Tyson Fury has claimed that Deontay Wilder would defeat Anthony Joshua and every other heavyweight except for himself. It comes after talks between the him and Joshua remain ongoing ahead of a potential fight later this year.
21.08.2022 - 18:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A second man has been arrested after the murder of Rico Burton, cousin to world champion boxer Tyson Fury, in the early hours of this morning (August 21). The 31-year-old was knifed outside a bar in Altrincham shortly after 3am on Sunday morning and tragically died in hospital a short while later, Greater Manchester Police said.
Police earlier confirmed the arrest of a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder with another male, aged 20, now confirmed to have also been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Mr Burton. Another man, aged 17, received serious injuries in the attack and remains in hospital.
A press conference is due to be held this afternoon with more information into the murder investigation, as well as the males that have been arrested. Follow live updates from the press conference on our website and Facebook page.
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Tributes have been pouring into Rico throughout today, describing him as 'an absolute talent'. Tyson Fury, originally from Wythenshawe, posted a message on his Instagram this morning announcing that his cousin had been stabbed with a plea to 'Stop Knife Crime'. He wrote that his cousin had been 'stabbed in the neck' in an incident, before adding: "This is becoming ridiculous - idiots carry knives. This needs to stop. Asap, UK Government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime, it's a pandemic and you don't know how bad it is until it's one of your own!
"Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick enjoy every moment. RIP RICO BURTON. May the lord god grant you a good place in heaven. see you soon."
Shaun Egan, who previously coached Rico alongside
Tyson Fury has claimed that Deontay Wilder would defeat Anthony Joshua and every other heavyweight except for himself. It comes after talks between the him and Joshua remain ongoing ahead of a potential fight later this year.
An inquest has opened into the death of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton. The 31-year-old was fatally stabbed outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday, August 21.
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.
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.
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton.
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.
Police have amped up stop and search powers in Altrincham after an 'increased risk of violence' in the area.
Tyson Fury has shared a heartbreaking plea for an end to knife crime after his cousin was stabbed to death.The boxer’s cousin, Rico Burton, died at the age of 31 following an attack outside a bar in Altrincham in Greater Manchester in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police have confirmed that a 17 year old man was also attacked and remains in hospital with serious injuries. A 21 year old man has been arrested and a murder inquiry launched.