A video has emerged of a Blackburn boxer making cruel and racist remarks towards women on a street in Blackburn.
The video was reportedly posted to Jack Fay’s Instagram reels. It now appears to have been deleted, but screen recordings have been viewed by the Lancashire Telegraph.
In the video, Jack can be seen in Church Street, Blackburn, approaching a woman who is lying on the bench, with a type of walking frame next to her.
"Do you want to suck my thumb instead of yours?”
Referencing her dyed hair, he said: “I love your hair. Pink (thought to be referencing musician) has let herself go. I am going to sit in your chair.”
After the woman does not respond, he said: “Now I feel bad – what is up with you, are you okay?
"It turned into a joke, but now we are going to take this a little bit serious.”
In the next moment, a woman wearing a burqa, an Islamic loose-fitting garment that covers a woman's entire body, featuring a mesh opening for the eyes, approaches.
Jack can be heard saying: “You, ninja. I am about to sort her out. Stop stealthing about. I can see you. You know I can see you, right?”
In a statement posted to Facebook, which now appears to have been deleted, Jack said “the alcohol got hold of [him]” when he posted the video adding that he “was brought up better than that”.
The statement said: “It’s no secret that I’ve lost my head. I grass myself up on socials daily.
"The alcohol got hold of me and turned me into somebody I am not.
"I have Asperger's with no filter as it is, combined with drink and drugs, and you have a recipe for disaster.
“I couldn’t give a f*** about the backlash of that post, it’s the realisation that got me the most.
"I was brought up better than that. As vulnerable as I sound I am seeking help.”
In another post, which also appears to have since been deleted, he issues a further apology.
He said: "I want to take full responsibility for my recent actions and the hurt I’ve caused. I deeply regret the offensive comments I made, including mocking a disabled person and using a racially insensitive term.
"What I thought was 'dark humour' was in fact ignorant, harmful, and completely unacceptable. There is no excuse. I recognise now how wrong I was — not just in my words, but in my thinking.
"I’ve caused pain to people who already face discrimination, and I am truly sorry. I understand the power of words and the importance of respect, and I failed on both counts.
"I’ve also been battling alcohol addiction, and it has impacted my judgement and behaviour. This is not an excuse — it's a problem I need to face head-on.
"I am now seeking help for my drinking and addressing my mental health, including the challenges that come with Asperger’s, which I’ve struggled to manage in a healthy way. This situation has been a wake-up call. I’ve let people down — especially those who’ve supported me — and I want to learn, grow, and become a better man.
"I am reaching out to organisations that work with the communities I’ve offended to listen, learn, and offer support in any way I can. To everyone I hurt: I am sorry. I will do the work to ensure this never happens again."
Jack was set to fight at the King of the Ring boxing match at the Audley Centre in Blackburn on June 21.
An organiser has now confirmed he will no longer be taking part in the show.
A Lancashire police spokesperson said: "We are aware of a video on social media and are in the process of reviewing it to see if any criminal offences have taken place.
"Lancashire Police does not tolerate hate of any form and will take robust action where appropriate."
Jack has been approached for comment.
Organisers of King of the Ring declined to provide further comment.
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