World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Boxer unlikely to participate in Channel 5 launch A speculated stint in this year's Celebrity Big Brother house seems unlikely for undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury as the show nears it launch tomorrow night at 9pm on Channel 5. According to trainer Peter Fury, who has guided his nephew Tyson close to a world title shot in 2013, the 6ft 9ins boxer has not signed on for any participation on the show with less than 24 hours until the popular reality show goes live. “Tyson has been mentioned for the show, but at this stage not confirmed and now looks unlikely,” Fury told World Boxing News. Fury, 24, has not been ruled out for any future appearances at the house though, whether in this series or in the future, but it is apparent that tomorrow night’s launch will go ahead as planned without the presence of the charismatic fighter. Contestants rumoured for a slot on the show are X-Factor participant Rylan Clark, jockey Frankie Dettori, form...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Heavyweight fighter in the frame for reality show Unbeaten WBC title contender Tyson Fury is pondering following heavyweight rival David Haye into reality television after being offered the chance to appear on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother series in January. The 24 year-old, who fights on the channel regularly through his promoter Mick Hennessy, could now line-up with a host of other famous faces to share the Big Brother house over three weeks, starting next month.                         “When I spoke to Tyson he liked the idea of appearing on the show,” Fury’s trainer and uncle Peter told World Boxing News. “Not only is he going to be heavyweight champion of the world in the ring, but out of it also. He is the only heavyweight around that has a personality.” 6ft 9ins Fury, who boasts a 20-0 record, is currently rec...