Tyson Fury offers to buy 'UK's biggest gold chain and cross' from kid who reached out

The nine inch long crucifix is made of nine carat gold and attached to a thick, heavy chain of the same metal.

All in all the cross and chain weights about 1.5kg, which might weigh down many people but would likely pose little problem sitting around Fury's neck.

Fury announced his intentions on Instagram, saying he'd seen that the gold chain was up for sale and in desperate need of a buyer, writing that he 'will give £25k for it to save it from the skrap pile'.

Now putting the golden chain up for auction, he had been hoping it would attract the attention of high profile sports stars who might want to get their hands on it.

He said: "I found it at a bullion place where people send gold to be scrapped and items are usually processed quickly.

"That was three months ago. Now I hope bringing it to auction will help me find someone who will treasure it."

"It’s perfect for a sportsman, celebrity or someone from the music world who likes to make a big statement, perhaps a rapper. I really hope it finds a good home because that’s what nan would have wanted."

Also quite excited at Fury's clear intent to buy the gold chain are Hansons Auctioneers, who will be putting the item up for sale on 22 September and are very happy to have a high-profile buyer seemingly lined up.

They shared Fury's social media post online and said they were 'thrilled' that a legend like Fury would take an interest in the giant golden cross.

Helen Smith, head of jewellery at Hansons, said a 'devout Christian' like Fury would be the 'perfect' buyer for the giant cross and chain.

She was glad that he would appreciate the significance of the item, which she believes 'could be the biggest necklace of its kind in the UK'.

She said: "I have never seen anything like this, or as big as this, before and we might not see anything like it again.

"It’s extra special. The chain links are huge and quality workmanship has gone into creating the iconic religious imagery of the crucifix."

"It deserves to remain intact – not melted down for scrap. Let’s hope we can save it for posterity –and Andreo's nan."