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      Tyson Fury shares emotional video in tribute to cousin Rico Burton after he’s stabbed to death outside pub

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      TYSON Fury has shared an emotional video in tribute to his cousin who was stabbed to death outside a pub. Horrified revellers watched as a knife was plunged into Rico Burton’s neck in a 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton was fatally stabbed at the weekendCredit: SUPPLIED
      The 31-year-old, a former boxer, in action with his old gymCredit: Instagram
      The heavyweight boxing champion shared an emotional video in tribute to his relativeCredit: Getty
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and former boxer Rico, 31, was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      Heavyweight champion Fury has since shared a touching video by his cousin’s old gym, Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy.
      It features a series of photos of Rico in action, as well as a 10-bell ring in his memory.
      And, with members behind him, head coach Steve Egan delivers a tribute to camera in which he describes Rico as “part of the community”.
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      He says: “As most people know, especially in the boxing world, one of our ex-boxers Rico Burton got murdered, another victim of knife crime.
      “Loads of us here have known him since he was a kid.
      “We’re proper heartbroken. He was part of this gym, part of the community, and it has really just knocked us sick.
      “We’re doing our little tribute to him, 10 bells which is tradition in boxing, to pay our respects to him.”
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      Steve went on to say the gym will be introducing a “Rico Burton memorial trophy” which will be given at every presentation from now on.
      “Rico will always be remembered. Three cheers for Rico,” he added.
      “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
      “We’re feeling it so I dread to imagine how bad they’re feeling. All the best.”
      Cops have arrested two men, 21 and 20, in connection with the fatal stabbing, which Greater Manchester Police Superintendent Ben Ewart described as “spontaneous” and “senseless”.
      ‘SENSELESS’ ATTACK
      In a social media post on Sunday, Fury called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin, who had been watching the clash between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, was “stabbed in the neck”.
      He wrote on Instagram: “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.
      “ASAP, [the] UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime.
      “It’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Coaches and members at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy paying tribute in a videoCredit: Instagram
      Police on the scene in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, following the attackCredit: PA
      Flowers at the scene in Railway StreetCredit: PA
      Tyson Fury previously posted to Instagram urging the government to do more to stop knife crimeCredit: tysonfury/Instagram More

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      Benjamin Mendy accuser ‘looked like she’d seen a ghost’ after ‘being raped three times’

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      A WOMAN who claims she was raped three times by footballer Benjamin Mendy “looked like she’d seen a ghost” minutes later, a court heard.A friend who drove her to the Man City player’s mansion for a 2020 party said the woman later tried to “brush off” the alleged attacks in a locked room.
      A woman who was allegedly raped three times by Man City footballer Benjamin Mendy ‘looked like she’d seen a ghost’ minutes later, a court heardCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The witness told a jury yesterday that four girls went to his home from a bar in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
      They had to hand over their phones.
      She saw her friend on a landing.
      The witness said: “She looked like she’d seen a ghost.

      “She looked blank and scared.”
      Mendy, 28, and Louis Saha Matturie, 41, of Eccles, Gtr Manchester, deny eight counts of rape.
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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton stabbed to death ‘after trying to act as peacemaker as group rowed over pub entry’

