Rio Ferdinand agrees with Steven Gerrard over Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte prediction

A number of Premier League stars past and present have given their predictions for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte this weekend. Fury will defend his titles against Whyte in what could be his last ever fight in the boxing ring.

It is Fury's first fight on home soil since August 2018 and both the Gypsy King and Whyte have weighed in ahead of Saturday's heavyweight title contest.

The two came face-to-face for the first time on Wednesday in their press conference. It was a respectful exchange between the fighters.

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Ahead of the bout, a number of football players, managers and pundits have given their predictions on who they think will come out victorious.

"Fury, for me, is someone we should just enjoy - to be alive at the same time and being able to watch him. I think it will be comfortable and he'll stop him in the sixth at some point."

Prediction: Tyson Fury

"I think Dillian Whyte will give him some problems but I am going with Tyson Fury.

Prediction: Tyson Fury

Fury versus Whyte will be broadcast exclusively live to BT Sport Box Office on Saturday, April 23.

The fight is available for a price of £24.95 and you do not need to be a BT Sport subscriber to access their Box Office coverage.

BT Sport Box Office is available on BT TV channel 494, Sky Channel 490, or on Virgin Media via the 'On Demand' section of their set-top box. Find out all you need to know by going to bt.com/sport/box-office

Customers are also able to watch the fight online, as well on mobile and tablet, through the BT Sport app. Purchase the fight or login to your existing BT account here.

"I like both. Tyson is just an outstanding fighter, I think I will always back