Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte announcement LIVE: Contracts signed, fight date, Wembley host
Dillian Whyte has signed his contract for the Tyson Fury heavyweight title fight which is set to take place on April 23.
The contract - which Fury had already signed - was filed to the WBC ahead of the 6am deadline with the all-British blockbuster bout now on.
According to multiple sources, Fury’s title defence will be held at Wembley Stadium on April 23rd marking the Gypsy King’s return to home soil after three years of fighting in the USA.
Whyte secured his WBC mandatory title shot after knocking out Alexander Povetkin last March, while Fury retained the belt with an 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight in October.
Fury has confirmed Whyte has now signed his contract in a post on social media on Tuesday morning.
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In true Tyson Fury style, the Gypsy King has reacted to the contract news by sarcastically mocking his upcoming opponent.
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Fury vs Whyte is set to be one of the biggest events of the year, with thousands set to be in attendance and millions watching from home.
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