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      TYSON Fury’s cousin was acting as a peacemaker during a pub entry row before he was stabbed to death, a friend has claimed. Rico Burton died in a 3am “bloodbath” outside a bar in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton died on Sunday morningCredit: SUPPLIED
      The heavyweight boxing champion called on the government to do more to tackle knife crimeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Police on the scene after the fatal stabbing in Altrincham, Greater ManchesterCredit: ASP
      The 31-year-old, a former junior boxer himself, is understood to have been out watching Anthony Joshua take on Oleksandr Usyk with friends before he was fatally attacked.
      Horrified revellers watched as a knife was plunged into his neck in the “senseless” and “unplanned” killing.
      Violence is said to have broken out as a separate group argued over gaining entry to a pub.
      According to pal and former coach Shaun Egan, Rico stepped in to break things up but the men turned on him.
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      Shaun, who coached Tyson’s cousin alongside his brother Steve at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy in Manchester, told MailOnline: “From what I’ve heard it was just a bit of a scuffle.
      “Some other guys were trying to get into a club and they wouldn’t let them in.
      “The argument wasn’t with Rico, he was trying to calm it down.
      “It was settled, then suddenly the guy stabbed them. It is unbelievable, so senseless.”
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      A witness added: “A few men were arguing outside and then suddenly two men were on the ground.
      “It all happened so fast but no one knows what caused the fight.”
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and Rico was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      A 17-year-old lad, believed to be a relative, remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      Police arrested a man, 21, at the scene on suspicion of murder before detaining a second, 20, later that morning on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and murder.
      Greater Manchester Police Superintendent Ben Ewart described the attack as “spontaneous and unplanned”.
      He added: “This is without doubt a senseless attack and both victims should have returned home after enjoying a night out with friends.”
      ‘LOVELY LAD’
      Tributes have flooded in for Rico, who friends describe as “a lovely lad” and “fantastic boxer”.
      Steve Egan, 60, chief coach at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy, said he was “devastated” by the news.
      “He was an absolute talent,” he added. “He was such a nice lad, he was hardworking and had a great sense of humour.”
      And in a social media post on Sunday, Tyson called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin was “stabbed in the neck”.
      The heavyweight boxing champion wrote on Instagram: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He added: “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 one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
      At least 11 people have been stabbed in England and Wales since last Monday.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper last night said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Tyson Fury posted that his cousin had been ‘murdered’ on InstagramCredit: tysonfury/Instagram More

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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton killed ‘after getting into row inside pub before going outside for a ‘straightener’

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      BOXING champ Tyson Fury spoke of his agony yesterday after his cousin was stabbed to death outside a bar.Revellers looked on in horror as a knife was plunged into the neck of Rico Burton, 31, in a 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
      Boxing champ Tyson Fury spoke of his agony yesterday after his cousin was stabbed to death outside a barCredit: Rex
      Revellers looked on in horror as a knife was plunged into the neck of Rico Burton, 31, in a 3am ‘bloodbath’ in Altrincham, Greater Manchester
      Tyson, 34, called for tougher sentences for ‘idiots carrying knives’
      Tyson, 34, called for tougher sentences for “idiots carrying knives”.
      He said: “Life is so precious and it can be taken away very quick, enjoy every moment. RIP Rico, may the lord God grant you a good place in heaven.”
      Former youth boxing star Rico had been watching the Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fight with pals in a pub before going to another several miles away in Altrincham.
      It is believed he got into a row inside, before going outside for a “straightener”.
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      But after a fist fight, it is thought Rico’s attacker pulled a knife and stabbed him in the neck.
      One witness said: “It was a bloodbath. Other people were trying their best to save his life, giving him first aid but there was so much blood. Nobody could have saved him.’’
      In an emotional Instagram post, The Gypsy King Tyson said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck. This is becoming ridiculous idiots carry knives. This needs to stop, ASAP.
      “The Government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime.
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      “It’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until it’s one of your own!”
      A 17-year-old, believed to be a relative of Rico, was also injured in the attack and was taken to hospital.
      Police held a 21-year-old man at the scene and later arrested another, aged 20.
      Both were in custody last night and a murder probe has been launched.
      Supt Ben Ewart, of Greater Manchester Police, said the stabbing was a “senseless act” that cops believe was “unplanned.” He said Rico should have been “enjoying being out with friends” and that it was a “tragic end.”
      Jim Flanagan, 75, said he saw Rico watching the heavyweight bout in a nearby pub and had given him a hug and bought him a pint hours before he was killed.
      He said: “He was just so full of life. To hear that he’s gone, it’s heartbreaking.
      “He was such a nice guy, my thoughts are with all his family and our condolences are with all of them. He was one of the good ones.”
      Tributes have poured in for Rico, including from his and Tyson’s former boxing coach, Steve Egan, 60.
      He said: “I taught Rico, he was a lovely lad. I’m devastated. I feel like crying, he was a fantastic fella. He was a great laugh, there wasn’t a bad bone in him.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
      At least 11 people have been stabbed in England and Wales since last Monday.
      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper last night said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
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      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets.
      “It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action from ministers before more lives are lost.”
      Ex-Tory MP and anti-knife campaigner Nick De Bois added: “The new PM needs to grip this to make our streets safer and stop this senseless waste of life.”
      Additional reporting: RICHARD MORIARTY & AMIR RAZAVI
      Police held a 21-year-old man at the scene and later arrested another, aged 20Credit: ASP More

