A local band have sent their praise to one of the world's most popular sporting stars.

Hardwicke Circus have praised boxer Tyson Fury's recent success in the ring over Deontay Wilder.

The band recently included a song about Fury on their recent album titled The Ballad of the Gypsy King.

Jonny Foster, the band's singer said: "I watched his programme 'The Road to Recovery' all about his incredible comeback.

"Overcoming depression, drugs and alcohol; going from the heavyweight champion of the world into the pits and bringing himself back out again to prove himself to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.

"It was inspiring to see his grit, determination and resilience to prove to himself and others who may be at a difficult situation in their lives that people aren't alone.

"It shows that together, with that true fighting spirit, there is light at the end of the tunnel."

Jonny was lucky enough to meet the boxing legend in his hometown of Morecambe.

Fury had been posting on social media that he regularly took morning jogs along the coastal front of the town.

Jonny decided to head down there to see him and attempted to have a chat.

Fury then turned to Jonny and said 'What the hell do you want?' which he found to be very amusing.

Fury then accepted some CDs of Hardwicke Circus' music and said he would listen to their work.

Jonny hopes that their song may become the 'anthem' of Tyson Fury.

The band say they draw comparisons between their own journey and that of Fury's.

Both are still based in their hometown's of Morecambe and Carlisle and Jonny says he admires Fury's down to earth attitude.

Mr Foster said: "That message and the determination that Fury shows is inspiring for anyone."

Jonny explained that he and the rest of the band are big boxing fans and Fury's winning result over the weekend was great news.

He says that it was a great performance from both fighters and highlighted their strength and resilience.

He went onto describe them as two of the greatest fighters around and said that this match really pushed them to their limit.

Mr Foster added: "It was remarkable they're doing a great service to the sport.

"It shows the willingness to carry on when the going gets tough."