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"Gentle giant" Julius Francis was "doing his job" says former manager Kellie Maloney

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Mike Tyson, went viral earlier this week after knocking out a rowdy punter outside the venue in Wembley. Kellie feels he was well within his rights to throw out the right hand.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star Sport, she said: "I believe he was doing his job.

The guy was very threatening to others and looked like he was going to throw a punch at Julius. [It] shows you should never judge a book by it's cover."Francis, 57, was managed by promoter Kellie during his 23-24-1 boxing career, which included a defeat to Tyson in 2000 after he was knocked down five times within two rounds."He was a nice guy," added Kellie. "I refer to him as a gentle giant.

He had time for everyone and he was a clever boxer." What did you make of the knock out? Let us know in the comments section belowFrancis has also been backed up by heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury for his actions which left the blue durag-wearing individual seemingly unconscious on the floor.

Boxpark CEO Roger Wade stuck by his employee too.He was placed under investigation after the clip circulated on social media.

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