Tyson Fury warned to cut ties with alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan

Kinahan, who attempted to make a proposed all-British superfight between Fury and Anthony Joshua last year and is involved with several boxers, has become one of the most influential figures in the sport
Tyson Fury celebrates after defeating Deontay Wilder in a heavyweight championship boxing match Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

Tyson Fury celebrates after defeating Deontay Wilder in a heavyweight championship boxing match Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

Tyson Fury and other senior figures in boxing have been warned to cut all ties with Irish alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan, whose gang was targeted with fresh sanctions and a $5m bounty by the US government on Tuesday.

The WBC heavyweight champion has previously praised Kinahan, a founder of boxing management company MTK Global, and was photographed with him just weeks ago in Dubai.

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