FRANK MALONEY IN FURY AT TYSON VICTORY

The News of the World Steve Lillis13th September, 2009

FRANK MALONEY will ask boxing chiefs to overturn Tyson Fury's controversial English heavyweight title win over John McDermott.

Manchester gipsy Fury clinched a points victory against the defending champ in Brentwood on Friday.

Referee Terry O'Connor recorded the fight 98-92 but it was described as one of the worst decisions ever seen in a British ring.

McDermott, 29, looked a clear winner and promoter Maloney wants the British Boxing Board of Control to step in.

Legal

Maloney raged: "If the Board don't take action I will consider legal action and even lobby the Sports Minister.

"No wonder people who don't follow boxing ask me, 'Is boxing fixed?' It isn't but decisions like this will only turn people away from the sport.

"I have even had calls from Board officials embarrassed by what went on and I am asking them to change the result.

"John is distraught and considering retirement. I bet O'Connor is sitting at home in Birmingham looking forward to his next refereeing job."

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