A tough-talking Hughie Fury believes Joseph Parker is only in the UK for the money and has promised to knockout the Kiwi WBO heavyweight champion.
Speaking after he lost his cool and shoved Parker at the weigh-in for Saturday's (Sunday NZ time) showdown in Manchester, Fury put the exchange down to "a bit of adrenaline kicking in".
With Parker repeatedly calling him "little boy" during the traditional stare down, in reference to the 10kg in weight Fury is giving away, and urged on by local supporters, the Englishman eventually cracked and got physical.
Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury tussle at the weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight title fight.
Parker took it as a sign that Fury was beginning to struggle with the expectations of performing on the big stage in his home town.
But on the contrary, Fury said it was Parker who was starting to feel the pressure.
"He was talking rubbish out of his mouth but we'll see who's talking after tomorrow night," Fury said. "We'll see who's standing up after tomorrow but I can't wait for this fight now.
"Obviously something's got underneath his skin. I truly believe that he doesn't think he's going to win; he's come over here just for a pay day. I think we're going to see Joseph Parker on his a..."
Parker has never been hurt in 23 professional bouts and would it be a huge shock if Fury did put him on the canvas.
Fury is unbeaten in 20 fights but only has a 50 per cent knockout rate and is expected to fight from the outside, where he can make the most of his height and reach advantage.
While Fury is also known for his ability in the clinch, questions have been raised over whether he will be able to control Parker given the champion's significant weight advantage.
But Fury was adamant the difference on the scales would count for little come the opening bell.
"No, definitely not. We'll see who's the bigger [man] in there. I'm just looking forward to it now, only one more day to go and we're in the ring.
"When that bell goes its strictly business between me and him but believe me, I'm going to take his head off."
Photo by: MARK ROBINSON/PHOTOSPORT (Caption: Hughie Fury has shrugged off Joseph Parker's weight advantage ahead of their WBO heavyweight title fight in Manchester)