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Boxer Tyson Fury is accused of cultural appropriation

Fury seemed to be engaged in a publicity stunt

Tyson Fury during the ring walk ahead of the fight – Photo: REUTERS/Steve Marcus
17/09/2019 |13:45Newsroom/EL UNIVERSAL in English |
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British boxer Tyson Fury

received a lot of criticism after he wore the Mexican flag on his shorts during a fight on Saturday in Las Vegas , where we defeated Otto Wallin .

The situation was offensive since Mexico bans the use of its national symbols and because the flag was placed on his bottom.

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Nevertheless, Tyson not only wore the Mexican flag on his shorts, but he also arrived at the event wearing a poncho and charro hat .

When asked about Fury , Mexican - American boxer Andy Ruíz he should “stay in (his) lane, represent his country . (…) He shouldn't be representing another country that he's not even close to."

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