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Gareth Bicknell

Tyson Fury claims he gets mistaken for Brad Pitt and George Clooney 'all the time'

Tyson Fury has claimed women "hit on him" everywhere he goes - and not just because he's a world-famous boxer.

The lineal heavyweight champion says he is up there with the likes of heart-throbs Brad Pitt and George Clooney.

Fury has been raising his profile of late, making appearances in WWE as well as teasing a potential transition from boxing into MMA .

The self-styled 'Gypsy King' - who is married to Paris, mum to their five children - is famous on both sides of the Atlantic.

But he said he even gets plenty of female attention when he goes to countries where he is not known as a boxer.

Sharp dresser Fury says he is 'tall, dark and handsome' (REUTERS)

“Do women hit on me? All the time!" said Fury in quotes reported by the Daily Star .

"Everywhere I go. And not just because they know who I am.

“Seriously, I could go to foreign countries where people don’t know me and they’re still hitting on me.

"Because I’m tall, dark and handsome. Good dress sense. They’re like: ‘Who is this guy? Is he Brad Pitt? George Clooney?’”

Fury says he gets mistaken for Brad Pitt and George Clooney (B114)

Fury also claims to wear a three-piece suit all the time - even at home when lounging around or doing night feeds and changing nappies.

He said: "I’ve created a monster, haven’t I? I’ve created this flamboyant character, so now if I don’t turn up dressed the part, people are disappointed. It’s the brand. It’s just part of the job.”

Meanwhile, Fury has hinted - casting doubt on potential future fights with the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.

Speaking from the US about the UK boxing scene, the Gypsy King told the Times : "They had their chance.

"They didn’t treat me well. Over here, I get treated like a superstar.”

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