Tyson Fury ‘could face legal challenge from old promoter’ over millions made in Wilder comeback, say reports
Mick Hennessey may launch a formal complaint to the British Board of Control over their split, claim the Daily Mail
TYSON FURY could face a legal challenge from his old promoter, Mick Hennessey, over millions made in his comeback against Deontay Wilder, according to reports.
Hennessey may launch a formal complaint to the British Board of Control over their split, claim the Daily Mail.
The promoter missed out on a massive windfall from promoting one the biggest fights in recent boxing history.
The Gypsy King made his boxing debut on a Hennessey card over a decade ago, in 2008.
Fury also fought under his promotional banner in 2015 - in his world title win over Wladimir Klitschko.
After more than two years away from the sport due to a doping ban and mental health issues, Fury returned to the ring with Frank Warren.
And the British star earned £8million for his controversial draw with American star Wilder last year.
Fury will earn even more in the coming months too, thanks to signing a multi-fight deal with Warren.
But now Hennessey may launch a legal challenge over the money earned by Fury - despite previously speaking of him in glowing terms.
In 2015, Hennessey claimed: "Tyson was the highest-profile fighter who stuck with me through really tough times.
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"He showed me what he is made of, which is unique. It was loyalty."
Meanwhile, Fury's eagerly-awaited rematch with Wilder is edging closer after the WBC officially ordered the bout to take place.
The news will come as a huge blow for Anthony Joshua, who was hoping to secure a blockbuster fight against either man at Wembley in April.
Fury - who was knocked down twice by the Bronze Bomber in Los Angeles - called for the rematch to take place in the UK, but claimed he would happy to travel yet again.