TYSON FURY has revealed he used to embarrassed to take his top off in the summer – but now embraces being the “chubby and hairy” fighter.
Despite fighting topless in front of millions of people around the world, the Gypsy King claimed he felt self-conscious about how he looked.
Tyson Fury remains unbeaten after 31 professional fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Fury ballooned up to 28st during his time away from the ring as he battled against depression, drug and alcohol abuse.
But even when the Gypsy King was fighting fit, he still felt embarrassed when he took his top off in public.
The boxing icon has revealed that all changed when he found happiness within his own skin during his comeback.
During his interview on The Lockdown Lowdon, he said: “For a long time I was one of those guys that was out of shape.
“I was fit, I could fight for 12 rounds, but I never looked great and I still don’t today.
“I was always cautious about it and I was always embarrassed to take my top off in the summer.
“Even though I was fighting in front of millions of people, I was still embarrassed about how I looked.
“During the comeback, I was like you know what I’m comfortable with who I am, I am not soul searching for a six pack sack, I’m going to give up on it all.
“I’m just going to be a strong bull-type heavyweight, strong as a bull, fit as a fiddle, wise an owl. I’m comfortable with who I am.
“I’ve gone in there bald and fat, chubby and hairy and I’ve knocked out adonis’ after adonis’ after adonis’.
“So I found true happiness within my own skin and that’s my message for people out there.”
Fury weighed in at nigh-on 20 stone for his highly-anticipated rematch against Deontay Wilder in February.
Tyson Fury admitted he used to be body consciousCredit: EPA
The 31-year-old went on to snatch the Bronze Bomber’s WBC belt with an incredible seventh-round knockout.
He is now set to take on Anthony Joshua twice next year after his trilogy fight against Wilder.
Despite carrying more fat than his British rival, Fury has already insisted he is the harder hitter out of the two.
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