Tyson Fury wowed the world inside and outside the ring in 2015
Saturday 26 December 2015 09:33, UK
Tyson Fury stunned boxing in November when he seized Wladimir Klitschko's world heavyweight titles - but he'd been causing a stir long before that.
The towering Mancunian (25-0-KO18) of travelling background has become the most talked-about sportsman in Britain since dethroning Klitschko in Dusseldorf - the Ukrainian's first defeat in 11 years.
But Fury, 27, thrilled press conferences, interviewers and crowds alike throughout the biggest year of his professional career - and here's a look back at some of his best moments...
Preparation is terrible. I've got injured hands, shoulder problems and foot problems... so I'll have to go in there and do what I do best - war it out!
Let's hope you don't pull out, because I think you and David Haye have the same mentality inside. Pretty similar. I think you could pull an injury at any time - in training or on the bus. Just turn up.
We're in the sauna. About 10 guys and it came down to me and Wlad in the sauna. Do you remember this? In my mind, I was in a competition with him. I was prepared to die in there before I got out.
It all crashes down as soon as I land and see the big posters. I'm really nervous. I never felt this way before. I'm really anxious and all these cameras are making me shy. I hope this is giving Wlad some confidence... Not really!
Boxing for a plastic cup or medal doesn't really tickle my fancy - it's all about getting paid for getting punched in the face. I've earned my shot and probably deserve it more than anybody.
Wlad landed some great punches but tonight was my night. God gave me the victory so I hope to have many more defences of these titles. If I can be half as good a champion as Wladimir, I'll be very happy.
It's not going to change me. Money, fame and glory doesn't change a man unless he wants it to, and that's a fake person in my opinion. If people don't like it, change the channel. I'll be dictated to by nobody. I'm the man.
