BBBOC Warn Fury About Future Conduct

WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has escaped punishment from the British Boxing Board of Control, from which he is a licence holder, following comments he made about gay people and women.

The 27, made the comments prior to out-pointing long time champion Wladimir Klitschko a couple of months ago. The heavyweight champ has since apologised for offending anyone and the Board of Control have warned him about making similar statements in the future.

A statement released earlier today by the British Boxing Board Of Control said: ‘The Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control have interviewed Tyson Fury on Tuesday, 26^th January 2016 following recent comments made in the media.

‘Tyson Fury has made comments in the media that have caused offence to members of our society. However, there is no suggestion that he has broken the law by exercising his right to freedom of expression. In such circumstances, the Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control have been advised that it cannot interfere with his basic human rights.

‘Having said that, the Stewards of the Board have made it clear to him that as World Heavyweight Champion, arguably the holder of the most prestigious title in sport, there are heavy responsibilities upon him to avoid making controversial, non-boxing comments. He has assured the Stewards that he understands the responsibilities upon him and has expressed regret that he has caused offence to others, which was never his intention.’

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January 27, 2016