Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte weigh-in LIVE: Latest updates as heavyweights hit scales before fight

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We are just a day away from a huge heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte, with the pair set to hit the scales today ahead of tomorrow night’s blockbuster clash.

The bout sees Fury putting the WBC belt on the line at Wembley Stadium in front of 94,000 fans, in one of the biggest contests in the history of British heavyweight boxing. Whyte (28-2, 19 knockouts) has waited a long time for a shot at world heavyweight glory, and it finally arrives on the grandest stage as the Jamaican-born Londoner looks to become the first man to defeat Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs).

Whyte, 34, last competed in March 2021, knocking out Alexander Povetkin to avenge his own stoppage loss to the Russian from August 2020. As inactive as Whyte has been in the ring since, he has been similarly inactive outside of it, refusing to attend last month’s first pre-fight press conference, electing to stay in Portugal to focus on his training for the bout instead.

The “Bodysnatcher” did attend the press conference on Wednesday of fight week, admitting he was “ready to swing” at Fury if things had got heated, and the pair will go face to face again at today’s weigh-in.

Follow the Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte weigh-in, below.

Fury vs Whyte news

  • Britons go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium on Saturday

  • Weigh-in scheduled for Friday afternoon

  • Fury reiterates plan to retire after fight

  • Fury facing questions over his links to Daniel Kinahan

  • Wembley increase security for fight after Euro 2020 trouble

  • Fury asks Anthony Joshua to be in his corner for fight

Fury and Whyte finally fight with more than a title on the line

10:13 , Alex Pattle

On Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, the crazy numbers in the Tyson Fury game continue with his homecoming, writes Steve Bunce.

Fury fights his old, old friend Dillian Whyte for the WBC’s heavyweight championship of the world and the best part of about £25million. But, you probably know all that, those are the simple facts and figures.

There are other numbers that make up the complicated tale behind Fury and his bandwagon of hope and inspiration. Fury has fallen headfirst from that wagon many times on the road to the Wembley ring; the road with twisted turnpikes, great pain, suffering and criticism. And a healthy dose of redemption on both sides of the ropes. His battle with good, bad and mad has been very public.

There is more than just a title fight at Wembley on Saturday night. It might just be the endgame in one of boxing’s most lurid and watchable tales.

Full article here:

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte finally fight with more than a title on the line

Tyson Fury quizzed over relationship with Daniel Kinahan

Thursday 21 April 2022 18:59 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury has refused to reveal whether or not he has ended his relationship with Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of a cartel responsible for “smuggling deadly narcotics to Europe”.

Fury, who defends his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte on Saturday, is believed to have been advised by Kinahan in recent years.

Kinahan was sanctioned by the US Treasury last week for his alleged role in the afore-mentioned drug smuggling, and the US Drug Enforcement Agency has offered rewards of up to £3.8million for information leading to the arrest of Kinahan, his brother or his father. Shortly after the sanctions were imposed, Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum claimed he had paid a similar amount to one of Kinahan’s companies, owing to the Irishman’s role as an advisor to the heavyweight champion. Kinahan has no criminal convictions and has always denied any wrongdoing.

During an open workout at Wembley Boxpark on Tuesday, Fury was asked about his relationship with Kinahan by Neil Barker of SNTV.

“That’s none of your business and none of anybody else’s business, I don’t think. Is it?” Fury replied. “My business is my business, your business is yours.

“Like I say, it’s got nothing to do with me in boxing. I’m just a stupid boxer who gets punched in the face for a living. If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t be here, would I?”

More from Fury here:

‘I’m just a stupid boxer’: Tyson Fury quizzed over relationship with Daniel Kinahan

The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings

Thursday 21 April 2022 18:40 , Sports Staff

Tyson Fury has arguably eclipsed Anthony Joshua as the household name in British boxing, writes Alex Pattle.

Fury, 33, returned to the sport in 2018 after three years off due to a long struggle with his mental health. Since then, he has established himself as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, dethroning Deontay Wilder to become WBC champion in the pair’s 2020 rematch, having controversially drawn with the American in their first clash, in 2018.

In his most recent bout, Fury stopped Wilder for the second fight in a row to retain the belt. A creative fighter who has demonstrated remarkable resilience and heart in the ring, Fury previously held the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles and looks destined to regain them and reign as undisputed champion in the future.

First, however, he must defend his WBC belt against Dillian Whyte.

Find out where Fury ranks in our men’s pound-for-pound boxing list:

The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings

Who will Tyson Fury fight after facing Dillian Whyte?

Thursday 21 April 2022 18:20 , Alex Pattle

While Tyson Fury has suggested that he will retire after fighting Dillian Whyte, most fans and pundits are sceptical.

Should Fury lose to Whyte (28-2, 19 knockouts), a result that most would deem a major upset, the Britons would almost certainly face off for a second time.

