Boxing superstar Tyson Fury has shown his softer side by donating $1000 towards The Rock's Morning Rumble 'Day on the Darts' campaign, raising money for I AM HOPE.
Rumble members Roger Farrelly, Bryce Casey and Andrew Mulligan are playing darts for 24 hours to raise money for young Kiwis struggling to get free counselling sessions.
Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker made an appearance at the Morningside Tavern, where the event was being staged and decided to give the 'Gypsy King' a FaceTime call.
To the Rumble's surprise, Fury answered and was happy to chat, despite it being a balmy 35 degrees in the UK.
Fury has had his own struggles with mental health and was more than happy to spare some cash to help the cause.
"Can you get Joe to put in $1000 from me," said Fury.
So far, the Rumble has raised $150,791 towards Mike King's foundation.
Last year, Casey raised more than $315,000 for the charity by completing 58 hours of bowling.
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- Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633
- Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
- Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
- What's Up - 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787)
- Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
- Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
- Samaritans - 0800 726 666
- Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- Shakti Community Council - 0800 742 584