Tyson Fury has been summoned to appear before the British Board of Boxing Control over his latest performance during a press conference to promote his fight with Dereck Chisora.
Fury and Chisora went head-to-head in London earlier this week ahead of their July 26 rematch and had to be separated by security.
The 25-year-old launched a torrent of abuse at heavyweight rival Chisora and his trainer Don Charles before turning on a journalist who asked him to stop swearing.
The BBBofC received numerous complaints from the media and members of the public and general secretary Robert Smith has now ordered Fury to attend a hearing on August 13.
“The British Boxing Board of Control considered the behaviour of boxer Tyson Fury at the press conference for his forthcoming contest against Dereck Chisora,” said a BBBofC statement.
“The stewards have decided to call Mr Fury before them under Regulation 25 (misconduct) to their next meeting on Wednesday, 13th August 2014 when this matter will be dealt with.
“Failure to attend this hearing will result in Mr Fury’s boxing licence being suspended.”
Chisora, who was beaten on points by Fury in their first fight three years ago, will put his European crown on the line against Fury at the Phones 4u Arena in Manchester.
The winner will also pick up the vacant British strap and earn the right to face WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko.
www1.skysports.com
Related Fight Posts
- 2014/07/19 -- Eric Kelly Choke Submits Rob Lisita in Second Round of One FC 18 Main Event
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Eric Kelly and Rob Lisita went head-to-head the One Fighting Championship 18 “War of Dragons” ... - 2014/07/19 -- Maidana vs. Mayweather 2: Upset in the making?
(Photo credit: Idris Irba) By MM: With the rematch set, and the fight tour underway, most fight fans feel that F... - 2014/07/20 -- Alistair Overeem grateful for new team ‘chemistry’, still optimistic about fighting Junior dos Santos
UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem is set to return to the Octagon on Sept. 5th when he faces Ben Rothwell at UFC ... - 2014/07/19 -- UFC Fight Night 45 main card live blog: Donald Cerrone vs. Jim Miller, more
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – This is the UFC Fight Night 45 main card live blog for the UFC Fight Night 45 event at the... - 2014/07/19 -- Roy Jones Jr. to fight in Latvia
Former pound-for-pound king and four-division titleholder Roy Jones Jr. is scheduled to fight again.
Jones, who... - 2014/07/19 -- Looking Ahead: What’s Next For Weidman
After almost 25 minutes of war in the main event of UFC 175, title challenger Lyoto Machida unloaded a last-minu... - 2014/07/19 -- UFC Fight Night Atlantic City Prelims: Gleison Tibau Hands Pat Healy Fourth Straight Defeat
Timely takedowns, excellent lateral movement and intermittent power punches carried Gleison Tibau to a unanimous... - 2014/07/19 -- UFC Fight Night 45 and 46 preview, Holly Holm signing, UFC 177 discussion
There isn't merely one, but two UFC events this week. First up on the docket is tonight's UFC Fight Night 45, an... - 2014/07/18 -- Carson in California will stage the Kell Brook-Shawn Porter IBF world welterweight title clash in August
Eddie Hearn has revealed the venue for the eagerly-awaited IBF welterweight title showdown between Kell Brook an... - 2014/07/19 -- Anthony Joshua focused on his fight against Matt Skelton in Liverpool
Anthony Joshua says it is important for him not to look too far ahead as he prepares for the seventh contest of ... - 2014/07/04 -- Lightning Strikes Twice
KOKOMO, IN--Last year, Donnie Michaels brought us the first Cage Rage in Kokomo and surprised everyone with a we...