FabSwingers.com forum: Tyson Fury

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

anyone on here in the media and tell me why they continue to try and knock somoeone who most people wish nothing but well of?

From what people i know who have met him or sparred him say he is a decent guy, hardly a saint, which he will admit himself

so why does the media keep bringing up non stories just to promote the bad side of him?

its not just fury is it, the media seem more interested in negative news than good news

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"anyone on here in the media and tell me why they continue to try and knock somoeone who most people wish nothing but well of?

From what people i know who have met him or sparred him say he is a decent guy, hardly a saint, which he will admit himself

so why does the media keep bringing up non stories just to promote the bad side of him?

its not just fury is it, the media seem more interested in negative news than good news"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Build em up, knock em down...

It sells.

The solution, don't buy it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably because every time he opens his mouth, another load of shit pours out. Racist, homophobic, sexist.... you name it, he spouts it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People revel in others misfortunes. It's what sells and it really is that simple

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He shamelessly courts media attention so why complain when he gets it....?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably because he's an egotistical knob head who talks nothing but shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"anyone on here in the media and tell me why they continue to try and knock somoeone who most people wish nothing but well of?

From what people i know who have met him or sparred him say he is a decent guy, hardly a saint, which he will admit himself

so why does the media keep bringing up non stories just to promote the bad side of him?

its not just fury is it, the media seem more interested in negative news than good news"

The press can make snow whites shit smell if they liked. just typical press love negativity

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By *ezjez369Man
over a year ago

london

He's media unfashionable, a pikey and a twat.

Need any more reasons?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

his dad is just as bad .he demanded everyone should bow down to his son lol knob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No matter what we think of him personally i still believe we should be more supportive and happy that the uk has a new champion!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No not really it's a shit sport, and he's a douchebag!

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"No matter what we think of him personally i still believe we should be more supportive and happy that the uk has a new champion! "

What?!! Gee...the shit that gets posted on here.

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By *apillonNoirWoman
over a year ago

There...

It's true that the media are often guilty of knocking folk off the pedestals they themselves put there but in this case, well, they're right. It seems he opened his mouth and out poured a racist and homophobic diatribe which got him media attention he probably didn't expect - or maybe he just thinks any media coverage is good?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He makes me cringe when he talks! Also he's homophobic so....

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Probably because every time he opens his mouth, another load of shit pours out. Racist, homophobic, sexist.... you name it, he spouts it!"

its hard to disagree..

bloke is an embarrassment to his 'sport'..

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By *kindofmagicXXXMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Yes he is a prat. On the other hand media always build em up then knock em

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He says it as he sees it - and fair play to him. The number of people who I have worked with who have said "I`m not a racist or homophobic" - and then get them out for a few beers - and you discover the exact opposite is true!

At least Fury has the spine to speak his own mind - I'll credit him with that

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman
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over a year ago

My Own Little World

You mean when he says stuff like -

A womans place is in the kitchen or the bedroom

The last time my husband jokingly said womans place is in the kitchen I pointed out that is where I keep the sharp knives... nuff said.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"Probably because every time he opens his mouth, another load of shit pours out. Racist, homophobic, sexist.... you name it, he spouts it!"

This.

If he was a footballer saying what he says he would be banned for years to come

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Tyson Fury, I have heard far worse coming out of Mike Tysons mouth, "Faggot, White Pu**y " yet that's never mentioned much. Think Fury will only get better as a boxer.

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

If i remember Ali said some shocking stuff about Joe Frasier before their fight, but he is put up as some sort of intellectual boxer. I don't agree with anything Fury has said, but boxing is a macho sport and the fighters know controversy sells tickets/pay per view audience.

The reason most footballers don't come out with similar stuff as Fury has is the are PR trained to an inch of their life from an early age, so to get them to say anything that isn't a cliched soundbite would be an achievement in itself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sign of the times.

Was a time when a white British boxer being Heavyweight champion and it would have been the most amazing news!

Now it's more about what he says

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's media unfashionable, a pikey and a twat.

Need any more reasons?"

The correct terminology is Traveller.

