Tyson Fury is ramping up his preparations for his highly anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua by braving a chilly swim in Morecambe Bay. Despite the frigid February temperatures plummeting to just 3°C, the Gypsy King took to the icy waters wearing only red shorts, demonstrating his commitment to recovery.

In a lively Instagram post, Fury announced, “Right, I’m about to get into this cold sea in February. This is how we do it. Recovery in aid, let’s go!” As he plunged into the sea, his wife Paris encouraged him to start swimming, capturing the moment’s energy. After his swim, he made a triumphant return to shore, sharing a celebratory high-five before toweling off.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to his icy adventure, with comments like, “Mad guy!” and “Bonkers! But the soon-to-be unified, undisputed world champion! Legend! Absolute legend!” Another supporter noted, “Good to see the man enjoying himself; he looks happy with his life, and that’s the best thing after what he’s gone through!”

In exciting news for boxing fans, it’s been reported that Fury’s showdown with Joshua is expected to be finalized within days. The two British heavyweights have been on a collision course since AJ’s knockout victory over Kubrat Pulev last year. The fight is likely to take place in the Middle East, as the ongoing pandemic has complicated hosting the event in the UK due to capacity restrictions.