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03rd Oct 2016

Tyson Fury’s uncle aimed this sweary message at everyone hating on the heavyweight champion

He's come out swinging...

Robert Redmond

Tyson Fury hasn’t lost the support of his uncle and trainer.

Peter Fury has jumped to the defence of his nephew, the heavyweight champion of the world, who has had an eventful few days.

Fury had been due to take on Wladimir Klitschko in a rescheduled rematch on October 29, but pulled out after being declared “medically unfit” to fight by his camp.

Then news broke that the 28-year-old had allegedly failed a drugs test, with reports claiming traces of cocaine were found in a urine sample he provided for a random test.

Fury then showed off his Photoshop skills.

And announced his retirement.

Which lasted less than three hours.

Fury’s behaviour hasn’t endeared him to many boxing fans, but he maintains the support of his uncle and trainer.

Peter Fury defended his nephew in a series of tweets on Sunday evening, before Fury retired, and returned from retirement.

“A statement I can 100% make: you don’t win world titles on coke [cocaine]. Only dedication & determination #nothing else!!” Peter tweeted, before saying if anyone has an issue with Fury, to take their complaints directly to the boxer.

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