He has caused offence with many of his opinions since becoming Britain's first world heavyweight champion and now Tyson Fury has proved his fashion sense is just as outrageous.

The 27-year-old boxer was pictured heading out to lunch in Manchester with a male friend today in a bold furry coat that is believed to made from chinchilla fur.

The Cheshire-born sports star wrapped up in the head-turning garment as exited the San Carlo Cicchetti Italian restaurant. He also warded off the freezing temperatures with a knitted beanie hat by luxury French designer, Louis Vuitton.

He has caused offence with many of his opinions since becoming Britain's first world heavyweight champion and now Tyson Fury has proved his fashion sense is just as outrageous

The 27-year-old boxer was pictured heading out to lunch in Manchester with a male friend today in a bold furry coat that is believed to made from chinchilla fur

The grey knee-length outerwear is believed to be from New York label, Marc Kaufman and is said to cost £9,000 ($13,000).

On his website the US designer is pictured alongside the Sports Personality Of The Year nominee in the garment, accompanied by the caption: 'Tyson Fury wearing a Chinchilla Fur Stroller to celebrate his big win in Madison Square Garden.'

Marc Kaufman coats appear popular with stars of the boxing world with Floyd Mayweather and Kendall Holt also donning the designs.

The father-of-two, who refers to himself as the 'Gypsy King', is likely to outrage animal rights campaigners with his choice of outfit, after previously offending numerous people with his views on homosexuality, women and abortion at the end of last year.

The Cheshire-born sports star wrapped up in the head-turning garment as exited the San Carlo Cicchetti Italian restaurant

The grey knee-length outerwear is believed to be from New York label, Marc Kaufman and is said to cost £9,000 ($13,000)

Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, Fury said: 'There only three things that need to be accomplished before the devil comes home. One of them is homosexuality being legal in countries, one of them is abortion and the other one's paedophilia.'

His aired his opinions, which is later said were 'tongue in cheek' after he pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent boxing history when he beat Wladimir Klitschko last year, making him Britain's first world heavyweight champion in six years.

Ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2015, where he was nominated to take the trophy but lost out to Andy Murray, he also made disparaging remarks about fellow nominee Jessica Ennis-Hill, saying 'she slaps up good', while adding 'a woman's best place is in the kitchen and on her back'.

Many called for Fury to be removed from the 12-person shortlist, while Olympic long-jump champion Greg Rutherford, another contender, informed the BBC he would be withdrawing, before eventually deciding to remain in the competition.

Fury's agency Hennessy Sports defended Fury's inclusion on the list of nominees stating: 'Known for his charisma and larger-than-life personality, Fury is considered a breath of fresh air in boxing's heavyweight division and has quickly emerged as one of the most recognisable and polarising sportsmen on the planet.

'In terms of the magnitude of his achievement this year, he stands alone in Britain. And, in terms of personality, few in the world can claim to be bigger.'

MailOnline has contacted Fury's representatives for comment.