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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton’s final hours revealed as he watched Anthony Joshua fight before fatal stabbing

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      TYSON Fury’s cousin spent his final hours watching the clash between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk before he was tragically stabbed to death, the Sun Online can reveal. Rico Burton, 31 – a former junior boxer himself – had been enjoying a night out in Manchester with friends when he was fatally in the neck just three hours after the Ukrainian’s victory.
      Rico Burton bought drinks for friends as he watched the Usky v Joshua bout last night before he was fatally stabbed
      Tyson Fury paid tribute to his cousin today – calling for action against knife crimeCredit: Getty
      The 31-year-old spent his last hours watched the Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fightCredit: AFP
      Paramedics and cops rushed to Altrincham after Rico and a 17-year-old boy were attacked.
      Despite their efforts, Rico couldn’t be saved. The teen remains in hospital with serious injuries from what cops called a “senseless attack.”
      Police have now arrested two men, aged 21 and 20, on suspicion of murder and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
      Pals said today that Rico, who trained with Fury in his younger years, had been watching the big fight at the Church Inn in Flixton before heading into town.
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      Jim Flanagan, 75, who has known the Burton family for more than 30 years, said Rico gave him a huge “bear-hug” and bought him a pint last night.
      He told The Sun: “I’ve known the whole family for 30 years or more.
      “Rico was my friend, he was just a lovely man. He used to walk up and down the lane with his phone and we would always have a chat.
      “When I went out last night, and we came up here they were all here, they had all come out to watch the fight.
      “As soon as I walked over Rico walked up to me, and gave me the biggest hug, and then bought me a pint.
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      “We just had a bit of a chat and then the fight came on and people were just watching that.”
      He called Rico a “lovely lad”.
      “Last night in the pub before they all went to town, he was full of it, he was laughing and joking and buying drinks for people,” Jim said.
      “He was just full of life. That’s why it hurt so much when I got the news this morning.
      “He was a larger-than-life character, and to hear that he’s gone, it’s heartbreaking.”
      Boxing legend Fury shared the tragic news of Rico’s death in a shock Instagram post this morning – saying his cousin had been stabbed in the neck.
      Superintendent Ben Ewart of Greater Manchester Police said that the two suspects remained in custody and that the families of both victims were receiving support.
      He described the attack as “senseless”, adding: “Everything suggests at this stage that [Mr Burton] was enjoying an evening out with friends, and this has taken place spontaneously and unplanned – it’s a very tragic ending to what should have been a good night out with friends.”
      He added that the 17-year-old injured in the attack was in a “serious but not life-threatening” condition is hospital.
      He could not confirm whether any weapons had been recovered or if the victims were known to the attackers.
      He was also unable to confirm where exactly the attack occurred, but did say that it was at a venue in Goose Green and that the two men had been stabbed outside the pub.
