TYSON FURY snubbed the BBC Sports Personality of the year awards in favor of a trip to Florida for the Orlando Magic vs. the Atlanta Hawks.
The WBC heavyweight champion claimed that he would not be awarded the award, 'even if King Kong was knocked out'.
Fury was able to enjoy some basketball action
between the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.
Fury and his family decided to enjoy the Florida sun while the BBC went about their winter business.
According to the Daily Mail, he said that even though he knocked out King Kong, "The BBC would not allow me to win."
"I will relax in the Florida sun while the BBC gets on with their SPOTY for winter.
"Even though they wanted to give me another Special Award (which they did once), I won't make another speech for them."
Fury threatened to sue the BBC if they put him on the list.
The 33-year old called for the award be given to someone who 'needs it'.
BETTING SPECIAL - GET 20/1 ON LIVERPOOL TO HAVE ONE OR MORE SHOTS ON TARGET AGAINST NEWCASTLEThe Furys enjoyed Disney too and invited Deontay Wilder, an old rival, and his family.
Wilder and Fury fought a three-fight fight for the WBC crown.
Fury said that the pair should sit down and consider the long-term physical effects of their fights.
Fury described his rental house as a large place when discussing the trip.
"With an immense swimming pool. There is plenty of room for everyone, and Deontay has been informed that we are right in the vicinity of Disney World.
He said, "This will take many years off our lives."
"We will feel its effects in our later years."
