A few words exchanged at the end. This could be tasty....

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Wladrimir Klitschko, red shorts, takes the fight forward, backing Fury up early on, the left jab is sent towards the Briton but doesn't get near. Feint, feint from Tyson Fury. Nothing landing. 

They both chuck a jab at the same time, both miss. A left hook from Fury, wide of the mark. How do you score this? Nothing landing.

Fury is in the corner but evades any trouble, he's talking to his opponent - it's probably not praise - they hug, giants, absolute giants, but no one falls. Cagey.

Former WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye, who recently announced his return to the ring, says Klitschko's right hammer will have too much sting for Fury. 

Meanwhile, middleweight Chris Eubank Jr. says Klitschko's experience will see his hand raised.

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We are underway and the pair close in on one another. Let's go...

Ben Dirs
BBC Sport in Dusseldorf

Fury fans making plenty of noise now, the booze must have finally kicked in. Now they're booing Klitschko, as they tend to do...

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"For the thousands in attendance and the millions watching around the world, ladies and gentleman.... LETS GET READY TO RUMMMBBLLLEEE."

You probably don't need us to tell you ring announcer Michael Buffer has just rattled out the words he's famous four.

You can hear it all by clicking on 'live coverage' at the top of this page where a stream of BBC Radio 5 live can be found. Go on, go for it.

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Fury is the bigger man in this fight with a longer reach, which may prove an advantage in a jabbing contest. 

But with 53 knockouts in 64 fights, will Klitschko's experience earn him another successful title defence? 

Tyson Fury dances on the spot, throwing his fists as 'God Save the Queen' plays. 

Wladimir Klitschko stands with his brother behind him as the Ukrainian national anthem rings out. I don't think Wladimir has blinked for around five minutes.

"Can't stop, addicted to the shindig

"Chop top, he says I'm gonna win big..."  

Red Hot Chilli Peppers' hit - 'Can't Stop' - blasts out as Dr Steelhammer - Wladimir Klitschko enters. The strobe lights, the mobile phones, the screams and his glare, oh my what a glare.

His focus is the ring, his eyes barely move. The red gown, he looks game to put it mildly.

Mike Costello
BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator

"Tyson makes a slow walk to the ring, swaying his shoulders and looking confident, like he has been all week. He soaks up the hostility for the German crowd as he climbs through the rope. 

His hands are raised with a smile on his face. Can he cause an upset like Buster Douglas did to Mike Tyson 25 years ago?"

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Fury trudges up steps and into the arena. It's a tired walk. He reaches the top, down comes his hood, his hand pounds his chest and he's beginning to milk some attention.

Confidence or nervous energy? The rosary beads around his neck, he sings a little. This ring walk is a mixed bag, a little bit of everything. 

Now he shouts, and into the ring goes this giant Briton.

Esteemed ring announcer Michael Buffer in the ring: "The undefeated challenger... TYSSSSOONNN FUURRRYYY."

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Tyson Fury is making that thought-provoking walk through the corridors of the arena, the lights go out. He's covered in a black robe, hood up. Here we go...

A lot of you are hoping to see an explosive end to the fight so which round do you think the fight will be stopped? 

Tweet us your prediction using #bbcboxing

Richie Woodhall
Former World Champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"We don't need Tyson to be a crazy character in the ring because then he walks into those shots. He has to hold it together mentally as well as physically."

Ben Dirs
BBC Sport in Dusseldorf

Should Tyson Fury win tonight, he would become only Britain's fifth bona fide world heavyweight champion after Bob Fitzsimmons, Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno and David Haye. Herbie Hide and Henry Akinwande were WBO champions when it was largely seen as a fringe title.

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You may have noticed in the run-up to this fight that Klitschko is a man with some belt collection.

Those – along with millions and millions of pounds – are what he has to show for a lifetime of work.

Yet with one connection of hand with face they can all be taken away. Tonight the WBO, IBF and WBA heavyweight titles are on the line.

We are moments away from greeting the fighters.

Former undisputed world champion Lennox Lewis speaks on BBC Radio 5 live: "I feel that Wladimir is going to find it difficult because he is usually the bigger man. He has to adjust and that will take him a little while.

"Tyson Fury can definitely win the fight if he does the right things, keep Wladirmir occupied with his jab. Will he win it? If he sticks by the right game plan. His long arms and quickness will keep Wladimir off balance."

On the ring canvas being changed: "I jumped in there and it was like a wrestling ring. Wow, I couldn't box in that."

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Early on in their careers, schooled boxers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko turned down the approaches of colourful promoter/ manager Don King. One wonders what would have happened had the disciplined, quiet pair ended up working under a man who, it’s fair to say, likes to speak or shout up.

"I like to take care of the tiny details," says Klitschko, who enjoys playing chess and speaks four languages.

“It's those tiny details that bring everything together. Chaos means emotions and emotions are a downside."

Hmmm, the Don King way may not have worked.