A VISIT to Scunthorpe by boxing legends Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno has been cancelled.

The former world heavyweight boxing champions were due to hit the town tonight to open the Dynamite School of Boxing's new £1-million gym on the town's High Street.

But the event has been cancelled after the building failed to meet strict health and safety regulations.

Local promoter and boxing coach, Leon Dobbs, 32, who arranged the visit said: "I am absolutely devastated and would like to offer my deepest apologies to all the disappointed fans."

More than 200 tickets, at £50 a time, had been sold for the first-ever appearance in the town by the fighter known as Iron Mike, who was due to be paid £15,600 for a 90-minute appearance.

Mr Dobbs said he would arrange refunds to be paid from 9am onwards on Monday at the High Street building.

A spokeswoman for North Lincolnshire Council said: "As with any public event, the safety of everyone in attendance is the most important consideration.

"In this case, the event cannot go ahead without adequate fire alarm, emergency lighting and escape routes in place."

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