Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk did not engage in a verbal exchange during Thursday's final press conference, but the mind games were evident during the face off.
The two fighters were speaking to the world's media ahead of their clash for the undisputed heavyweight title on Saturday night live on DAZN.
Both fighters kept their final messages short and sweet during the event, with Usyk saying the following when given the chance to have his say.
"Let's make history. Enough. Thanks very much," the Ukrainian said.
Fury was then asked to speak and he too did not give much away.
"I want to thank God for the victory I've received already," Fury began.
"I want to thank people for putting this event on and I want to thank Oleksandr Usyk for challenging me.
"I'm ready. I've got nothing else to say apart from I'm ready for a good fight."
When both men were asked to face each other at the end of the press conference, Usyk turned to face his rival, but Fury decided to deviate from the norm.
The WBC heavyweight champion instead decided to not face Usyk and chose to gaze into the crowd throughout the whole face off.
Could this be mind games in full effect from both fighters as the opening bell edges ever closer?
Fury and Usyk have just one more pre-fight engagement in the form of Friday's weigh-in before finally meeting in the ring for all four heavyweight titles at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Live on DAZN: Fury vs. Usyk on May 18. Click here for details.