Molly-Mae Hague takes swipe at Jake Paul after Tommy Fury returns home and speaks of difficulties 'behind closed doors'
28.02.2023 - 23:59
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Molly-Mae Hague has given her man Tommy Fury a hero's welcome after his victory in the ring against Jake Paul. The Manchester boxer defeated American YouTuber turned fighter Jake by a split decision following their much-anticipated grudge match after more than two years of trash talking on Sunday night.
Molly-Mae, who gave birth to their daughter Bambi on January 23, was joined at home by her sister Zoe and friends Maura Higgins, Stephanie Lam and Ellen Graham as the nailbiting event took place in Saudi Arabia. She said on her Instagram Stories about his win: "Never a doubt in my mind."
Paying tribute to new dad Tommy she said: "The pressure that was on his boys shoulders... I will never, ever know how he dealt with it. Never been more proud of anyone in my life." She then added: "GET HOME TO US OUR CHAMP," alongside a crying emoji.
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Former Love Island star Tommy defeated Jake by split decision after eight rounds. There was an adorable moment as the 23-year-old carried out his ring walk ahead of his fight wearing a white and hooded gown bearing his baby girl's name written in gold lettering on the chest. Tommy also had Bambi's name on the waistband of his shorts.
As she welcomed him through the door of their home, Tommy was greeted with a sweet display of white, gold and grey balloons as a huge sign stood in the corner which read "Welcome home Champ!" in large gold lettering alongside matching boxing gloves. The sign also read: "We are so proud of you."
Molly-Mae, 23, who met and fell in love with Tommy on the ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2019, has since taken to Instagram