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.
9. Tyson Fury on...money
"It's not about how much money I'm getting paid. It's just a love of one-on-one combat. I feel I'm at home. I love the ring entrances, the talking. I'm the master of it all." | Getty Images
10. Tyson Fury on...social media
"As you know, I get a lot of abuse on Twitter. And while I'm abroad on training camp, I train three times a day, often for two hours a time, and I haven't got time to respond to all the people that ask questions." | Getty Images
11. Tyson Fury on...racism
"If anyone wants to abuse other people for whatever colour, race or creed they are, then it's just stupidness, isn't it?" | Getty Images
12. Tyson Fury on...the best fights
"Watching two men jib and jab for 12 rounds is not entertaining for me. I want action, knockouts, big shots, and people getting up off the canvas. That's my ideal fight." | Getty Images