However, if Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) wins, the likelihood is that the 33-year-old will be set for a unification bout.

Oleksandr Usyk is the reigning WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion, having taken the titles from Anthony Joshua in September.

The undefeated Ukrainian outpointed the Briton with relative ease at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, leading “AJ” to quickly trigger a rematch clause.

Here’s how the heavyweight landscape could pan out in coming months:

Who is Tyson Fury fighting next?

Dillian Whyte can succeed against Tyson Fury where Deontay Wilder failed

Thursday 21 April 2022 17:58 , Sports Staff

Dillian Whyte is a better boxer than Deontay Wilder, writes Alex Pattle. That assertion has drawn some incredulous responses from casual followers of the sport in recent days, but it is far from unfounded. Whyte, 34, may not hit as hard as Wilder – perhaps no one on Earth does – but the Briton is still a powerful puncher.

Just ask Alexander Povetkin, Derek Chisora, even Anthony Joshua whom Whyte stopped in an amateur meeting between the rivals. Nineteen of Whyte’s 28 wins have come via knockout, and the “Bodysnatcher” does a far better job at setting up the decisive strike than Wilder does.

Whyte, 11 years a professional, has cleaner footwork than Wilder, a greater ring IQ, and he is acquainted with Fury’s skillset from the compatriots’ time as sparring partners. Of course Fury’s game has evolved, as has Whyte’s, but their shared rounds in the ring will count for something. And when attempting to solve a puzzle as mystifying as beating Fury, ‘something’ is a start.

More below on how Whyte can succeed against Fury where Wilder failed:

Whyte can cause chaos against Fury and succeed where Wilder failed

Tommy Fury gives verdict on Dillian Whyte

Thursday 21 April 2022 17:43 , Alex Pattle

Tommy Fury has labelled Dillian Whyte as “just a heavyweight who can punch” and maintains he “hasn’t got a prayer” ahead of his heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury.

Tyson will make his UK return after four years against WBC mandatory challenger Whyte this Saturday in front of 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.

Tommy, who has been training with Tyson and fights on his half-brother’s undercard, told SunSport: “For me, this fight is a nice homecoming for Tyson, I don’t see it going past six rounds.

“I feel like Tyson is just a cut above this man, Dillian Whyte is no Deontay Wilder in my book, he’s going to try and he’s going to come and give it his best shot.

“But I just don’t think his best shot is good enough. Especially if Tyson comes into this fight how he’s been doing it in the gym, Dillian Whyte hasn’t got a prayer.”

‘Just a heavyweight who can punch’: Tommy Fury on Dillian Whyte

Mike Tyson beats up plane passenger who was harassing him

Thursday 21 April 2022 17:36 , Alex Pattle

And elsewhere in boxing...

A video has emerged in which Mike Tyson appears to strike a fellow passenger on a commercial flight.

Footage obtained by TMZ shows a man sat in the seat behind Tyson enthusiastically speaking to the former heavyweight boxing champion, leaning over the 55-year-old while doing so.

In a second clip, Tyson then appears to repeatedly punch the passenger in question, as someone can be heard saying: “Hey, Mike, come on. Stop that.”

The initial clip, which shows the man interacting with Tyson, also seems to depict the aftermath of the apparent physical altercation. Blood can be seen dripping from the man’s forehead.

More here:

Mike Tyson beats up plane passenger who was harassing him

Ricky Hatton to make return to boxing at age of 43

Thursday 21 April 2022 17:33 , Alex Pattle

In other news from the world of boxing...

Ricky Hatton has confirmed he will return to the ring for an exhibition bout, 10 years after retiring from the sport.

The “Hitman”, 43, will face 48-year-old Marco Antonio Barrera in an eight-round contest at the Manchester Arena on 2 July.

Taking to Twitter to announce the news, the Manchester-born fighter said: “I can confirm my return to the ring.

“Join me for a huge party night - with top music acts - in Manchester on July 2. #HitmanRises. It’s not how you fall, it’s how you rise…”

Hatton has not fought since he was knocked out by Vyacheslav Senchenko in his final professional bout back in 2012.

More here:

Ricky Hatton to return to boxing at 43

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte prize money and purse split explained

Thursday 21 April 2022 16:49 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren won the purse bid with his effort of approximately £30million, which beat the £23m put forward by Dillian Whyte’s promoter Eddie Hearn. Both were record bids in the history of boxing.

An 80/20 per cent purse split was agreed in favour of champion Fury, though the split only relates to 90 per cent of the overall winning bid (£27m) – because the promoter must deposit the other 10 per cent.

As such, Fury will thus take home approximately £21.5m, while Whyte receives around £5.5m.

The winner will receive the 10 per cent deposit (£3m).

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte prize money: How much will heavyweights earn for fight?

Fury vs Whyte is a personal rivalry to be settled in front of the world

Thursday 21 April 2022 16:34 , Alex Pattle

It will finally be Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium in a very personal fight under the eyes of a global audience, writes Steve Bunce.

