WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has urged UK fans to obey the recent warning by prime minister Boris Johnson, who wants everyone to stay indoors to slow down the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, the UK was ordered to remain in their homes - and only leave under certain circumstances - for work, to obtain food or receive medical assistance.

The UK's lockdown is going to last for at least three weeks, as nearly 400 have passed away in the regions.

Last month, Fury made a statement when he stopped Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch to capture the WBC world title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

A trilogy fight is slated for the month of July, but their respective promoters could see the contest being pushed back.

Because all of the gyms have been shut down until further notice, Fury has continued to train at home.

"I would just like to say that I hope everybody is keeping well and staying safe and staying indoors and not going out because of the virus. After listening to what the prime minister said, I've taken it deadly seriously, as should you," Fury said.

"Let's fight this virus together as a nation, as a family and as a team, and do the best to help others not get the virus. Stay indoors, it's very, very important, listen to Boris and stay indoors.

"I've had a person bring the gym over to me today. I've got a running machine, weights, a few free weights. I'm going to keep fit, and post daily videos of myself training and working out to keep you going and to keep me going. Everybody knows without the gym I'm finished. God bless, stay safe and stay indoors."