Tyson Fury to sponsor hometown club Morecambe this season with ‘Gypsy King’ featuring on back of home and away shirts

BOXING star Tyson Fury has used his savings to sponsor his local football club.

The 33-year-old WBC heavyweight champion has entered into a partnership with League One side Morecambe FC.

Fury's "Gypsy King" brand will be embroided on The Shrimps' home-and-away shorts for the 2022-23 season.

The club announced the deal via Twitter. It featured Fury, originally from Wythenshawe, but who has made Morecambe his home in the past few years.

He said, "Hi Tyson Fury. Big announcement: The Gypsy King has sponsored my local team, Morecambe Football Club.

Let's have a great season and crush it. Let's go boys! "And the girls!"

Fans of Morecambe and boxing were quick to respond, with one commenting: "Great to hear!" Giving back to his club.

Another added: "Another reason why you should love this man."

Another said, "Warra F***n' Geeza!"

One replied: "Love it, big stiff idiot."

Another one said, "We're massive f g mate."

Martin Thomas, Morecambe's Head of Commercial, is delighted with the new partnership with Fury.

He stated that Tyson was a great ambassador for the Morecambe region and it's fantastic having him aboard.

"Tyson is a well-respected name in sport and will be a major contributor to club recognition."

Fury is currently enjoying his retirement in boxing. He announced it after his devastating knockout of Dillian Howte at Wembley.

He made a dramatic U-turn and said: "This is reconfirmation of what I've just said about fighting Anthony Joshua in England for f***."

"That's how it happens. I'll sign today the contract. It must be free. All tickets are free and available on free-to-air TV.

"If it does happen, no money will be made from this historic British fight.

"I'm on the driving street, there's the terms. It's your call, take it or effing leave it. It's your decision guys, you can take it or leave.

"There's an offer. "Peace out."