Manchester United fan Hughie Fury stares down Joseph Parker at Old Trafford ahead of final press conference before world title fight

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Manchester United fan Hughie Fury traced the footsteps of his heroes as he visited Old Trafford on Thursday for the final pre-fight press conference with Joseph Parker.

Stockport-born Fury, 23, is preparing for his first ever world title fight this weekend as he challenges 25-year-old New Zealander Parker for the WBO heavyweight belt.

Fury, cousin of Tyson, will be fighting in front of a passionate home crowd when he headlines Saturday night's card at the Manchester Arena.

Manchester United supporter Hughie Fury visited Old Trafford on Thursday afternoon

But he was there for business, rather than pleasure, ahead of his fight against Joseph Parker

The stadium was the venue for the final pre-fight press conference before Saturday's contest

He often finds himself among the crowd himself during sporting events in Manchester as he is a big Red when it comes to football.

Fury, who will begin his fight with Parker as a marginal underdog, was sent a motivational letter by United legend Sir Alex Ferguson last month.

The Scot, who led United to 13 Premier League titles, wrote: 'Having spoken to one of my old players Frank "the King" McDougall who speaks so highly of you and your admiration of myself and United I felt I should write to you and wish you well with your big fight coming up.

'I really do hope you win against your opponent Joseph Parker when you contest the WBO Heavy Weight Championship (sic).'

He added: 'I always said to our players before big games "play the game not the occasion" so remember to concentrate on that aspect of the fight.'

It will be Fury's first ever world title fight as he bids to take the WBO heavyweight belt

Standing between Fury and his dream is a 25-year-old New Zealander with a 23-0 record

Stockport-born Fury is also unbeaten, having won half of his 20 fights by knockout