Tyson Fury has claimed that Deontay Wilder would defeat Anthony Joshua and every other heavyweight except for himself. It comes after talks between the him and Joshua remain ongoing ahead of a potential fight later this year.
21.08.2022 - 17:23 / ok.co.uk
Tyson Fury has shared a heartbreaking plea for an end to knife crime after his cousin was stabbed to death.The boxer’s cousin, Rico Burton, died at the age of 31 following an attack outside a bar in Altrincham in Greater Manchester in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police have confirmed that a 17 year old man was also attacked and remains in hospital with serious injuries. A 21 year old man has been arrested and a murder inquiry launched.
In a post shared to Instagram, the boxer wrote: "My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.This is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives.This needs to stop ASAP. UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime, it's a pandemic and you don't know how bad it is until it's one of your own! "Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick enjoy every moment. RIP RICO BURTON.
May the lord God grant you a good place in heaven. see you soon." He shared his message alongside an image which read: "STOP KNIFE CRIME".Tyson received many messages of support from his fans, with one writing: "Thoughts are with you and your family. So sad." One fan agreed with his plea: "Wow unbelievable sorry Tyson.
You're right it needs to stop." Another person agreed, saying: "Seriously this has to stop another life taken too soon, so sorry to and your family for your sad loss x." Another praised Tyson for using his platform to speak out, writing: “So sorry for your families sad loss. You are right, make the sentence a proper one and they might think twice about carrying a knife. Let your voice be heard Tyson, use your platform to get it across and campaign for a better future for our kids." Anyone with any information that could assist with enquiries is being urged to
.Tyson Fury has claimed that Deontay Wilder would defeat Anthony Joshua and every other heavyweight except for himself. It comes after talks between the him and Joshua remain ongoing ahead of a potential fight later this year.
An inquest has opened into the death of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton. The 31-year-old was fatally stabbed outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday, August 21.
Mourners paid their respects to Tyson Fury’s cousin earlier today as they attended the funeral of Rico Burton. Rico, 31, was fatally stabbed outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham, Manchester in the early hours of August 21. This morning, a service was held for Rico at St Michael's Church in Urmston, Greater Manchester, with friends and family gathering to bid an emotional farewell to the boxer.
Mourners arrived on a horse-drawn carriage for the funeral of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton this morning.
A man accused of murdering Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton could go on trial at the beginning of next year. Liam O'Prey, 21, faces four counts relating to the same incident in Goose Green, Altrincham, which left 31-year-old Rico dead in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 21).
World champion boxer Tyson Fury has called for the government to take action on knife crime after his cousin, 31-year-old Rico Burton, was fatally stabbed in Altrincham over the weekend. He told talkSPORT radio that knife crime is "the most cowardly little s**th**** thing anybody can do", and called on the government to take tougher action on those who carry it out.
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton.
The police cannot tackle knife crime alone, Greater Manchester's deputy chief constable has said, after three people died within a week following stabbings. Speaking on BBC Radio Manchester on Tuesday (August 23), the top cop called on communities, volunteers and the public sector to 'pull together'.
A 21 year old man has been charged in connection with the murder of Tyson Fury ’s cousin Rico Burton, after he was fatally stabbed in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed. Liam O’Prey of no fixed abode, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 24 August, after being arrested following the death of Rico Burton, who was the cousin of world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.
Police have amped up stop and search powers in Altrincham after an 'increased risk of violence' in the area.
A second man has been arrested after the murder of Rico Burton, cousin to world champion boxer Tyson Fury, in the early hours of this morning (August 21). The 31-year-old was knifed outside a bar in Altrincham shortly after 3am on Sunday morning and tragically died in hospital a short while later, Greater Manchester Police said.