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Donagh Corby

Tyson Fury "chucks money down the toilet" by betting on boxing underdogs

Tyson Fury has admitted he "chucks money down the toilet" when he bets on underdogs at boxing events.

The world heavyweight champion isn't much of a gambler, but does occasionally put small amounts on underdogs at boxing events, who very rarely return big payouts for him. However, he prefers the occasional big victory to small ones he would have if he were to back favourites.

"I sometimes bet on football and I bet the other night on boxing," Fury said during his BT Sport face-off with Derek Chisora, who is a huge 11/1 underdog heading into their fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. "I rarely get one right, to be fair. I always back the underdogs and I think if I'm putting £50 on I want £5,000 returning, I don't want, like £75.

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