TYSON FURY has revealed he is masturbating SEVEN times a day ahead of his big rematch against Deontay Wilder.

And the Gypsy King hopes it will give him the 'upper hand' as he bids to become WBC world heavyweight champ.

5 Tyson Fury has admitted he is masturbating seven times a day to release testosterone ahead of his rematch against Wilder

The two boxers will go 'at it' for Part II in Las Vegas after their controversial draw in December 2018.

And in a bid to keep his "testosterone flowing" Fury has admitted to one special way to release energy.

Speaking after the first press conference concluded ahead of the big fight, the 31-year-old said: "I'm doing a lot of things I didn't before.

"I'm eating five/six meals a day, drinking eight litres of water. If it's gonna give me an edge, I'm willing to try it.

"I'm masturbating seven times a day to keep my testosterone pumping."

FISTS OF FURY

Fury, married to wife Paris since 2008 with the couple having five children, then quoted lines from the 2004 hit song by Danzel, titled Pump It Up.

He added: "Pump it, pump it, pump it, pump it up! Dontcha know!

"I gotta to keep active and the testosterone flowing for the fight. Don't want the levels to go down."

It's not the first time sport stars might have resorted to solo tactics to improve 'performance'.

SunSport reported how sexologist and wife of Wolves keeper Rui Patricio advised the Portugal squad to masturbate at the World Cup.

And Albanian model Erjona Sulejmani, wife of Serie A star Blerim Dzemaili, has claimed many footballers turn down sex before games - and instead do it themselves.

5 Albanian model Erjona Sulejmani, wife of Bologna midfielder Blerim Dzemaili, says footballers often choose to masturbate instead of have sex before games Credit: PA:Empics Sport

5 Serie A wag Erjona Sulejmani was named Europe's most attractive fan in 2016 Credit: instagram/Erjona Sulejmani

DOES SEX BEFORE SPORT BOOST PERFORMANCE? THERE has been numerous studies into how sex could affect athletic performance. And unfortunately the waters are pretty murky as far as this is concerned. An expert writing for The Conversation on the topic concludes that "there is no detrimental or beneficial effect of sexual activity before competition on subsequent athletic performance". However, 'chasing sex' could indeed be detrimental, as it could come with 'sleep deprivation and alcohol/drug consumption' that could affect athletic performance. Curfews are often placed on athletes to ensure the mind and body is well rested before competition. One study reports that the effects of sex on athletic performance only come to light when the element of 'time' is considered. Laura Stefani, an assistant professor of sports medicine at the University of Florence, Italy, said: 'We show no robust scientific evidence to indicate that sexual activity has a negative effect upon athletic results. 'In fact, unless it takes place less than two hours before, the evidence actually suggests sexual activity may have a beneficial effect on sports performance.'

'SLIPPERY LIKE A GOLDFISH'

Fury will be hoping to 'shake' things up come February 22 and hand Wilder his first ever defeat as a pro boxer.

SunSport reported how Fury claims he will have one of the easiest nights of his career by knocking Wilder out in ROUND TWO of their rematch.

The 31-year-old Gypsy King is famous for his fabulous footwork and point scoring shots and claims he will be “slippery like a goldfish” on fight night.

Before his round-two win against tune-up opponent Tom Schwarz last June, the 6ft 9in ace had not won inside the opening six minutes since a 2010 walkover at Huddersfield Sports Centre.

TUG OF WAR

But the superstitious former unified champ has been getting signs that the second stanza will be the deciding one on February 22.

Fury said: “I am going to win the fight, Deontay can make up all the excuses he wants, he lost the first fair and square and the same will happen in the second.

“I have never been of sure of anything in my whole life, I am going to kick that mother f*****’s arse all over the ring.

“I have not had to lose any weight.

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“He has had to get out of jail a few times with his right hand but it will not be there this time, I will be super slippery, like a goldfish in a bowl.”

Fury is well known for creating a stir before his fights, and he chose the first press conference to slam Wilder's nose piercing.

After the American said he will "baptise" Fury, the Brit called Wilder a "little b****" for having the facial jewellery.

5 Tyson Fury has found one way to 'release some energy'