Well that was fun, if not strange at times, wasn't it?

We saw Oleksandr Usyk, dressed as the video game character in Hitman, Agent 47. He typically said very little, while Tyson Fury was humble but confident throughout.

Then we saw the Gypsy King tickle Usyk at the face-off, prompting a smile from the Ukrainian.

The overriding feeling from the news conference is that there is a great deal of respect between the heavyweight pair following Usyk's victory in the first fight in May.

And perhaps Fury has given up on the mind games?

You can read all about it in our man Kal Sajad's report from the Guildhall.

Roll on the rematch on 21 December.

Oleksandr Usyk really committed to his character. Not something we saw coming.

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Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at Guildhall, London

This outcome of this fight will dictate the immediate future of the heavyweight division.

If Tyson Fury wins, we could have a deciding trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk or an all-British undisputed heavyweight title fight between the Gypsy King and Daniel Dubois.

If Fury loses, perhaps then it would make complete sense for him to face Anthony Joshua in what could effectively be a bout where the loser retires.

Dubois could then attempt to right his wrong against Usyk after his loss to the Ukrainian last year.

Or maybe Joshua will beat Dubois in a mooted rematch before then and then who knows.

Are you keeping up?

What we can say for certain is that there are plenty of big fights to be made in 2025.

We have a little bit more from Tyson Fury from earlier when he was asked his closing thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk.

"Last time it wasn’t my time to win or god would have given me victory. I'm very happy Usyk got the decision, that was meant to be, and we’re going to find out what is meant to be on 21 December."

"I believe it's my time this time and all things that happen, positive or negative, are lessons and we must learn from these things as humans, boxers, fathers and husbands.

"What we know is to go out there and knock each other out, and to put on a show for the paying customer.

"I hope you guys will enjoy this fight as much as I will.”

Don't forget we have live boxing for you this Saturday.

Manchester's own Jack Catterall takes on former world champion Regis Prograis in a light-welterweight bout at the Co-op Live.

Coverage of the undercard starts at 20:00 BST on 5 Sports Extra and then switches to BBC Radio 5 Live at 22:00.

Mark your calendars because Campbell Hatton's rematch with James Flint is on the undercard.

Steve Bunce previews the fight night below with world champion Ellie Scotney below.

We're waiting for the tickle pictures to drop...

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The pair are facing off now, before Tyson Fury breaks the stalemate by tickling Oleksandr Usyk's ribs.

The Ukrainian doesn't bite.

It's a much more relaxed exchange between the pair than on many previous occasions, and you get the feeling there is endless respect between them after that first fight in May.

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In response, Oleksandr Usyk is asked about his outfit, consisting of a shaven head, black suit and red tie with black gloves, and suitcase.

What's in the suitcase, he is asked: "It's just character."

Usyk proceeds to open his briefcase, before pulling out a picture from the first fight of him punching Fury.

He then walks over and asks Fury to sign it two pictures, which the Briton does with a smile.

A strange but nice moment between the pair.

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More from Tyson Fury now:

“We did the fight in May, a great fight, I know people keep going on about it but it's in the past now, we've got to move on."

"I have to be a little bit more focused and smart to get the victory. My rematches with people, I always end up knocking them out, so I'm envisaging something similar against Usyk.

"All I can do is train well, eat well, go to bed early, listen to the people around me and the rest is in god’s hands."

The cameras zoom in on Tyson Fury, who is sat, arms folded, staring into space as his manager Spencer Brown backs the Briton to beat Oleksandr Usyk.

Usyk’s manager Egis Kilmas responds, paying tribute to the pair’s last clash, describing it as an "incredible fight", before urging the judges to be fair in the rematch and wishing the "best man wins" on 21 December.

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The pair's respective coaching teams are talking now, before promotor Eddie Hearn has his say.

"What is going on this building? Eddie Hearn on my table!" says Tyson Fury, who is promoted by Hearn's long-time rival-turned-friend Frank Warren.

"I do feel a bit like a competition winner. Sorry Oleksandr. Whoever wins this fight, I will be on their side after," Hearn responds.

It's not often a promoter who doesn't promote either man would be at the top table, but it's a brave new world in boxing!

Tyson Fury is first to speak:

"It's been four and half years since I was the underdog, in the first Deontay Wilder fight. I'm looking forward to a fantastic fight, Oleksandr won the first fight fair and square."

"I'll be a bit more focussed, no lack of complacency and there's nothing drastic I have to change. I will be victorious."

Oleksandr Usyk responds:

“Hi everybody, I'm happy to be here. What is my motivation? I don’t have motivation, only my regime, my concentration, this is my motivation.”

Usyk is looking like he's about to covertly infiltrate a black tie event and take out a corrupt arms dealer.

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Here come Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury with Michael Buffer crowning the fight "the rematch the world has been waiting for".

The heavyweights are flanked by their coaching team and respective promotors.

Fury takes his seat to Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' in contrast to Usyk, who arrives to 'Ave Maria'.

Usyk with a shaven head, black suit and red tie, looks like the main character from the video game, Hitman.

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Don't forget you can watch the live feed from the news conference in London by clicking play at the top of the page.

The cameras are showing Tyson Fury backstage waiting to arrive.

The Briton is all smiles, wearing what looks like a black and white chequered suit with a black cap donning his nickname, the Gypsy King.

No sign of Oleksandr Usyk at the moment.