A man has been found guilty of the murder of Rico Burton, 31, the cousin of world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.
Liam O’Pray, 22, was found guilty by a jury at Manchester Crown Court.
Mr Burton was stabbed outside a bar in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of 21 August.
After Mr Burton’s death, Fury paid tribute to him on social media.
In an Instagram post, Fury said: “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment … RIP Rico Burton may the lord god grant you a good place in heaven. See you soon.”
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