Fury was clearly not in top shape before the Ngannou fight and proved it when he took shirt off at the first press conferenceCredit: Getty

He is now ripped in comparison

Boxing’s rumour mill had been swirling with unsubstantiated suggestions that the Gypsy King had been having issues in camp prior to the date delay.

Therefore, members of his team have put out fresh images showing that their man was in fact in prime condition before having to pull out.

Fury’s physique in these pictures is drastically different when compared side-by-side to how he looked before facing Ngannou in October.

At their first press conference, the Brit took his shirt off for the face-off.

Fury’s nutritionist has posted multiple new pictures showing the muscle definition in his arms before he suffered his cutCredit: Greg Marriott – Instagram

He was obviously out of shape at this point, with flabby arms and a noticeable stomach.

Even on fight week itself a couple of months later, Fury was in better condition, but still not at his best.

This told once the first bell rang, as Ngannou was able to give him a competitive fight.

He even floored him in round three and, when the final bell rang, many at ringside were unsure who would get the decision.

Even at the weigh-in, Fury’s shape was not comparable to what it is nowCredit: Queensberry

The Brit paid for this in the fight itself as he was knocked down by NgannouCredit: Getty

In the end, Fury emerged victorious by contentious split decision, but seems to have learned his lesson.

These new pictures from inside the camp preparing for Usyk present a different Gypsy King.

Images posted by Fury’s nutritionist Greg Marriott show him with toned arms and no flab on his body.

Unfortunately both his and Usyk’s hard work has all been for nothing due to the cut postponement, but hopefully both men will be able to stay in top shape ahead of the rescheduled May 18 date.