      ‘FULL OF LIFE’
      It comes after Tyson Fury called for more to be done to end the scourge of knife crime in the UK.
      Posting on Instagram, the boxing champ said: “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      The 34-year-old called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
      “You don’t know how hard 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.”
      Rico had won two national titles fighting as a junior, and boxed competitively until he was 19. He left the gym to look for a career in roofing and building work.
      Steve Egan, Rico and Fury’s former coach, told The Sun he’s “devastated”.
      “He was a fantastic fella, I used to call him our Billy Joe Saunders because he was such a good fighter,” he said.
      He was a larger-than-life character, and to hear that he’s gone… it’s heartbreakingJim Flanagan
      “His mam is going to be devastated, it’s going to finish her off.
      “He was always smiling, he knows his boxing is bang on. He loves his mum and his brother and his cousin.”
      Steve said Rico “had always admired” Fury.
      “Tyson was a hero to him and he wanted to be like him,” he said.
      “He was close with Tyson and they would spar together and were best of mates.”
      There was a 10 per cent spike in knife crime in England and Wales to March 2022 when compared with the previous year.
      In that timeframe, police recorded 49,027 knife offences – the largest percentage increase since 2019.
      Knife crime has also surged by almost 50 per cent when compared to the year to March 2012.
      Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
      USYK v JOSHUA
      The fight that Rico had been watching with mates saw Anthony Joshua beaten by Oleksandr Usyk again – this time by split decision.
      The crowd looked on in disbelief when the British boxing icon threw Usyk’s heavyweight belts out of the ring before hijacking the microphone to deliver a bizarre speech after his loss to the Ukrainian.
      After the result was announced, Joshua hurled Usyk’s belts out of the ring before appearing to storm off.
      He then decided to return to the squared circle to shake hands with his opponent.
      But as they talked in the ring, AJ said: “I don’t care about strong, I have to have skill.
      “Being strong doesn’t win boxing. Skills win boxing.”
      His passionate speech continued and Joshua even got the crowd to awkwardly cheer Usyk who appeared baffled
      Later AJ broke down in tears during his press conference and was comforted by promotor Eddie Hearn.
      Usyk, 35, also said he was determined to fight Tyson Fury next – before the star posted about his cousin’s tragedy this morning.
      When the winner finally got his hands on the mic last night, he had said: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet.
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      “I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me.
      “I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
      Fury announced the news in a moving Instagram post this morningCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
      Cops and paramedics dashed to Altrincham, but Rico couldn’t be saved. A 17-year-old boy was also seriously hurtCredit: ASP
      The ace has urged the Government to do more to tackle knife crimeCredit: ASP
      In the hours before learning of Rico’s death, Fury had shared his thoughts on last night’s match and suggested he could come out of retirement to battle UsykCredit: Getty More