Not the only Twat is he....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

didn't read the thread, but, his fight he deserved! klitchsko didn't turn up! I think they pic on him because he is confident in his abilities, rather than say oh no it will be tight and tough. if anything he acts like ali.

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By *llebWoman
over a year ago

Poulton Le Fylde

"Probably because he's an egotistical knob head who talks nothing but shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I remember going to see Mike Tyson at Fenton Manor in Stoke, was like a Circus, his entourage exaggerating his every move don't think fury could be as bad as some of the stuff he comes out with, I think Fury is a bit rough round the edges but will improve, think his cousin Hugie will also become a champion one day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's media unfashionable, a pikey and a twat.

Need any more reasons?

The correct terminology is Traveller.

Not the only Twat is he.... "

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tyson Fury sounds like the lead character in a direct-to-DVD Steven Segal movie....

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

So far in the closet, he's in Narnia.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Say what you like about Fury, simple fact is, he's the world champion! Whether you like his style, persona or whatever. If you think you can do better, step in the ring with him.

Show us how it should be done if you can?

No? Thought so.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

The media twist anything vaguely non-bland to make it as sensational as possible.

Fury doesn't have the intelligence or media training to exert self control.

The two statements combined have an inevitable outcome, so it shouldn't be a surprise to either "side" of the discussion...

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Say what you like about Fury, simple fact is, he's the world champion! Whether you like his style, persona or whatever. If you think you can do better, step in the ring with him.

Show us how it should be done if you can?

No? Thought so.

most people are not questioning his boxing ability, its his repulsive views which most decent people find offensive..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe its his PR machine building up the BAD guy image in advance of a possible very very lucrative Anthony Joshua (GOOD guy) fight

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By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Chudleigh

"Say what you like about Fury, simple fact is, he's the world champion! Whether you like his style, persona or whatever. If you think you can do better, step in the ring with him.

Show us how it should be done if you can?

No? Thought so.

most people are not questioning his boxing ability, its his repulsive views which most decent people find offensive..

Totally agree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Say what you like about Fury, simple fact is, he's the world champion! Whether you like his style, persona or whatever. If you think you can do better, step in the ring with him.

Show us how it should be done if you can?

No? Thought so.

most people are not questioning his boxing ability, its his repulsive views which most decent people find offensive..

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Say what you like about Fury, simple fact is, he's the world champion! Whether you like his style, persona or whatever. If you think you can do better, step in the ring with him.

Show us how it should be done if you can?

No? Thought so.

most people are not questioning his boxing ability, its his repulsive views which most decent people find offensive..

Mike Tyson was just as bad, in fact didn't he get charged with rape?!. but people still like him.

Say what you will, He's a great boxer, what he does or doesn't say shouldn't distract from that.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

No one on here challenged the guy further up the post for being racist did they?! One rule for a celebrity & one for a swinger? Hmmm.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love him or loath him, he is simply a product of his environment.

That does not excuse his behaviour but to a large extent it does explain it.

As for him being world champion, good luck to the guy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable? "

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable? "

According to your own argument, yes!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!"

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

It was a *question*, looking for clarification on the degree to which anyone's "personal opinions" could be overlooked given their sporting prowess.

If you think I'm either racist or supportive of racists based on that, report me.

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By *an_WoodMan
over a year ago

Stafford

To the OP's question all media loves a story and the Tyson Fury win with his background and views makes it gold. Add the fact of his reaction to the Oliver Holt interview then what is expected happened

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

It was a *question*, looking for clarification on the degree to which anyone's "personal opinions" could be overlooked given their sporting prowess.

If you think I'm either racist or supportive of racists based on that, report me.

Wow. Calm down dear it's only a forum.

& while you're on the subject of asking questions. I noticed you chose not to answer mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

It was a *question*, looking for clarification on the degree to which anyone's "personal opinions" could be overlooked given their sporting prowess.

If you think I'm either racist or supportive of racists based on that, report me.

I wasn't defending or attacking anything he may have said. I was simply making the point that people on this thread have made similar comments about him that they feel he's done to others but, wouldn't stand in the ring like he does to back up what he says.

