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Tyson Fury in Wolverhampton: 'Gypsy King' proves he's not just a heavyweight in the ring - PICTURES and VIDEO

He certainly pulls no punches - and he likes dancing to Elvis. Welcome to a bizarre night with the Gypsy King himself, Tyson Fury, in Wolverhampton.

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Tyson Fury meets fans

A packed crowd arrived at the Ramada Park Hall last night in anticipation of seeing the former unified World Heavyweight Champion.

And it sounded like Fury had stepped back into the ring as chants and shouts from the gathered audience created a boisterous atmosphere.

WATCH Tyson Fury arrives in Wolverhampton. Warning: strong language

Microphones were thrust in his face from an expectant press alongside people training their cameras on the star, who despite his outspoken and outrageous views, can still pull a crowd.

And he is never short of a line or two, especially as he revelled in the news this week that he was able to relaunch his boxing career after accepting a backdated two-year drugs ban.

The controversial boxer told reporters: "I've got a new baby. I won my court case. I'm able to box again. A couple of other things have gone well. I've recently had a penis extension, that's gone to plan. I've had my after-op care and everything is going really well."

He is aiming to get back in the ring as soon as possible having lost four stones in recent months as he targets a return in 2018.

Fans had been able to get a close-up glimpse and pose up for pictures with Fury at the glitzy Showfighter night.

Boxer Tyson Fury and Walsall goalkeeper Mark Gillespie
Reporters aim to get a quote from boxer Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury
Outspoken - Tyson Fury
The lively crowd cheer for Fury
Tyson Fury speaking to journalist Gareth A Davies
Tyson Fury
The crowd enjoying the event
The crowd gather for the glitzy night
The night also featured a memorabilia auction
Fury flanked by security
Tyson Fury meets an Elvis impersonator
The Elvis impersonator serenades Tyson Fury
The Elvis impersonator serenades Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury

It was soon time for Fury to enter the stage flanked by security guards to be interviewed by sports journalist and broadcaster Gareth A Davies.

And seeing the colossal frame of the 6ft 9ins heavyweight shimmy on stage to an Elvis impersonator was a certainly a sight for fight fans at the event

In a noticeably gruff tone of voice, Fury spoke of taking a blow in sparring which left him with a blood clot in his throat near his voice-box.

He had been booked into have an operation to remove it two weeks ago but he told the crowd: "I thought f*** that."

Fury also joked about having his own TV show with former boxer Ricky Hatton, which he said he was would call: "This Is How You Become Fat."

And he told the audience he has his eyes on a bout with current champ Anthony Joshua.

  • Read Joseph Masi's full interview with Fury in the Express & Star soon.