Klitschko v Fury: Briton aims 'underpants' jibe at champ

Challenger Fury unleashes verbal jabs at first press conference ahead of October showdown

Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury
(Image credit: Sascha Steinbach/Bongarts/Getty Images)

British heavyweight Tyson Fury landed some powerful verbal blows on his rival Wladimir Klitschko ahead of their world title fight in October, but they the giant Ukrainian appeared untroubled by Fury's insults at their first press conference.

Fury, who is undefeated in 24 fights, told Klitschko he was "boring" and had "as much charisma as my underpants".

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