Barry McGuigan criticises 'appalling' Tyson Fury after online remarks

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Tyson Fury: World heavyweight champion sorry for video comments



World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has apologised for statements he made in a video posted online.

Fury, 27, was filmed making homophobic, sexist and anti-Semitic comments in a video posted online earlier this month.

The Briton also voiced his views on bestiality, paedophilia and women during the 57-minute clip on YouTube.

"I said some things which may have hurt some people - which as a Christian man is not something I would ever want to do," said Fury.

"I apologise to anyone who may have taken offence at any of my comments.

"Though it is not an excuse, sometimes the heightened media scrutiny has caused me to act out in public.

"I know more is expected of me as an ambassador of British boxing and I promise in future to hold myself up to the highest possible standard.

"Anyone who knows me personally knows that I am in no way a racist or bigot and I hope the public accept this apology."

In November, Fury caused an upset by outpointing 40-year-old Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in Germany, with the rematch for his WBA and WBO heavyweight titles to take place at the Manchester Arena on 9 July.

His previous comments on homosexuality, paedophilia and women resulted in more than 100,000 people signing an online petition in an attempt to get him removed from the BBC's 2015 Sports Personality of the Year shortlist.

Fury remained on the list and apologised at the award ceremony in December.

Tyson Fury: World heavyweight champion sorry for video comments - BBC Sport

He can apologise all he wants, but the fact remains that is was a 'professionally' produced video, for about an hour, why do it? It was a wickedly crass attempt to sell tickets. Hope it backfires big time.

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Did he really have a change of heart

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Tyson Fury: World heavyweight champion sorry for video comments



World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has apologised for statements he made in a video posted online.

Fury, 27, was filmed making homophobic, sexist and anti-Semitic comments in a video posted online earlier this month.

The Briton also voiced his views on bestiality, paedophilia and women during the 57-minute clip on YouTube.

"I said some things which may have hurt some people - which as a Christian man is not something I would ever want to do," said Fury.

"I apologise to anyone who may have taken offence at any of my comments.

"Though it is not an excuse, sometimes the heightened media scrutiny has caused me to act out in public.

"I know more is expected of me as an ambassador of British boxing and I promise in future to hold myself up to the highest possible standard.

"Anyone who knows me personally knows that I am in no way a racist or bigot and I hope the public accept this apology."

In November, Fury caused an upset by outpointing 40-year-old Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in Germany, with the rematch for his WBA and WBO heavyweight titles to take place at the Manchester Arena on 9 July.

His previous comments on homosexuality, paedophilia and women resulted in more than 100,000 people signing an online petition in an attempt to get him removed from the BBC's 2015 Sports Personality of the Year shortlist.

Fury remained on the list and apologised at the award ceremony in December.

Tyson Fury: World heavyweight champion sorry for video comments - BBC Sport

He can apologise all he wants, but the fact remains that is was a 'professionally' produced video, for about an hour, why do it? It was a wickedly crass attempt to sell tickets. Hope it backfires big time.

Not a very obvious seller though, is it? "This boxer said Jews run the world! I had no interest but I gotta see the fight now" says Old Joe Bloggs. Surely there are better ways to sell the fight.

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I don't think anyone can pretend it was an attempt to sell the fight, at least not as much as this silly apology is? Fact is he just likes to hear himself talk and has some backwards views. I agree that it shouldn't matter either way as this is boxing, but he should at least have the sense to keep certain things to himself as he knows it won't affect his earning potential in a positive way. Honestly, with how overweight he has been combined with some of the stuff he is saying, I wonder if he isn't serious about packing it in after this fight?