Fury in great shape ahead of Usyk clash

TYSON Fury has unveiled his impressive body transformation just over a week before his bout with Oleksandr Usyk.

The ‘Gypsy King’ is on the cusp of potentially becoming an undisputed heavyweight champion next Saturday in Saudi Arabia as he squares off against Usyk. This highly anticipated fight will be the first time since Lennox Lewis in 1999 that one fighter could hold all four heavyweight titles.

Fury took to social media to showcase his chiselled form, prompting fans to praise his condition. “Best shape I’ve seen you mate,” read one fan’s comment. “He looks even better now,” concurred another.

“Amazing shape from Tyson to be honest, looks arguably the best he ever has been,” remarked another admirer. Previously, Fury had to withdraw from a scheduled February fight with Usyk due to a cut sustained during sparring.

On rest days, Fury consumes about 3,000 calories but ramps it up to roughly 6,000 on training days. His diet includes a typical breakfast of eggs, toast and lean beef sausages, while steak and potatoes are on the menu for dinner.

Despite mocking Usyk in the lead-up to their fight, the British boxer has acknowledged that he’s expecting a challenging night when they finally meet in the ring.

“Oleksandr Usyk’s a real bad man and to underestimate Usyk you’d be a mug,” Fury said in conversation with Queensberry Promotions. “I’m training hard for him, I’m doing everything I can. I respect Usyk as a man. I respect his career as well - Olympic champion, undisputed cruiserweight champion, unified heavyweight champion. You have to respect that, I’m fighting the real deal. I’m looking forward to the challenge. He’s a southpaw, he’s got good footwork, good boxing ability, technically sound. He’s proved he can mix it with the big heavyweights because he’s beat Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.”