Outside opinions on a persons life should have no relevance on them as everyone lives their life differently.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

It was a *question*, looking for clarification on the degree to which anyone's "personal opinions" could be overlooked given their sporting prowess.

If you think I'm either racist or supportive of racists based on that, report me.

Wow. Calm down dear it's only a forum.

& while you're on the subject of asking questions. I noticed you chose not to answer mine.

No one's answered mine, either.

That's the way it goes sometimes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The media have not spun him to me.

Seeing one interview with him was enough for me to know that the next time he comes on, the TV will be going off.

He is a Champion in his sport. He should act like one, not like an East End Villain who has just raided Chris Eubanks wardrobe.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

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"I was simply making the point that people on this thread have made similar comments about him that they feel he's done to others but, wouldn't stand in the ring like he does to back up what he says.

He stands in the ring to fight for making abortion illegal?

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By *an_WoodMan
over a year ago

Stafford

Really ? So I can threatened people who criticise my opinions with implied physical violence from 3rd parties ? Cool I have a long list to work through

I am not a fight fan and had a positive reaction hearing a Brit winning a world title. Wasn't that interested in his personal beliefs but like most people the story got interesting with the latest twist.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His views should be irrelevant. Personal choice and all that.

So racism should go unchallenged if someone is highly skilled at something?

So Tyson being called a "pikey" is acceptable?

According to your own argument, yes!

And by your own reply, you're saying your view is irrelevant then?

I haven't given a view at all.

You did, you brought up the racism card..

It was a *question*, looking for clarification on the degree to which anyone's "personal opinions" could be overlooked given their sporting prowess.

If you think I'm either racist or supportive of racists based on that, report me.

Wow. Calm down dear it's only a forum.

& while you're on the subject of asking questions. I noticed you chose not to answer mine.

No one's answered mine, either.

That's the way it goes sometimes."

Sure is. Some Folk only want to hear the sound of their own voices, or in the forum, the sound of their own keyboard.

Oh well, don't really care. Off to bed now.

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

May I just say to the person who brought the pikey term to the table,to use it in a derogatory manner such as you did speaks volumes about yourself especially considering the ironic fact you are using it to condemn another person for the terminology he uses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"anyone on here in the media and tell me why they continue to try and knock somoeone who most people wish nothing but well of?

From what people i know who have met him or sparred him say he is a decent guy, hardly a saint, which he will admit himself

so why does the media keep bringing up non stories just to promote the bad side of him?

its not just fury is it, the media seem more interested in negative news than good news"

Negative news always makes the majority of the news, just watch the news on TV every night, but how can he complain about bad publicity when that's precisely what he gives to the media himself to try & promote a fight

& make more coin?

Live & die by the sword, & all that jazz....

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

I don't like homophobia or racism.

However I rather like what I have seen of the man (that's not a lot admittedly).

I did like the press interview I saw on TV after he won the world title. It is nice to see someone stand up to the media and nay sayers and tell them if they don't like it they can sod off. He sounded a much nicer guy than the "gang rape" fighter...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"May I just say to the person who brought the pikey term to the table,to use it in a derogatory manner such as you did speaks volumes about yourself especially considering the ironic fact you are using it to condemn another person for the terminology he uses."

My point exactly.

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

My point exactly.

100% agree miss naughty It's pretty poor form condemning someone for poor taste using the same in return

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

He has made homophobic and sexist comments, hence as a person I think little of him. His skills as a boxer don't come into it. It's like defending someone for being violent and abusive on the grounds he presents a car programme.

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By *iss_Samantha_LovecockTV/TS
over a year ago

bmth /poole sometimes blandford

well thats the media 4 you ..best not to read it

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

what has he said this time.... or are we talking about the comments he made about jessica ennis hill????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just to point out didn't Mayweather do some bird for domestic violence towards his Wife/Partner? Everybody has there flaws I've not seen the Fury interview yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

The fact of the matter is regardless of whether his opinion is right or not he is entitled to it,he grew up in the travelling community where homosexuality is probably more taboo than in any other society,his views would have been bred into him from birth so before condemning him for his views people should look at a way of changing hearts and minds.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

if he is silly enough to have said the following....

