Fury last fought Jake Paul in February. A recent photo of Fury has caused a stir among fans.

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Fans react to the poster

@Elimkror thinks that it’s essential that people stop being delusional. He wrote, “fight people need to stop being delusional 😂.”

@Murohus_90 won’t be shocked if this fight happens. And he further looked displeased about the current state of boxing. He commented, “Wouldn’t be shocked if that happened, the way boxing is🤦🏻‍♂️.”

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@Aaron302003 took digs at Fury and called him out for claiming that he will only fight real boxers and create his legacy. He wrote, “What happened to him fighting only real boxers and making a legacy.”

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@Thehandskmedrkmskmbrother joked and wrote, “The Fury fan girls are losing their shit over this one.”

@Wesley.deanwarren is sure that this is some sort of joke. He wrote, “Cannot be serious.”

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What are your thoughts on this potential matchup? Let us know in the comments.

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers. Agrim is committed to staying on top of his game, never missing a single bout, and continually striving to deliver the best possible coverage of the sport. When he's not writing, Agrim likes to play his guitar to soothe himself after a tough day at the office, reflecting his passion for music and the arts. An avid reader, Agrim's love for books is a story in itself, reflecting his commitment to learning, knowledge-sharing, and quality.

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