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Published 06:52 IST, October 10th 2020

Tyson Fury releases poem for mental health day

Tyson Fury collaborated with poet and mental health practitioner Hussain Manawerhas ahead of World Mental Health Day.

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Tyson Fury collaborated with poet and mental health practitioner Hussain Manawerhas ahead of World Mental Health Day.

The short film, entitled 'You're Not My Best Friend' is a poem to help tackle the stigma that surrounds drug addiction and to raise awareness about today's World Mental Health Day.

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Fury, the two-time heavyweight World Champion and current Lineal and WBC World Champion has spoken openly and honestly about the impact lockdown has had on his mental health.

After revealing his struggles with alcoholism and recreational drug use, Tyson staged a comeback in 2018, after three years out of the ring, to become World Champion.

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06:52 IST, October 10th 2020