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Tyson Fury has revealed he has sent a letter from his lawyers to the BBC in an attempt to be removed from the Sports Personality of the Year shortlist.
The world heavyweight champion said he asked “politely” when he posted an Instagram message earlier this month. But he has now taken further steps to be removed from the list of contenders.