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Tyson Fury's Kinahan Connection Sparks Major Fallout

10/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

In June 2020, Tyson Fury thanked Daniel Kinahan in a video for facilitating a major boxing deal.
DEA agent Chris Urben described the video as pivotal, prompting authorities to act against Kinahan's influence.
The New Yorker notes this incident contributed to United States sanctions on Kinahan family in April 2022, including $5 million bounties.
Fury has since distanced himself from Kinahan, following the fallout from the aborted fight deal.

History

Historical Context

In April 2022, the U.S. government sanctioned Daniel Kinahan and his family for their roles in organized crime, specifically drug trafficking. The Kinahan Organized Crime Group, linked to violence and money laundering, has been under scrutiny since the 1980s. The $5 million bounty on Kinahan highlights ongoing concerns about organized crime's influence in professional sports, particularly boxing, where he was previously associated with notable figures like Tyson Fury.

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Story summary

In June 2020, Tyson Fury thanked Daniel Kinahan in a video for facilitating a major boxing deal.
DEA agent Chris Urben described the video as pivotal, prompting authorities to act against Kinahan's influence.
The New Yorker notes this incident contributed to United States sanctions on Kinahan family in April 2022, including $5 million bounties.
Fury has since distanced himself from Kinahan, following the fallout from the aborted fight deal.

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