In an emotional Men’s Health interview, Tommy Fury revealed the true reason behind his split from fiancée Molly-Mae Hague. He admitted to struggling with alcoholism following a boxing injury that hindered his training and mental health. Tommy, refuting rumors of infidelity, expressed that he could not be the partner Molly-Mae deserved as he turned to alcohol for relief during his recovery. Despite the couple’s August 2024 breakup sparking speculation, Tommy emphasized that his dependence on drinking, rather than cheating, was the issue. He acknowledged the damaging cycle of alcohol and its impact on his life and relationship.
Tommy Fury has finally opened up about why he split from his fiancée, Molly-Mae Hague.
In an emotional interview with Men’s Health, conveniently timed just days before the release of Molly-Mae’s long-awaited documentary, Molly-Mae revealed that following a boxing injury, she became dependent on alcohol. He admitted his mental health was “in jeopardy”.
Amid rumors that their August 2024 split was a publicity stunt, Tommy has opened up about his own struggles with mental health and called rumors about Molly-Mae and other women cheating on him completely ridiculous. claimed that it had never happened.
“The reason Molly and I broke up was because I had become an alcoholic and couldn’t be the partner I wanted,” he confessed.
“I’m dying to say that, [but] It’s true, I couldn’t do it. I love a pint of beer, I love drinking, and it is what it is. People go through different events in their lives, and we all have crosses to bear. I have things to endure.
Tommy explained how his problems started when he tore all the ligaments in his hand in 2019 and underwent reconstructive surgery in January 2024.
Tommy Fury finally details why he split from fiancée Molly-Mae Hague in an emotional interview with Men’s Health
He said his “mental health was on the line” while recovering from surgery, as 2023 was “the best year ever” when both his career and life with Molly flourished.
Tommy explained how a large part of his identity was taken away when he was no longer able to train, saying that food and fitness were the first things he forgot about before becoming dependent on alcohol. .
“I had been living just for training and my family, but that all got taken away from me. So what I did for fun was I started drinking quite a bit. . I found that I felt better doing it,” he said, adding:
“I wanted the endorphins you get when you finish a good session, finish sparring, finish a match.”
Tommy’s relationship soon began to suffer as he admitted to going out most nights and drinking to “get black and black.”
Tommy insists he has never had an affair and maintained a close bond with his daughter Bambi throughout the dark ages.
“There was never any cheating. Ask Molly herself. It was a drink, but the drink was not a good one. We need to figure that out.
“If you’re in the same situation as me and think it’s going to solve all your problems, it doesn’t. You wake up even worse and want to drink even more to feel happy again. That’s the cycle.