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In his easy win over Dereck Chisora, Tyson Fury boxed southpaw and jabbed all night long, using his long reach to perfect effect.

While Klitschko doesn’t know if Fury will adopt the same stance or box as an orthodox fighter as he usually does, the world champion has been wise to prepare for the size of the man he will face.

Zeus Frazier – son of legendary fighter Joe (pictured) – was one of those chosen to spar with the champion in his build-up. To say Frazier is a tall man would be putting it mildly. He’s built like an articulated lorry at a reported 7ft 2ins.

Steve Bunce
On BBC Radio 5 live in Dusseldorf

"This is stink-o-ramma sound".

Rod Stewart sings 'Stay with me tonight'.

In fairness to Rod, his rehearsal was delayed when the canvas had to be ripped up at Team Fury's request earlier.

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The size of Fury's task is understandable when you consider his opponent has not been knocked down for over 10 years. 

The last time Klitschko's knees touched the canvas was in 2004 where he suffered his third knockout defeat. 

All of Klitschko's losses have been to men smaller than Fury but will the Manchester man's remarkable speed live up to expectation? 

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'Ego: a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.'

“My ego is my protection,” said 39-year-old Wladimir Klitschko this week.

“If I'm 100% focused, then the only person who can beat me is myself.

“This probably sounds selfish but I have a very big ego. It’s about my own satisfaction and my ego needs to be satisfied.”

Final preparations going on in the changing rooms. Tyson Fury jabs at a pad, he jabs again.

Wladimir Klitschko circles his room, side-to-side skips. It won't be long before we see ring walks.

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“I’m picking Klitschko in round five or six,” British heavyweight Anthony Joshua told BBC Sport.

"Every one of Klitschko's opponents says the same thing about him, that he's boring for the sport, killing the heavyweight division. Then they get beat.”

Klitschko said this week that a meeting with Joshua is a possibility and having sparred in the past, he speaks highly of the undefeated Briton.

"If you want someone to look up to, look up to Wladimir Klitschko,” added Joshua. “Being heavyweight champion of the world comes with celebrity and glamour. But he's managed to maintain his discipline and take care of his belts for almost 10 years. That's incredible.”

Mike Costello
BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator in Dusseldorf

"We can just about see Rod Stewart's head and shoulders as a posse of photographers rise in front of us. We are just a few feet away from the eye of the storm, where Tyson Fury will try to take three titles from Wladimir Klitschko."

You can listen to full coverage live  on Radio 5 live. Click on 'live coverage' at the top of this page.

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Since becoming a world champion for the second time in 2006, Klitschko has been the king of the heavyweight division. 

The 39-year-old Ukrainian's second run has expanded over nine years, which is the second longest reign in boxing history behind 1930s legend Joe Louis. 

If Klitschko wins tonight, he will have made his 19th consecutive defence, six short of the all-time record held by Louis. 

But tonight's result may determine how long Klitschko's reign will continue.  

Ben Dirs
BBC Sport in Dusseldorf

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"Always a strange atmosphere at the boxing in Germany and it's eerily quiet at the Esprit Arena. Not too many Fury fans in town, so it seems."

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Up at 5am, train. Lunchtime… train, evening… train.

The thrice-daily cycle has been what Tyson Fury has gone through ahead of this fight.

The proud traveller does this Monday to Friday – it’s not quite your average day’s work is it?

On a Saturday morning he typically travels to Windermere to be put through a long run. And this isn’t just a run, when warmed up he will be expected to do varying exercises such as star jumps or squats every minute during his jog.

Sunday is a day off. The slacker.

Great Britain's last undisputed world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is in the Dusseldorf house. A suit and a flat cap. Brave.

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Trainer and son of former world champion Barry McGuigan - Shane - makes his prediction... what's yours?

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We will also be running a live text on James DeGale's world title defence in the early hours of the morning.

Mike Costello
BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator

"David Haye won and lost his world heavyweight title here in Germany and the likes of Richard Dunn, Matt Skelton and Dereck Chisora have failed in challenges in this country.

"Fury starts as a huge underdog in attempting to become the first man from a travellers' background to lift the sport's most cherished prize.

"Klitschko will be lacing up for his 28th world title fight, more than any other world heavyweight champion in history.

"It's the 19th defence of his second reign as champion and a win will leave him just one short overall of the record of 25 held by Joe Louis. The numbers are kinder to Klitschko than his many critics."

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Reports claim Wladimir Klitschko initially wrapped his hands with no one checking the process. He's doing it again with a member of Team Fury stood four feet away. They can smell one another's breath.

So let's get this clear, this fight was called off when Wladimir Klitschko picked up an injury earlier in the year. Earlier, the consistency of the canvas saw the fight surface ripped up as the fight was nearly called off again.

Now, we have more drama. Tyson Fury's team have just lost their box backstage because they were unhappy with the way Klitschko wrapped his hands.

"The fight's off," screams Peter Fury - uncle of challenger Tyson.

What next? You'll be pleased to know Klitschko is re-wrapping.

Ben Dirs
BBC Sport in Dusseldorf

"Here's the view from up in the gods. With large VIP areas on the pitch and the clinking of cutlery clearly audible, the build-up looks and sounds like an afternoon supper club. This undercard isn't helping much... "

Klitschko is heavily backed in this fight but can Fury cause an upset? 

How do you think the fight will go? Tweet us using #bbcboxing.

Mike Costello
BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator

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"Tyson Fury and his father John, a former professional heavyweight himself, believe firmly that fights of this magnitude can be won in the build-up.

"Tyson's antics - from Batman to Bette Midler impersonations - serve as a message to Wladimir Klitschko that records and reputations are for trashing.

"The contrast in personality is striking - the cavalier, knockabout approach of Fury measured against the stolid, studious champion raised on the sporting habits of the Soviet Union.

"To revise a quip from an old American wag, too many of Klitschko's opponents have talked like Tarzan and fought like Jane. Fury has set the bar high if his performance is to match his boasts."

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This fight was culled due to a Wladimir Klitschko injury earlier this year and we were nearly denied the chance to see it again earlier today.

The canvas was deemed too soft and spongy by Team Fury. Yes, you read that right.

This was not some diva-like demand though, it was actually quite technical as the challenger's camp believed the slow surface would take away their fighter's speed.

"Are we going to rip that up, yes or no?", Peter Fury - uncle of Tyson - yelled. (You can watch more here).

So, in their own back yard, Team Klitschko relented. We have a new canvas.