"I'm not sexist. I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen and on her back. That's my personal belief. Making me a good cup of tea, that's what I believe."

then quite frankly, he isn't very smart... or PC.... but lets just go with smart!!!

i love to see how people are defending him..... and trying to turn it into a free speech arguement...

well if it is a free speech thing, they people are entitled to the same free speech back and call him an almighty tit!!!!

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By *rs Mia WallaceWoman
over a year ago

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By *rs Mia WallaceWoman
over a year ago

Bathwyche

Er...does he talk?!

I'm just staring at him thinking about what a filthy fuck he would be, every time I see him on the screen.

I always watch his fights.

Just like I started watching Easties again 'cos of Danny Dyer.

Theme here it seems....

The man makes my nipples tingle just thinking of him....

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By *hetalkingstoveMan
over a year ago

London

"The fact of the matter is regardless of whether his opinion is right or not he is entitled to it,he grew up in the travelling community where homosexuality is probably more taboo than in any other society,his views would have been bred into him from birth so before condemning him for his views people should look at a way of changing hearts and minds."

Who is saying he isn't entitled to his opinion? No ones saying he should be thrown in jail. People are just giving their opinions in return. If he and his supporters can't take that then he should keep his thoughts to himself.

As to winning in hearts and minds, you dont change bigotry by ignoring it or accepting it. So what if his community is homophobic, its not a free pass.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His achievement in becoming World Champ isn't up for debate,his comments are.

He has come across a certain way,and I wondered if he'd been misquoted or quoted out of context,but he was on Radio2 earlier to confirm it all

He thinks he should be SPOTY cos there's no skill in Formula 1 or tennis...!

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

As to winning in hearts and minds, you dont change bigotry by ignoring it or accepting it. So what if his community is homophobic, its not a free pass."

I am not saying it is a free pass but when a person is brought up in a certain way it is quite difficult for them to see anything else,I myself by the way am no fan of his but I do think that his mindset has been drummed into him practically from birth and it's hard for a person in that mindset to see they are wrong until they are re-educated

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

No matter how you are brought up, bigotry is naff.

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

"No matter how you are brought up, bigotry is naff.

I agree totally but if a person wholeheartedly believes in something then society as a whole needs to look at the education of people from these minority groups to bring them in line with normal non radical thinking.Alas some people would be bigots regardless.

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By *rs Mia WallaceWoman
over a year ago

Bathwyche

As they say....no publicity is bad publicity.

And the blind 'men' wander mercilessly in to that trap.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"His achievement in becoming World Champ isn't up for debate,his comments are.

He has come across a certain way,and I wondered if he'd been misquoted or quoted out of context,but he was on Radio2 earlier to confirm it all

He thinks he should be SPOTY cos there's no skill in Formula 1 or tennis...!

Saw him on the news earlier, he said he is currently the biggest personality in British sport.

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

We're all a product of our upbringings - but as adults we have a chance to open our eyes and explore the world for ourselves.

If you keep yourself cocooned then it's not surprising if you end up small minded.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"His achievement in becoming World Champ isn't up for debate,his comments are.

He has come across a certain way,and I wondered if he'd been misquoted or quoted out of context,but he was on Radio2 earlier to confirm it all

He thinks he should be SPOTY cos there's no skill in Formula 1 or tennis...!

Saw him on the news earlier, he said he is currently the biggest personality in British sport.

Currently the biggest prat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Obviously there are not many ex boxers on here , i boxed for many years only as an amateur and to even turn pro is a monumental achievement , let alone win the heavyweight championship of the world

As for his attitude well the media and promotors have done that to sell him , i have met Anthony Joshua a few times and a more lovely guy you would never meet but the tv are trying to make him a bad boy and its just not working he couldnt b nasty if he tried !! Until he gets in the ring then hes a real bad ass

We should get behind our boys , they are literaly putting their lives on the line for our entertainment (sorry about the rant lol )

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Obviously there are not many ex boxers on here , i boxed for many years only as an amateur and to even turn pro is a monumental achievement , let alone win the heavyweight championship of the world

We should get behind our boys , they are literaly putting their lives on the line for our entertainment (sorry about the rant lol ) "

I'm not totally sure what you are trying to say.

