Tyson Fury’s trainer slams ‘scandalous’ call to strip him of IBF belt

“I believe the (British Boxing) Board of Control are having a hearing today”, she told BBC Breakfast.

The BBC is refusing to deselect Fury from the 12-person shortlist.

Greg Rutherford has confirmed he had discussions with the BBC over Tyson Fury’s controversial inclusion on its Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, but denied reports he is set to quit the ceremony.

In a letter sent to the IBF by Harbottle & Lewis, the legal counsel retained by Hennessy Sports and Tyson Fury, the IBF was asked to consider and exercise their discretion under the IBF’s regulations and direct that an immediate rematch for the IBF Championship take place between Fury and Klitschko. First, they called for private negotiations.

Fury still holds the WBA, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles.

“I was very lucky because Lennox Lewis was a flawless gentleman, who never offended anybody”, said Maloney.

He’s subsequently been criticised over comments about women and gay people.

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was stripped of the IBF belt title Tuesday for declining to make his mandatory defense, which is due, against Vyacheslav “Czar” Glazkov.

Fury said in an interview with Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 this week: “Homosexuality, abortion and paedophilia – them three things need to be accomplished before the world finishes”.

He is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police after a member of the public reported him for committing a “hate crime” and the SJA has now withdrawn an invitation for him to attend next week’s British Sports Awards.

It is because he refused a bout against the IBF’s mandatory challenger – instead signing up for a rematch with Klitschko.

Clifton Mitchell, who was ringside as part of Team Fury when the 27-year-old beat Wladimir Klitschko last month, says he has known Fury since the new champion was 16 and, during that time, has “always had something to say”.

“I think his comments will harm him to get endorsements”.

“I think I speak on behalf of a lot of people that the best parts of MMA is when they’re standing up and trading punches”.

Maloney added: “To go to Germany and win the title from Klitschko, who has been champion for 11 years, I mean that is an awesome achievement. Making me a good cup of tea, that’s what I believe”.

“When we did the Klitschko deal, they wanted a rematch clause, which is common practice when you’re dealing in major world title fights”.