Tyson Fury told to avoid controversial non-boxing comments

[Master]

British world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been told by the sport's authorities not to make "controversial non-boxing comments".

He was warned over his conduct by the British Boxing Board of Control after a meeting on Tuesday.

Fury, 27, apologised after making comments about women and gay people.

Almost 140,000 people signed a petition calling for Fury to be removed from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist before December's event.

The Manchester fighter, who outpointed Wladimir Klitschko to become heavyweight champion in November, caused controversy over derogatory remarks he made about women, and for criticising homosexuality and abortion.

A BBBC statement said Fury's comments had "caused offence" but that he had not broken the law by "exercising his right to freedom of expression" and it could not "interfere with his basic human rights".

It added: "The stewards of the board have made it clear to him [Fury] 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."

A rematch between Klitschko, 39, and Fury will take place this summer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/35423828

[Vendettos]

British world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been told by the sport's authorities not to make "controversial non-boxing comments".

He was warned over his conduct by the British Boxing Board of Control after a meeting on Tuesday.

Fury, 27, apologised after making comments about women and gay people.

Almost 140,000 people signed a petition calling for Fury to be removed from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist before December's event.

The Manchester fighter, who outpointed Wladimir Klitschko to become heavyweight champion in November, caused controversy over derogatory remarks he made about women, and for criticising homosexuality and abortion.

A BBBC statement said Fury's comments had "caused offence" but that he had not broken the law by "exercising his right to freedom of expression" and it could not "interfere with his basic human rights".

It added: "The stewards of the board have made it clear to him [Fury] 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."

A rematch between Klitschko, 39, and Fury will take place this summer.

Tyson Fury told to avoid controversial non-boxing comments - BBC Sport

Thank you for the post mate.

I agree that he does have a role in the public eye and should try to be a role model for those who watch him.

Klitschko at least had a dignity about being champion.

(I would have given you + rep but there is an annoying filter on doing it)

[ross]

Who the fuck do they think they are?

What had he actually done wrong?

Can someone bullet point what he has said exactly that warrants the boxing commision to feel they need to talk to him.

They are just being swept along with the media trying to look good and that they are doing something about it but about what for fucks sakes!?

Yes he spoke about gays etc but because he was asked about them. He made no derogatory comments about them at all. The BBBOC are a joke and Tyson doesnt even need them to continue his career.

[Primo Carnera]

Who the fuck do they think they are?

What had he actually done wrong?

Can someone bullet point what he has said exactly that warrants the boxing commision to feel they need to talk to him.

They are just being swept along with the media trying to look good and that they are doing something about it but about what for fucks sakes!?

Yes he spoke about gays etc but because he was asked about them. He made no derogatory comments about them at all. The BBBOC are a joke and Tyson doesnt even need them to continue his career.

Temper, Temper. Now remember what the quack said about your Blood pressure.

[nuggetdotcom]

Who the fuck do they think they are?

What had he actually done wrong?

Can someone bullet point what he has said exactly that warrants the boxing commision to feel they need to talk to him.

They are just being swept along with the media trying to look good and that they are doing something about it but about what for fucks sakes!?

Yes he spoke about gays etc but because he was asked about them. He made no derogatory comments about them at all. The BBBOC are a joke and Tyson doesnt even need them to continue his career.

Temper, Temper. Now remember what the quack said about your Blood pressure.

Just about right, calm down Ross

[ross]

And thats just about all anyone will be able to respond to me because they will not be able to find these offensive things he has said.

Its insane how bitter people are now he has succeeded.