BOLTON boxer Tyson Fury has been warned by the sport's bosses against making "controversial" comments — after a backlash against remarks about women and homosexuality.

The world heavyweight champion was not punished by the governing body the British Boxing Board of Control, but was urged to remember his "heavy responsibilities" as a role model.

The boxer, who trains at the Macron Stadium and owns the Team Fury gym in Halliwell, faced criticism after saying Jessica Ennis-Hill 'looks good in a dress', and saying that his wife's job is 'cooking and cleaning and looking after the kids'.

Greater Manchester Police were due to investigate after a gay former police officer complained to the force, but officers later said no probe would take place.

The governing body said Mr Fury told them he regretted causing offence to others.

A spokesman for the British Boxing Board of Control said: "The stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control interviewed Tyson Fury on Tuesday, January 26, following recent comments made in the media.

"Tyson Fury has made comments in the media that have caused offence to members of our society.

"However, there is no suggestion that he has broken the law by exercising his right to freedom of expression. In such circumstances, the stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control have been advised that it cannot interfere with his basic human rights.

"Having said that, the stewards of the board have made it clear to him that as world heavyweight champion, arguably the holder of the most prestigious title in sport, there are heavy responsibilities upon him to avoid making controversial, non-boxing comments.

"He has assured the stewards that he understands the responsibilities upon him and has expressed regret that he has caused offence to others, which was never his intention."

A rematch is currently being negotiated between representatives of Mr Fury and the former champion Wladimir Klitschko.