1, he has done well to turn pro, even better to win the belt.

Well this doesn't give him a free pass to be abusive.

2, he's a product of media promotion.

If he's happy to have the media/promoters make him a bigot in order to make money, then I'm not sure that improves his position.

3, We should get behind our boys.

Even if they are bigoted? Does this still work if they are racist, or criminal? I think not.

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

Don't worry people.

When Anthony Joshua Knocks him out in the second round, you wont hear much more from him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't worry people.

When Anthony Joshua Knocks him out in the second round, you wont hear much more from him"

They said that about Klitschko though!

Considering Joshua is nowhere near Furys level yet I wouldn't hold my breath on a second round ko.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Joshua is technically better than Fury, all he needs is experience

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't worry people.

When Anthony Joshua Knocks him out in the second round, you wont hear much more from him

They said that about Klitschko though!

Considering Joshua is nowhere near Furys level yet I wouldn't hold my breath on a second round ko."

Tyson was scaring the shit out of the division when he was a bairn and knocking opponents out for fun.Fury has no level the division is really poor,it's his height and awkwardness that gets him through.

Give Joshua ten more fights and I reckon he'd sort Fury out in no time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Give David Haye credit, he is nothing more than a pumped up cruiser weight that had to step up a division to earn a payday and claimed a world title. There haven't been any decent British or world heavyweights since Lewis retired. Every established heavyweight on the scene has struggled against Haye or avoided him.

Joshua is the future for the heavyweight division.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Any love for Joe Bugner?

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

"Don't worry people.

When Anthony Joshua Knocks him out in the second round, you wont hear much more from him

They said that about Klitschko though!

Considering Joshua is nowhere near Furys level yet I wouldn't hold my breath on a second round ko."

AJ would knock him out NOW

I neither like or dislike Tyson Fury, as people have said, the heavyweight division is poor. But Tyson Fury is at present king of it. He has already stated, he wont give David Haye a shot at the titles, I personally think, Haye would beat him as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

never has a world champion been such a wanker

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"never has a world champion been such a wanker

mr"

Didn't Herbie Hide once hold a version of the title?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer."

Yep showed it against Holyfield.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check out utube "muhammed ali the greatest or racist" he was a blatant bigot and the whole world seems to love him tbh he was a big mouthed racist , whats the difference between him and fury exept ali seems to b a hero !!

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer.

Yep showed it against Holyfield..... "

Tyson avoided Lennox Lewis and Mitchell Green, two boxers that he knew had the tools to beat him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer.

Yep showed it against Holyfield..... "

In his prime he was unstoppable.Before he self destructed!! As a human being on the other hand a bit of a dark character to say the least.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer."

He was a street fighter, effective yes but not a boxer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer.

He was a street fighter, effective yes but not a boxer"

In terms of a classy boxer like sugar ray Leonard no he wasn't. But he was simply unstoppable in his pomp.Which made him a great fighter. He would destroy anything out there now in his heyday without breaking sweat.

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By *eedelightsWoman
over a year ago

London

He's a bit of a tit though tbf

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

It appears someone has complained to Manchester police about some of his comments and they are investigating.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems a bit of a cock tbh. The comments he made about how he'd hang his sister if she was promiscuous...erm, honour killing, anyone?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Seems a bit of a cock tbh. The comments he made about how he'd hang his sister if she was promiscuous...erm, honour killing, anyone?"

Class act eh!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Seems a bit of a cock tbh. The comments he made about how he'd hang his sister if she was promiscuous...erm, honour killing, anyone?"

Fuck me and I thought the other bollox he spouted was bad enough!

BBC take that man off ya list, he isn't a good role model for the sport in my opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If i remember Ali said some shocking stuff about Joe Frasier before their fight, but he is put up as some sort of intellectual boxer. I don't agree with anything Fury has said, but boxing is a macho sport and the fighters know controversy sells tickets/pay per view audience.

And don't forget that Ali addressed KKK meetings as well...but he is the greatest and opens the Olympics

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By *angerousEyesMan
over a year ago

weston

"Mike Tyson by the way,a real boxer.

