direct to your inboxTyson Fury has escalated his row with the BBC over being nominated for Sport Personality of the Year.The world heavyweight champion has revealed he has asked his lawyers to help remove him from the awards shortlist.
Earlier this month Tyson, 32, demanded the BBC take him off this year's list of contenders, and implored his supporters not to vote for him.
The boxer, from Wythenshawe, has been shortlisted for the award alongside Lewis Hamilton, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stuart Broad, Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle.
Speaking on Monday's Good Morning Britain, Tyson said he asked "politely" when he posted an Instagram message earlier this month.
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