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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Tyson Fury defends Julius Francis after viral video of punch to ‘violent’ customer

@GloryGloryTott via Twitter

Tyson Fury has defended former British heavyweight champion Julius Francis after his knockout punch while working as a security guard at Boxpark Wembley.

The WBC world heavyweight champion insists the 57-year-old only acted due to dealing with a man who was “cheeky, rude and getting in people’s faces”.

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