Also I don't really See what type of Sporting Nationalist is going to get behind An English born Born boxer who apparently sees himself as being Irish.
“I think have showed my true colours over the years. I vacated the British and Commonwealth titles, which some people say are more prestigious than the Irish title, but not to me. I vacated those belts for an Irish title shot because it meant more to me,” Fury said.
“All my people are from Ireland. I was born in Manchester but I am Irish. I have lived in Ireland, visited all my life and when I fight I represent Ireland. It means a lot to me as does the support I get when I fight in Belfast.
“Even when I was disowned by some when I wanted to fight for Ireland in the Olympics I still said I was Irish. Right from the start of my career I always had the Irish colours with me and when I win a World title it will be for Ireland.”
I suppose Irish nationalism is OK with you anyway Miles, as Long As he isn't proud to be English then everything is hunky Dory. Can't see the Irish queuing up to get behind him though.
Tyson Fury: I Fight For Ireland, I am no Plastic Paddy | IRISH-BOXING.COM
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