Tyson Fury warned by British Boxing Board of Control over comments

The British Boxing Board of Control has warned world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury over his media comments.

Mancunian Fury (25-0-KO18) stunned many with his points victory over Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf in December - becoming WBA Super, IBF and WBO champion in the process.

In the media frenzy before and after the fight, the 27-year-old Fury caused controversy with his views and the boxing authorities have served up a reminder of his "heavy responsibilities".

The stewards of the board have made it clear to him that as world heavyweight champion, arguably the holder of the most prestigious title in sport, there are heavy responsibilities upon him.

A statement from the BBBofC read: "The stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control have interviewed Tyson Fury on Tuesday, 26th January 2016 following recent comments made in the media.

"Tyson Fury has made comments in the media that have caused offence to members of our society. However, there is no suggestion that he has broken the law by exercising his right to freedom of expression. In such circumstances, the stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control have been advised that it cannot interfere with his basic human rights.

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"Having said that, the stewards of the board have made it clear to him that as world heavyweight champion, arguably the holder of the most prestigious title in sport, there are heavy responsibilities upon him to avoid making controversial, non-boxing comments.

"He has assured the stewards that he understands the responsibilities upon him and has expressed regret that he has caused offence to others, which was never his intention."

It is not the first run-in Fury has had with the board. In 2014, he was fined £15,000 for his behaviour at a press conference ahead of his second bout with Dereck Chisora and taped up his mouth for his next public appearance in protest.

Fury is set for a rematch with 39-year-old Klitschko (64-4-KO53) in the spring and is then hoping to move on to a unification bout with WBC holder Deontay Wilder.