Tyson Fury first came to the attention of the boxing world as an amateur when he won a bronze medal at the 2006 World Junior Championships.
Further amateur success followed, including a gold at the 2007 EU Junior Championships and the ABA super-heavyweight title in 2008 - before he turned pro.
Since then, success after success has followed for the Gypsy King, with an unbeated record in 35 fights - 24 wins by knock out and one draw.
Currently he’s the WBC heavyweight champion of the world and has previously held the the unified heavyweight title and IBO belt.
And this weekend he’ll take on Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF belts - and the chance to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago.
Famously, he’s also never short of something to say in interviews, with a quick wit and an ear for a soundbite.
Here are 13 of his most memorable quotes.
5. Tyson Fury on...his ambition
"For me, it's about being a star, being a superstar, and not just winning a world title but becoming the best-ever British fighter this country has ever had. That's what I am, and that's what I intend to do." | Getty Images
6. Tyson Fury on...opinions
"How many people have different opinions in this world? Every different person has a different opinion of what that bottle really is or what colour it is. If I say that bottle is clear, there will be someone out there telling me that bottle is green or blue." | Getty Images
7. Tyson Fury on...boxers
"Any man who puts a pair of gloves on deserves respect because lots wouldn't dream of it. To get in there and go one-on-one, you need your hand shaking afterwards. Many men wouldn't get involved." | Getty Images
8. Tyson Fury on...SPOTY
"Listen, I believe I should be winning Sport Personality of the Year because if it's about sporting achievements and it's about personality, then I'm a winner hands down." | Getty Images