Tyson Fury says suicidal thoughts drove him to cocaine

The boxer admits he took 'lots of cocaine' to cope with mental health problems and 'hatred for Travellers'

Tyson Fury
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Reigning world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has admitted to taking "lots of cocaine" in recent months in order to cope with mental health issues, hitting out at "hatred for Travellers and gypsies around the world" for forcing him into a negative mindset.

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