'Worst year of my life': Tommy Fury on how he won back fiancée Molly-Mae Hague after his own dad urged her to leave him
Professional boxer and Love Island UK Tommy Fury said he "went through the worst year of his life" before trying to win back his fiancée Molly-Mae Hague.
The reality couple, who are now back together, shocked fans worldwide when they called off their engagement and ended their five-year relationship in August 2024.
Ahead of Tommy's new BBC documentary series, footage reveals it was his dad, boxing trainer and former pro boxer John Fury who urged Molly to leave him.
The revelation comes during episode one of the new series Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury.
The Mirror UK reports that John Fury himself admitted he told Molly to leave his son, believing it was needed to get Tommy's life back on track.
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"I mean, I probably would've walked away from me too," said Tommy, 26.
Molly-Mae and Tommy announced their break-up in August 2024. Instagram
"It was a tough moment in my life, but everything happens for a reason."
During a first-look at the series, Tommy explained: "I went through the worst year of my life because I couldn't box."
Tommy Fury celebrates a victory in 2023. Getty
The boxer reportedly hit "rock bottom" after he damaged his hand during a fight in January 2024.
The injury however left him unable to train, reportedly left him to "binge-drinking" and "sitting alone" in his house that he shared with fiancée Molly and two-year-old daughter Bambi.
A 2024 injury left Timmy in a bad state. Instagram / @tommyfury
"I just want to show Bambi and Molly, I'm back," said Tommy in the sneak peek.
"I need to get back to me."
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That's exactly what Tommy did as the couple have now rekindled their romance and are looking happier than ever.
The pair made their reunion Instagram official in May 2025 by posting a picture millions had been waiting for.
Molly-Mae confirmed her and Tommy's rekindled romance with this family snap. Instagram @mollymae
The couple, both 26, have since been actively updating fans on their social media accounts with loved-up snaps and pics of family trips.
"I'm so happy you and Molly are back together♥️," wrote one fan in a comment amassing over 1,100 likes just earlier this month.
Tommy shared a new family snap in August 2025. Instagram / @tommyfury
A second fan said it "took courage" for Tommy and Molly-Mae to resolve their differences: "I really hope it works out for them this time."
"I'm so happy for you guys. Work everyday for your little family and life will be ok ❤️," wrote a third.
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague's split explained
Molly-Mae and Tommy met on the 2019 series of Love Island UK, welcomed daughter Bambi in January 2023 and were engaged in July 2023.
The couple shared stunning photos of their Ibiza engagement in July 2023. Instagram
In August 2024, Molly-Mae sent shockwaves around the world as she confirmed that she and Tommy had split and called off their engagement after five years together.
"Never in a million years did I think I'd ever have to write this. After five years of being together I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way," wrote Molly-Mae in an Instagram story at the time.
Molly-Mae and Tommy shared the news in separate statements. Instagram
"I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy's relationship has come to an end."
Molly-Mae didn't specify what led to her relationship breakdown, but Tommy's spokesperson later denied there was any infidelity.
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Professional boxer Tommy, who is the brother of Tyson Fury, later confirmed the break-up in an individual statement shared to his Instagram story.
"I am heartbroken to share that Molly and I have decided to end our relationship," Tommy wrote at the time.
"The past five years have led to us having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi and I will be forever thankful to Molly for making me a dad. Bambi is our priority."
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