TYSON FURY has hit a career-high weight as he gears up for his pivotal rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

In an unexpected turn, The Gypsy King SKIPPED a final intense face-off with the unified heavyweight champion after both boxers weighed in for tomorrow night’s eagerly-awaited bout in Saudi Arabia.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to reignite their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night

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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to reignite their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: AFP
Former unified champ Fury stepped onto the scales first

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Former unified champ Fury stepped onto the scales firstCredit: Getty
Fury registered a weight of just over 20 stone - albeit dressed in multiple layers

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Fury registered a weight of just over 20 stone – albeit dressed in multiple layersCredit: GETTY
Defending unified champ Usyk weighed in slightly over 16 stone

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Defending unified champ Usyk weighed in slightly over 16 stoneCredit: GETTY

Fury, who looked noticeably heavier in his recent training snaps, was the first to arrive at the scales following a noteworthy entrance.

The ex-WBC champion decided to keep his pre-fight shape a secret as the scales indicated an astonishing 20 STONE (281lbs).

Nevertheless, this record-breaking weight is likely influenced by the fact that he was dressed in SEVERAL LAYERS of clothing.

Soon after, former undisputed champion Usyk followed, weighing in at just over 16 stone (226lbs).

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Fury, aged 36, registered a weight of 18 stone, seven pounds (262 lb) for his matchup against the nimble southpaw.

In their previous outing in May, Usyk recorded a weight of 15 stone, nine pounds, a fight he won by split decision.

Fury and Usyk were involved in a lengthy 11-MINUTE staredown during Thursday’s final press conference ahead of the fight.

Ultimately, security and their teams had to separate them, with Fury expressing visible frustration.

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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s last face-off was significantly calmer than the earlier encounter in the week

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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s last face-off was significantly calmer than the earlier confrontation this weekCredit: PA
Fury was not inclined to discuss matters after the final staredown

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Fury was not inclined to discuss matters after the final staredownCredit: GETTY

After the concluding pre-fight formalities, Fury unleashed a barrage of expletives directed at the defending champion, showcasing his commitment to avenge his solitary defeat in a crushing manner.

He announced, “I’m going to inflict a lot of pain.”

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“I’m going to put this f***er in the hurt locker, no doubt,” he continued.

“I have nothing else to say except expect a tremendous amount of hurt in this fight, just wait and see.

“That’s all I need to say. The talking is over.

“In our first fight, I joked around, but this time it’s serious.

“I intend to cause some significant damage.”

However, after the last staredown, he had no further words, simply stating “war” as he departed the stage.

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