Tyson Fury's cousin 'watched Anthony Joshua fight with mates' in his final hours as police up patrols following stabbing

Mourners paid their respects to Tyson Fury’s cousin earlier today as they attended the funeral of Rico Burton. Rico, 31, was fatally stabbed outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham, Manchester in the early hours of August 21. This morning, a service was held for Rico at St Michael's Church in Urmston, Greater Manchester, with friends and family gathering to bid an emotional farewell to the boxer.

Mourners arrived on a horse-drawn carriage for the funeral of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton this morning.

Tyson Fury's killed cousin has been laid to rest after an elaborate horse-drawn carriage procession.As a suspect awaits trial for the alleged murder of Rico Burton, 31, his funeral was held at a church in Urmston, Greater Manchester on Thursday, Manchester Evening News reports.Devastated world champion boxer Fury spoke out against knife crime following the attack but not be seen among the knife victim's friends and family walking on the road in unison to the service.READ MORE: Horror dating app stories - from crazed Badoo kidnapping to Tinder 'sex cult killing'Several men could be seen wearing matching t-shirts with Rico's face printed on them in a touching tribute on the emotional day almost two weeks since he was fatally stabbed.The 31-year-old was outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham in the early hours of the morning of Sunday, August 21 when knifed to death. Liam O'Prey, 21, has been charged with his murder.Today (September 1), Mr Burton's family and friends bid an emotional goodbye to him.

Former Love Island star and professional boxer Tommy Fury has been seen topless and throwing punches at his brother Roman during a 4am street fight in Manchester earlier this month. In footage obtained by The Sun, the 23 year old boyfriend of Molly-Mae Hague could be seen flexing his broad muscles as he engaged in a confrontation with his older brother, Roman, 25, who is also a boxer.

KSI wants to fight Tommy Fury. The rapper-turned-boxer has confirmed that he'd love to face Tommy - the brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury - in the ring in his next fight. KSI - who beat both Swarmz and Mexico's Luis Alcarez Pineda on the same night in London - told talkSPORT: "I’m definitely down to fight Tommy Fury, 100 percent.

A man accused of murdering Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton could go on trial at the beginning of next year. Liam O'Prey, 21, faces four counts relating to the same incident in Goose Green, Altrincham, which left 31-year-old Rico dead in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 21).

World champion boxer Tyson Fury has called for the government to take action on knife crime after his cousin, 31-year-old Rico Burton, was fatally stabbed in Altrincham over the weekend. He told talkSPORT radio that knife crime is "the most cowardly little s**th**** thing anybody can do", and called on the government to take tougher action on those who carry it out.

Pictures have emerged of the 21-year-old man in court charged with the murder of Tyson Fury's cousin. Liam O'Prey has been charged with murdering Fury's cousin Rico Burton, 31, in an attack outside a bar in Altrincham at the weekend as well as critically injuring a 17-year-old boy in the incident.Mr O'Prey has also been charged with malicious wounding of a teen and drug possession by police.Promising boxer Burton was stabbed to death outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday morning, with police and paramedics rushing to the scene of the incident.Mr O'Prey entered no pleas as he appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Friday.The defendant appeared in court facing four charges relating to the incident that resulted in the death of Burton, who is understood to have been enjoying a night out with friends when he was allegedly knifed in a "spontaneous" and "unplanned" attack.Mr O'Prey is accused of murder, unlawful wounding with intention to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article, namely a knife, and possession of cocaine.The defendant appeared in court wearing a grey prison tracksuit and only spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and that he had no fixed address.On Sunday (August 21), Fury took to social media to write: "This is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives."This needs to stop ASAP.

Police have said they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of a missing man who has not been seen for 15 days. Kurt O'Brien has been missing since August 9.

Netflix today confirmed it is currently in production on a multipart documentary series with the heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton.

Tyson Fury has posted a moving video to his cousin Rico Burton who was stabbed in an attack outside a bar at the weekend.Police said were called to the "senseless stabbing" outside a bar on Goose Green in Altrincham, where two people had been stabbed, with Burton, aged 31, dying in hospital. Officers have now charged Liam O'Prey, 21, with murder. Fury posted on Instagram: "This is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives.

A 21 year old man has been charged in connection with the murder of Tyson Fury ’s cousin Rico Burton, after he was fatally stabbed in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed. Liam O’Prey of no fixed abode, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 24 August, after being arrested following the death of Rico Burton, who was the cousin of world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.

A man has been charged with the murder of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton.Greater Manchester Police confirmed in a statement that 21-year-old Liam O'Prey, of no fixed abode, has been remanded in custody after being arrested in connection with the death of Rico, 31.He will appear in Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (August 24). Rico, the younger cousin of boxing world champion Fury, was stabbed to death outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday (August 21) morning.O'Prey will also stand accused of assaulting a 17-year-old boy who was critically injured and received life-saving treatment at the scene of the incident from members of the public.A 20-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail by GMP pending further enquiries.

Paris Fury and her professional boxer husband Tyson Fury were spotted enjoying a romantic date in Menorca. Without their kids, the couple were having a good time while soaking up the sun and taking selfies together. With a wine glass in one hand, Paris, who has been married to the boxing champ since 2008, captioned the snap: “Cheers".

Police have amped up stop and search powers in Altrincham after an 'increased risk of violence' in the area.

Tyson Fury is reportedly set to come out of retirement to face Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on the night before the World Cup final in Qatar.The pair appear to be on a collision course after Usyk dispatched of Anthony Joshua in their rematch in Jeddah on Saturday (August 20). Their teams are in talks for an undisputed world heavyweight title fight held once again in the gulf state on December 17, according to the Daily Mail.That would place even more eyes on the Middle East, with the 2022 World Cup concluding the following night in neighbouring Qatar.

Anthony Joshua has already announced plans to return to the ring in November or December after his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.The loss put an end to the two-time world champion's hopes of regaining his heavyweight belts, with him now expected to work his way back up the pecking order. And it seems he wants to waste no time in getting back to the title scene.Per journalist Michael Benson, he declared his intention to fight again before the year is out. "I will become three-time world heavyweight champion," he added.READ MORE: New footage shows raging Anthony Joshua fume 'f*** that s*** good boxing has to win'It's been over seven years since AJ has been in a non-title bout, with promoter Eddie Hearn also keen to see him back in action sooner rather than later.

Tyson Fury stabbed to death outside a bar has been pictured for the first time. The Heavyweight World Champion took to social media to announce that his cousin, Rico Burton, had been stabbed to death. Greater Manchester Police said they were called to an incident outside a bar on Goose Green in Altrincham, where two people had been stabbed, with a 31-year-old later dying in hospital.