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Your support makes all the difference.Frank Bruno yesterday urged the British Boxing Board of Control to be lenient with the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, Oliver McCall. But if they are not, Bruno is prepared to pay McCall's fine to make certain the American father-of-six does not get the first flight home to Chicago, as he threatened yesterday.
McCall, who was last week involved in a controversial outburst about seeking vengeance for the defeat of McClellan, said: "If they fine me a pin, I'm on the plane."
The 30-year-old champion has been called before the BBBC on Monday to explain his outburst - and there has even been talk of a pounds 20,000 penalty.
"I've had enough of all this. I've waited a long time for this fight," Bruno said. "I've worked hard and I'm not prepared to let some fine get in the way of my becoming world champion. I know McCall, and I know if he is provoked enough, he will turn his back on this fight.
"He knows I'm in shape and he's worried," Bruno added. "All I'm interested in is getting in the ring and take the WBC belt off Oliver.
"I appeal to the powers that be to be lenient, but if there is a fine, I am prepared to pay it if it means that this fight goes ahead."
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