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      Tributes to Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton, 31, after he’s knifed to death in ‘senseless’ attack & 2 arrested on murder

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      TRIBUTES have been paid to Tyson Fury’s cousin after the 31-year-old was fatally stabbed outside a pub in the early hours of this morning.Rico Burton died after the attack, with boxing legend Fury revealing the devastating tragedy in an Instagram post.
      Tyson Fury has told of his grief in a moving Instagram post after his cousin Rico Burton was stabbed to death in Manchester early this morningCredit: Social media
      The ace said Rico, once a promising young fighter, had been stabbed in the neckCredit: AFP
      The 31-year-old died in a brawl outside a bar in AltrinchamCredit: ASP
      Rico, 31, was reportedly knifed in the neck outside a bar in Altrincham, Manchester just after 3am, with a 17-year-old seriously hurt in what cops called a “senseless attack.”
      Two men, one aged 20 and the other 21, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
      Tributes have now been paid to Rico who had trained with Fury as a young man, before becoming a roofer. In more recent years, he’d been selling cars, friends said.
      Calling for an end to knife crime, two-time heavyweight world champ Fury said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
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      The 34-year-old called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
      “You don’t know how hard 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.”
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      Steve Egan, Rico and Fury’s former coach, said he was “devastated” to hear of the tragedy.
      The 60-year-old, a coach at Jimmy Egan Boxing Academy in Manchester, said Rico had won two national titles fighting as a junior at the gym, and boxed at the gym until he was 19.
      He left the gym to look for a career in roofing and building work.
      Steve told The Sun: “I taught Rico, he’s a lovely lad. I’m devastated.
      “I feel like crying. I’ve known him and his brother since he was 13. What a talent, he was fantastic.
      “He was always a grafter, he worked hard and he worked so hard in the ring too.
      Rico’s mum will be devastated – it’ll finish her off… He was close with Tyson, they were best of matesSteve Egan
      “He was a fantastic fella, I used to call him our Billy Joe Saunders because he was such a good fighter.”
      He said there “wasn’t a bad bone” in Rico.
      “I could never see him getting in trouble with anyone, or starting trouble, he wasn’t that type of lad,” he said.
      “I’m absolutely devastated. It’s a coward’s game.
      “If you carry a knife you should get five years for just having it in your pocket, it’s just daft.
      “His mam is going to be devastated, it’s going to finish her off.
      “He was always smiling, he knows his boxing is bang on. He loves his mum and his brother and his cousin.”
      Superintendent Ben Ewart of Greater Manchester Police said that the two suspects remained in custody and that the families of both victims were receiving support.
      Describing the crime he said “this was a senseless attack” and confirmed that it had claimed the life of Rico Burton.
      He added that the younger victim was in a “serious but not life-threatening” condition is hospital.
      He could not confirm whether any weapons had been recovered or if the victims were known to the attackers, but described the attack as seemingly “spontaneous and unplanned.”
      He was also unable to confirm where exactly the attack occurred, but did say that it was at a venue in Goose Green and that the two men had been stabbed outside the pub.
      TYSON’S GRIEF
      Cops rushed to the scene of the slaying in Goose Green in the early hours of this morning after reports two men had been knifed.
      Rico was taken to hospital but tragically died a short time later.
      A 17-year-old man remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      No further information has yet been given, although police have confirmed a murder probe has been launched.
      Steve said today that Rico “had always admired” Fury.
      “Tyson was a hero to him and he wanted to be like him,” he said.
      “He was close with Tyson and they would spar together and were best of mates.”
      ‘HIS MUM WILL BE DEVASTATED’
      Family friend Eddie Nevins said: “Funny guy and a decent boxer, one we looked up to as kids.”
      Bar workers who saw the tragedy unfold have been left “shocked and shaken”, and Michael Edwards, who lives close by, told The Sun: “It’s really shocking when something like this happens.
      “It’s terrible so many people carry knives these days.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK, much of it focused in London.
      Just last night, four men were stabbed in Brixton. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
      Earlier this week, 44-year-old Lee Byer was charged with murdering Thomas O’Halloran. The 87-year-old was knifed in Greenford as he rode his mobility scooter.
      Across the country, there was a 10 per cent spike in knife crime in England and Wales to March 2022 when compared with the previous year.
      In that timeframe, police recorded 49,027 knife offences – the largest percentage increase since 2019.
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      Knife crime has also surged by almost 50 per cent when compared to the year to March 2012.
      Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
      Fury shared the devastating news in a post on Instagram this morningCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
      Police at the scene of the fatal stabbing in Manchester overnight after Rico was killedCredit: ASP
      The ace has called for an end to knife violence, branding those who carry blades ‘idiots’Credit: Social media
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      Who is Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton?

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      TYSON FURY is mourning today after announcing the death of his cousin Rico Burton.Boxing icon Fury announced the gut-wrenching news on Instagram this morning.
      Tyson Fury’s instagram post about his cousin Rico Burton being stabbed to deathCredit: Tyson Fury
      Tyson Fury gives his verdict on AJ’s defeat to Usyk and tells the world he could unify the division but it will cost a lot of money!Credit: Twitter @IFLTV
      Burton was allegedly stabbed to death.
      Fury said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      Fury also called on the government to make sure that knife crime is punished with harsher sentences in the UK.