He was a street fighter, effective yes but not a boxer"

Just a street fighter, at the height of his career possibly the most devastating boxer the world has ever seen!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"anyone on here in the media and tell me why they continue to try and knock somoeone who most people wish nothing but well of?

From what people i know who have met him or sparred him say he is a decent guy, hardly a saint, which he will admit himself

so why does the media keep bringing up non stories just to promote the bad side of him?

its not just fury is it, the media seem more interested in negative news than good news"
its life my friend if you have an opinion about something and he has then their will be a 1000 people who disagree with that opinion ,it would be pretty bad let's face it to say anything about gay people on here and it seems it is out there to so he will have to take the back lash, he has broad shoulders he can take it ,so he doesn't win sports personality of the year who cares as long as he wins his next fight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I see, in matters unrelated to these, he has been 'stripped' of one of his belts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Probably because every time he opens his mouth, another load of shit pours out. Racist, homophobic, sexist.... you name it, he spouts it!"

what he said ^^

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got a few things to say on this subject.

1. He's been stripped of one of his belts which love him or hate him is a complete farce.

2. A BBC news presenter just called him a dick head on live TV .....

3. Sports personality has nothing to do about personality or being a role model.

4. I actually think he might win it

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

IBF stated no rematch clause, to keep the division active, Fury went against that so he was stripped of the belt. No farce

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By *oretta DelamonteTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

"He says it as he sees it - and fair play to him. The number of people who I have worked with who have said "I`m not a racist or homophobic" - and then get them out for a few beers - and you discover the exact opposite is true!

At least Fury has the spine to speak his own mind - I'll credit him with that"
What do you think the problem is then- the 'beers' or the people you are mixing with??

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By *ax-BangingMan
over a year ago

town

because unfortunately this day and age we must pander to the PC lot and all the treehuggers.....

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I've got a few things to say on this subject.

1. He's been stripped of one of his belts which love him or hate him is a complete farce.

2. A BBC news presenter just called him a dick head on live TV .....

3. Sports personality has nothing to do about personality or being a role model.

4. I actually think he might win it

Re point 3. Why's it called sports personality then and not sports person?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a few things to say on this subject.

1. He's been stripped of one of his belts which love him or hate him is a complete farce.

2. A BBC news presenter just called him a dick head on live TV .....

3. Sports personality has nothing to do about personality or being a role model.

4. I actually think he might win it

Re point 3. Why's it called sports personality then and not sports person?"

Quite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"IBF stated no rematch clause, to keep the division active, Fury went against that so he was stripped of the belt. No farce "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a few things to say on this subject.

1. He's been stripped of one of his belts which love him or hate him is a complete farce.

2. A BBC news presenter just called him a dick head on live TV .....

3. Sports personality has nothing to do about personality or being a role model.

4. I actually think he might win it

Re point 3. Why's it called sports personality then and not sports person?"

Honestly I don't know. Here's the actual description of the award...

"Awarded to the sportsperson "whose actions have most captured the public's imagination""

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"because unfortunately this day and age we must pander to the PC lot and all the treehuggers..... "

I don't understand why when someone gets called out by others for his or her views, those calling them out are classed as 'PC' or as a 'tree hugger'

I far from fit into either category, but I do know right from wrong and appropriate from inappropriate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Listening to the interview on Radio 2 he said a few stupid things yes, he also quoted from the bible, the media are out to screw him over knowing he don't think before he talks, his entitled to his view just like anyone else providing he ain't breaking any law, being a Christian I think a lot will dislike him for that reason alone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

https://youtu.be/gP5zeXMCstA

Tyson loves haters lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So apparently Tyson is supposedly considering quitting the ring because he lacks motivation....

hmmmmmmmmm smells a bit like bovine excrement too me...

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By *ub_liminalTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Belfast

People judged him on the merits of what he said.. And reacted accordingly. It's not a conspiracy.

He happens to be good at throwing punches for a living , so what?

Doesn't endemnify against consequences.

I detest hero worship sycophant culture.

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By *nfamyMan
over a year ago

Goole

He is probably a very nice person

He has said some very unfortunate things and he comes across as a bit of a cock-womble

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