LIAM Payne appearing to suggest he was planning to fight Tommy Fury backfired as he was mocked by fans.
The One Direction singer teased a special “announcement” with a photo of him facing off with the boxer.
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it turned out the mock-up fight poster of himself and Tommy was actually to promote a charity football match.
The singer captained England in last year’s Soccer Aid match in front of 54,000 fans at the London Stadium.
He’s now making a return and will take on Tyson Fury’s brother who just won a fight against YouTube boxer Jake Paul.
But Liam and Tommy were bombarded with abuse online as fans failed to appreciate the joke.
One troll said: “Once again Liam Payne is embarrassing himself.”
Another used One Direction lyrics to poke fun: “Am thinking sadly you’re going in One Direction here. Down. But if anyone’s got a chance. It’s Gotta be You.”
“This is embarrassing,” said another.
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Someone else said: “Nobody wants this. At all.”
Even Tommy didn’t escape the cruel putdowns, one said: “Tommy Fury’s career as a boxer is hilarious.”
It was revealed on Good Morning Britain the pair will go after one another on the pitch in Soccer Aid 2023 on June 11.
Tommy confirmed he will be part of the World XI in the latest celebrity fundraising match, the profits of which help struggling children around the world.
TNT said: “I’m taking off my boxing gloves and lacing up my football boots.”
He added: “The big match is taking place at Old Trafford, Manchester.
“I’ll see you there.”
Liam said: “Hey, GMB. After losing last year, I had to come back for Soccer Aid for UNICEF and have one more crack at winning that trophy.”
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