      “It’s a pandemic,” added the WBC heavyweight champion of the world.
      “You don’t know how hard 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.”
      Who is Rico Burton?
      Not much is known about Burton or his relation to Fury.
      The WBC heavyweight champion does have another famous cousin with the surname Burton, Hosea, who is also a boxer.
      This morning, the police released a statement about a stabbing outside a bar in Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday, August 21.
      “Police are appealing to the public for further information after two males were stabbed outside a bar in Altrincham,” the statement read
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      “Shortly after 3am this morning (Sunday 21 August 2022), Police were called to reports of two males having been stabbed outside a bar on Goose Green, Altrincham.
      “Emergency services attended the scene.
      “Two men were rushed to hospital with serious and life changing injuries.
      “A 31-year-old male has sadly passed away a short time later in hospital. A 17-year-old male also remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      “A 21-year-old male was arrested at the scene on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody.
      “A murder investigation has been launched and would like to appeal to members of the public who have any further information regarding this incident.”
      Police are appealing to the public for further information after two males were stabbed in AltrinchamCredit: ASP
      The stabbing took place at 3am on Sunday, August 21Credit: ASP
      Two men were rushed to hospital as a result of the incidentCredit: ASP More

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      Tyson Fury reveals heartbreak after his cousin Rico Burton is stabbed to death and begs ‘stop knife crime’

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      TYSON Fury has told of his heartbreak today after the alleged murder of his cousin Rico Burton.The boxing legend shared the tragic news in a shock Instagram post this morning.
      Tyson Fury has told of his anguish after his cousin was stabbed to death last nightCredit: Getty
      It comes just hours after he posted a now-deleted Instagram video accepting Oleksandr Usyk’s fight challenge
      He said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
      “You don’t know how hard it is until it’s one of your own.
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      “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.”
      It’s not yet known where Mr Burton was fatally injured.
      His death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK, much of it focused in London.
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      Just last night, four men were stabbed in Brixton. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
      Earlier this week, 44-year-old Lee Byer was charged with murdering Thomas O’Halloran. The 87-year-old was knifed in Greenford as he rode his mobility scooter.
      And in the early hours of the morning in Manchester, a man in his 30s was reportedly stabbed to death in Altrincham. A 17-year-old boy was also seriously injured in the horror at 3.30am.
      It’s understood no arrests have been made.
      Two-time world heavyweight champion Fury wrote the emotional post just hours after vowing to come out of retirement and take on Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster world title fight.
      The Ukrainian put on a masterclass to beat Anthony Joshua and defend his belts last night in Saudi Arabia.
      Usyk, 35, claimed it was either retirement or the Gypsy King next for him.
      FURY’S GRIEF
      This morning Fury, 34, confirmed he is open to stepping back into the ring to win back his heavyweight titles.
      He said in a now-deleted Instagram post: “I’ve just seen Joshua lose for the second time to Usyk – out of his depth.
      “However, England has been relieved of its belts. Yet again, as usual.
      “There is a remedy and a solution that I can suggest. If you want those belts back then send in the Gypsy barbarian of England. Come on!
      “Send me in. I will relieve the Ukrainian dosser of his belts like I did the last Ukrainian dosser
      “But its not gonna be cheap. If you want the best you’ve got to pay, it’s gonna be very expensive.
      “So get your f***ing chequebook out and I will relieve that Ukrainian dosser.”
      Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every momentTyson Fury
      He previously revealed it would take £500MILLION to get him to fight again – but claimed he would beat both Usyk and AJ in the same night immediately after the bout in Jeddah.
      After watching on TV with his family and friends on holiday in Menorca, he blasted: “After watching that, the both of them were s***e. It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen.
      “It was bulls***. Come on!”
      Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
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      In December 2020, his younger brother Roman became the ninth professional boxer in his family.
      The champion’s sibling has no amateur experience – but had been training during lockdown.
      He urged the Government to increase sentences for knife violence in a moving post on InstagramCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
      Fury said today: ‘Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick’Credit: Getty
      The ace comes from a big family, and has six children of his ownCredit: AFP
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