Tyson Fury responds to SPOTY nomination controversy with Twitter rant

Tyson Fury remained defiant after another day of controversy which saw Olympian Greg Rutherford reveal he had asked to be removed from the Sports Personality of the Year shortlist in protest at the world heavyweight champion, only to later change his mind.

Rutherford said he was subsequently convinced to withdraw his request after meeting BBC executives but retains grave concerns over “very out-dated and derogatory comments” made by Fury regarding the role of women and homosexuality.