TYSON Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be separated by security after squaring up at the weigh-in ahead of their undisputed title fight.
The pair butted heads and shouted insults in each other's face as they psyched themselves up for the biggest bout of their respective careers.
Among the usual pantomime of the weigh-in there appeared to be some real venom, with both boxers vying to become the first unified world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Speaking immediately afterwards, Fury said: "We're ready to rock and roll. Fireworks tomorrow night.
"I'm going to knock this little f***er spark out. I'm coming for his heart. F*** his belts. I'm coming for his f***ing heart. He's getting it tomorrow, spark out. F*** him and f*** all of his team too. F*** the lot of 'em. They can all get it if they want it."
The British star then stormed off stage after shouting "s***houses".
Usyk, meanwhile, managed to keep his cool composure despite the on-stage flare-up.
He had a simple message for his Mancunian opponent, saying: "Don't be afraid, I won't leave you alone.
Esta historia es de la edición May 18, 2024 de Daily Record.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición May 18, 2024 de Daily Record.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
I AM WAILING
I missed out on a ride with Rod on his private jet after we got spanked 6-0 by the Dutch in play-off says Hutch
WELCOME TO TREMBLY
Real are 14-time winners but Ancelotti believes Bellingham and Co will still be gripped by fear
THE CHEAP SHOTS STOPPER
Leishman proves critics wrong as he helps Darvel chase history
GOOD ON EMS
Scots keep focus to claim impressive win
A BUNCH OF FIVES
Warren and Hearn ready to do battle as sport's oldest rivalry spills over into next generation for Saudi show
When I saw my fingers lying in the machine I knew it was bad
Recycling firm fined £24,000 for health and safety failings
FRANKIE'S LAUGHING ALL WAY TO THE BANK
Comedian's firm posts £2.2m in latest accounts
MACHETE ATTACK MANIACS CAGED
Thugs hacked at victim as crony smoked ciggy
'Roy Keane ran into my head..'
Arsenal fan denies headbutting football ‘hard man'
HAPPY B-DAY
Palace date for hero, 100