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TYSON FURY shows off his battered and bruised face while giving an inspirational message to people suffering mental health problems.

The Gyspy King has battled depression and a drink and drugs hell to return to the summit of his sport.

 Tyson Fury delivered an inspirational message to people suffering mental health problems
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Tyson Fury delivered an inspirational message to people suffering mental health problemsCredit: BT Sport

His fairytale comeback should have been sealed with a win over WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles.

But the judges were split - with Frank Bruno leading the cries that Brit Fury had been robbed of victory.

Speaking afterwards though, Fury was less fussed about the outcome of the fight than in dedicating his performance to people fighting their own demons.

In a captivating interview, Fury, who belted out a version of American Pie during his press conference, urged those with their own battles to seek help.

 The Gypsy King has battled back from his own depression and drink and drug demons
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The Gypsy King has battled back from his own depression and drink and drug demonsCredit: BT Sport
 In his captivating speech Fury dedicated his amazing comeback to other people battling mental demons
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In his captivating speech Fury dedicated his amazing comeback to other people battling mental demonsCredit: BT Sport

Staring at the camera, Fury said: "It's an iconic comeback, isn't it?

"After two-and-a-half years out the ring, ten stone ballooned, mental health problems.

"I just showed the world tonight, and everyone suffering with mental health problems, you can come back and it can be done.

"Everybody out there who has the same problems I've been suffering with, I did that for you guys.

 Judges scored the contest a draw, though the majority of fans and pundits felt Fury was the clear winner
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Judges scored the contest a draw, though the majority of fans and pundits felt Fury was the clear winnerCredit: Reuters
 Fury out-boxed Wilder throughout the fight
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Fury out-boxed Wilder throughout the fightCredit: Reuters
​Tyson Fury breaks into song with a rendition of Don McLean's American Pie in post-match press conference

"You know the truth. Everybody knows I won that fight.

"And if I can come back from where I've come from then you can do it too.

"So get up, get over it and let's do it. Seek help, and let's do it together as a team. I did it for you guys."

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