Tyson Fury isn't hungry anymore and will lose his fight to Oleksandr Usyk, according to the Ukrainian's manager.
The two men will fight on February 17 for the mantle of undisputed heavyweight champion, with millions from all over the globe poised to watch the action unfold.
Fury has a point to prove, however, with many condemning the Briton for the way he performed during his narrow victory over Francis Ngannou at the end of October.
The Gypsy King was knocked down in round three of that fight and only won via split decision against an opponent who was taking part in a boxing match for the very first time.
Tyson Fury has been dubbed 'not hungry anymore' as his huge fight with Oleksandr Usyk creeps closer
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Some have wondered whether Fury still has the appetite to succeed given everything he's already accomplished throughout his glittering career.
Victories over Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder, among others, have cemented his reputation as one of the best boxers of all time.
Yet Egis Klimas, Usyk's manager, thinks Fury lacks the hunger of old due to all the money he's made.
Furthermore, he's backing his man to beat the 35-year-old this month due to Usyk's elite mentality.
Speaking to Ring Magazine, he said: "Usyk is always prepared mentally, he takes every fight very seriously.
"We went through a lot to get this fight made. Usyk will beat Fury.
"I am sure it will not be easy. I would not even be surprised if he stops Fury.
"The reason I say that is Usyk will wear down Fury and stop him. Fury has made a lot of money. He is not hungry anymore.
"Like Oscar De La Hoya used to say. If you have $80 million in your bank account and you are sleeping in silk sheets, it is not easy to get up at 5 in the morning to run."
He added: "Usyk is fighting for legacy. Money will come. He is fighting for his country."
Fury is a master of the mind games and has frequently attempted to use them on Usyk as the fight creeps closer.
The 37-year-old is undeterred, however, and insists he's not bothered by the actions of his opponent because he's solely focused on winning the fight.
"I really don't think about Tyson Fury. I don't look at the way he acts and what he does," he said.
"Most of his opponents fell for it. I don't.
"For me, I focus on how I am, and how I prepare for when I go into the ring.
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"Me and my trainer have watched his fights. We are preparing for everything.
"We have to watch what he is doing. I don't care about what Fury thinks about me.
"He can underestimate. He can overestimate me. I don't care. I have my plans for him. I have advantages over him that he does not know about."
He then continued: "We are going to be the ones leaning on Tyson Fury [not the other way around].
"To win this fight, I don't need to be heavy, I need to be fast and quick. You never see a fat wolf in the forest."
Millions from around the world are set to watch Tyson Fury's fight with Oleksandr Usyk
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Certainly, it's going to be a fascinating night of boxing.
There are so many plots and subplots that it has the potential to be of the best fights of all time.
Both men are undefeated, with Fury winning 34 of his 35 career fights - with a draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018 he's failed to win.
Usyk, meanwhile, has won all 21 of his career fights so far.
