Tyson Fury has evidently put extra work into improving his physical condition ahead of the huge undisputed fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
The Gypsy King now faces a new test in having to maintain that state for the next three months after the Saudi Arabia bout was postponed.
Fury was forced to delay the fight, which was set for February 17, after suffering a nasty cut above his eye in sparring last week.
The 35-year-old said he was 'absolutely devastated' at the time but a new date of May 18 has swiftly been arranged.
Tyson Fury has undegone an incredible body transformation ahead of fighting Oleksandr Usyk
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Fury and Usyk will put their belts and their unbeaten professional records on the line in the biggest heavyweight contest this century.
Both fighters know they have to be at the peak of their physical prowess in the first undisputed fight in the division since 1999.
Fury received criticism for his condition following his fight against Francis Ngannou last October.
He won a controversial clash via a split decision, with many believing former MMA star Ngannou deserved victory on his professional boxing debut.
Anthony Joshua has claimed since that Fury looked like a 'fat slob' against Ngannou.
He told TNT Sports: "He just looked like a flat slob that just can’t fight.
"He says that bodybuilders can’t fight, but he got smacked up by one.
"I’ve always wanted to get in the ring with him. He does a lot of talking, calls me a bodybuilder and stuff, but I want to marvel at the African power – he’s a bodybuilder, steps in and smacks him up for me."
Fury has clearly listened to the criticism he received and has upped his game ahead of fighting Usyk.
Pictures released on social media in the last few days have shown the incredible transformation he has made in recent months.
Fury posted a revealing image of himself in a pair of boxers on Friday, showing his lean figure in his bathroom mirror.
His nutritionist Greg Marriott, who was out in Saudi Arabia during his training camp, has also posted pictures of Fury.
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Tyson Fury has been putting in the hard yards in the gym ahead of fighting Oleksandr Usyk
The WBC heavyweight champion looks ripped in an image that was captioned: "This man is ultra disciplined make no mistake."
The images are a far cry from the condition Fury was in just six months ago.
Last September, in the first press conference for the fight with Ngannou, Fury was out of shape.
On fight night in October Fury was clearly in a better condition but still not at his best.
Ngannou gave him a run for his money, flooring him in the third round.
Tyson Fury is in a lean condition ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk
Fury knows he cannot afford to give Usyk any advantage or he really will get punished.
The frustration was palpable on Friday after it was revealed he would have to postpone the fight.
He declared he was in a 'superb condition' and pictures prove that really was the case.
Fans will now have to wait and Fury will have to ensure he doesn't let that hard work go to waste.
