Boxing-Former world champion Tyson Fury regains licence

ByReuters

Updated 19/01/2018 at 13:58 GMT

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is free to box again after the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) lifted his suspension subject to medical clearance.

Tyson Fury looks on from the ring after arriving ahead of the WBO World Heavyweight Title fight between Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury at Manchester Arena on September 23, 2017 in Manchester, England

Image credit: Getty Images

The BBBC had suspended the 29-year-old's licence in 2016, citing anti-doping and medical issues, and he has not fought since defeating Wladimir Klitschko in a world title fight in November 2015.

Fury accepted a backdated two-year doping ban last December and this month announced that he was applying to have his licence reinstated.

"Following an interview with Tyson Fury at the British Boxing Board of Control offices earlier today, the suspension of his British Boxing Board of Control boxer's licence will be lifted subject to receipt and clearance of all medical requirements," the BBBC said on its website

Boxing

Fury v Usyk: Arum dismisses six judges 'experiment' for undisputed title showdown

20 hours ago

Boxing

Garcia knocks down Haney three times to claim shock majority decision victory

21/04/2024 at 09:38

Boxing

Noakes claims European lightweight title with comprehensive decision win over Mendy

21/04/2024 at 07:52

Boxing

Noakes beats Mendy on points - Fight Night as it happened

20/04/2024 at 22:54

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me