“You cannot be a dickhead and win Sports Personality of the Year,” he said. The BBC later apologised for the use of language.
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The world heavyweight champion boxer was accused of making "homophobic" comments – in which he linked abortion and homosexuality with paedophilia – to the Mail on Sunday ahead of his fight with Wladimir Klitschko last month.
A Change.org petition to remove him from the shortlist has nearly reached 100,000 people.
The BBC has since made a statement, saying: "The nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year are decided on their sporting achievements. As Fury became heavyweight champion of the world over the weekend, the panel feel that he should be a contender for this year's award."
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