Tyson Fury claims he’s jetting into space next year and is ‘first on the list’ on The Jonathan Ross Show

TYSON Fury is heading for an out of this world experience as he revealed plans to travel into space next year.

The boxing world champion says he is "first on the list" for galactic space travel as soon as summer 2021.

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Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show that airs this weekend, The Gypsy King said: “I’ve always wanted to go to space. I used to look at the moon and think, ‘I want to go there one day’.

"This year, an opportunity arose where Virgin are doing galactic space travel…

"Supposed to be going into space in the middle of next year. I’m going to be one of the first ones on the list.

"So hopefully I’ll be going to space. I cannot wait.

";If anything did go wrong, god forbid, what a story, what a legendary end.”

The WBC heavyweight boxing champ says it has always been his "dream" to become a space tourist.

He credits the legendary Muhammad Ali for helping him believe the impossible is possible.

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Fury has previously told how Ali is his inspiration in the sport - and the 32-year-old is thankful to 'The Greatest' for proving that great things can be achieved with self-belief.

On Saturday night, Tyson tells The Jonathan Ross Show about his space plans as he stars alongside Dame Joan Collins, comedian Russell Kane and presenter Maya Jama.

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He also talks about his rivalry with Anthony Joshua.

But surprisingly, the Gypsy King used the opportunity to praise his rival.

Fury said: “He’s a great fighter, Olympic gold medallist, two-time heavyweight champion just like me, he’s won all the best, he’s a great, great athlete. Of course I have respect for him.

“I don’t know him personally, to say I like him or dislike him, from what I’ve seen of him he seems a decent guy.

“Next year the fight has to happen. He came over his final hurdle  against Pulev. Now we’re both free to make this fight. I’m willing to do the fight.”

But he could not refuse one dig, replying to Wossy’s query on who is No 1, Fury said: “Me, by a mile. There we go, that’s how you answer the question.”

• The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday at 9.25pm on ITV.