Tyson Fury's preparations for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk are currently in full swing - with the boxer training harder than ever to bounce back from his first ever career loss.
Just days after the Gypsy King's shocking loss to Ukrainian fighter Usyk back in May, it was confirmed the pair would be heading back into the ring once again this Christmas.
With the 21 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia fight now just days away both camps are now entering the final stage of their pre-fight preparations.
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However, Fury will have to make one major change or risk being barred from the ring.
36-year-old Fury isn't taking the biggest setback of his career lying down and is said to have entered 'beast mode' in order to make sure he's fully prepared for the fight, which includes not speaking a word to his wife Paris for the past three months.
However, there's one change which the boxer will need to get rid of if he wants to even make it into the ring against Usyk.
During an interview with the media (via MailOnline) on Monday, Fury explained that he hasn't touched anywhere from the eyeballs down when it comes to grooming.
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The decision to ditch the razor makes sense in Fury's broader ambition to channel his more primal side, however, he'll need to shave his beard before 21 December or face falling foul of boxing regulations.
Do boxers have to shave their beards?
Restrictions on facial hair may seem a little bizarre but the rule is in place to protect the boxer's safety.
Rules vary in each boxing association, however, according regulations put in place by board in charge of the Fury v. Usyk fight, boxers aren't required to be completely clean shaven but need to have their jawline visible for safety reasons and regulations.
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Which means that Fury will certainly have to pick up the trimmers if he wants to reclaim his glory and titles from 37-year-old Usyk.
Speaking more broadly on his gruelling preparations for the bout, Fury told boxing presenter Dev Sahni on Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions: "It's been a long camp. Been away from my wife and kids for three months.
"I've not spoken to Paris at all for three months, not one word. Yeah, I've sacrificed a lot."
"It will be worth it, 100 percent," he added.
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for free
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To watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head, there are three options.
1.) You can watch the rematch for free on DAZN. All you need to do is sign up for a seven-day free trial and simply cancel your subscription once the event is over. You’ll be able to stream the match on a range of devices including PlayStation, Chromecast, and Smart TV with more coverage than any other broadcaster. Once your free trial ends, a pay-per-view subscription will cost £24.99 per month and gives you access to over 150 fights every year, but alternatively you have the option to cancel before you are charged for your second month.
2.) You can also tune in live on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491). The event is priced at £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and €27.95 if you’re based in the Republic of Ireland. Sadly Sky does not offer free trials, but Sky subscribers can book the match here and if you’re new to Sky, you can sign up here.
3.) Finally, you can watch the fight on TNT Sports with a Prime Video subscription (free for the first month then £8.99/ month), provided you have discovery+ (from £3.99/ month) as part of your subscription. If you don't fancy shelling out, you can simply cancel your subscription after the first month.
Topics: Tyson Fury, Boxing, Sport, Oleksandr Usyk
Brenna Cooper