Tyson Fury has recruited legendary cut-man Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran ahead of his rematch with Deontay Wilder.

The British heavyweight will use the American’s expertise as he looks to prevent another mid-fight crisis after suffering a bad cut above his eye right last time around.

He overcame the gash to get the better of Sweden's Otto Wallin on points last September but the injury initially cast doubt over his bout with Wilder.

The pair will fight in Las Vegas on February 22 and ‘Stitch’ Duran will be on hand in Fury’s corner as the 31-year-old challenges Wilder’s WBC heavyweight title.

Duran’s appointment will be welcomed in the boxing community after concerns were raised over the injury against Wallin.

Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports after Fury’s victory: "He's very lucky not to lose the fight with that cut.

“I think any other country in the world, they would have stopped the fight."