Fans will travel to London in hope, hate and belief to sit under the glowing bar that fills the gap between ring and sky at the stadium; they will be lucky witnesses to a night of history.

At some point close to 11pm, the night will be lit by 94,000 fanatics holding up their phones to create our unique boxing milky way of sparkles; then the flames will come. Everybody will feel the heat.

In the tunnels at Wembley, the first of the two fighters will have left his safe dressing room and will be shuffling to the point of entry, and also the point of no return; the other fighter will be in one last prayer huddle. Whyte will wait, Fury will pray.

Full piece here:

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte is a personal rivalry to be settled in front of the world

Only boxing could make a hero out of Daniel Kinahan

Thursday 21 April 2022 16:15 , Alex Pattle

There is no other sport built on such great contradictions as boxing, where unimaginable bravery leads to indefensible brutality; where the spirit displayed in the centre of the ring has always been corrupted by those who profit from the shadows beyond it, writes Tom Kershaw.

It is a conflict without an end or answer that has appealed to audiences for as long as morals have rejected it, leaving it in a compelling grey area where it is impossible to reconcile the right from the wrong.

It can make boxing hard to justify at the best of times, when every great act of triumph or tragedy is open to caveat. At other junctures in its history, it has regularly reduced the sport to something verging on irredeemable.

Another one of those eruptions occurred last week when Daniel Kinahan, by now an ubiquitous influence at boxing’s highest echelons, was sanctioned by the US Treasury for being the alleged leader of a cartel responsible for “smuggling deadly narcotics to Europe”.

Full piece here:

Only boxing could make a hero out of Daniel Kinahan

MTK Global to ‘cease operations’ following Daniel Kinahan allegations

Thursday 21 April 2022 16:00 , Alex Pattle

The boxing management company MTK Global is “to cease operations” by the end of the month following the sanctioning of its founder Daniel Kinahan by the United States government.

Kinahan was last week named as the alleged leader of a cartel responsible for smuggling drugs into Europe and the US Drug Enforcement Agency has offered rewards of up to £3.8million for information leading to his arrest.

The Irishman, who has no criminal convictions and has always denied any wrongdoing, co-founded MTK Global, one of world boxing’s biggest management companies with a stable of around 200 fighters, in 2012.

Kinahan appeared to cut ties with MTK Global in 2017, although Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has suggested in recent days that he was still involved in the operations of the company.

Tyson Fury, who was listed on MTK Global’s website as one of its fighters, said on Tuesday that he had “absolutely zero” business with Kinahan.

The announcement around MTK Global’s future came during Fury and Dillian Whyte’s pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, but not at the press conference itself.

More here:

MTK Global to ‘cease operations’ following Daniel Kinahan allegations

Wembley beef up security for Fury vs Whyte after Euro 2020 final trouble

Thursday 21 April 2022 15:45 , Alex Pattle

Stringent security measures will be in place for Tyson Fury’s heavyweight clash against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

Sniffer dogs will be present outside the venue in an attempt to prevent fans from bringing cocaine into the event.

There will also be extra police inside and outside the stadium, along with an increased number of security and stewards as the authorities look to avoid drug and drink-fuelled violence.

With 94,000 fans set to attend the fight, it is to become the largest boxing event ever staged in Britain.

And that brings with it the biggest test for organisers since the heavily disrupted Euro 2020 final between England and Italy last summer.

More here:

Wembley beef up security for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte after Euro 2020 trouble

The bloody fairytale behind Dillian Whyte’s long journey to Tyson Fury

Thursday 21 April 2022 15:35 , Alex Pattle

The boxing story has been told before many times – about the bullets, the blood, the underdog, the sacrifices, the belief and the wait for justice in a ring.

Dillian Whyte has made the tale his own, writes Steve Bunce.

Whyte removed a bullet from his leg once with a knife. He never wanted to bother his beloved mother. He sewed up a slash wound for the same reason. On the streets of south London, Whyte was shot twice, stabbed three times and was a proud father at 13. He was a ruthless baby having babies.

“I’m not meant to be here,” Whyte said last week in Portugal. He is right.

All you need to know about the WBC heavyweight title challenger:

The bloody fairytale behind Dillian Whyte’s long journey to Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte weigh-in scheduled for Friday

Thursday 21 April 2022 15:25 , Alex Pattle

A reminder that Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte will hit the scales tomorrow at the official weigh-in for their heavyweight title fight this Saturday night.

Tyson Fury reiterates he will retire after Dillian Whyte showdown

Thursday 21 April 2022 15:20 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury has reiterated he will retire after Saturday’s world heavyweight title fight with Dillian Whyte and brushed off the latest no-show by the mandatory challenger.

An open workout took place on Tuesday in the shadows of Wembley Stadium, which is set to be attended by 94,000 spectators this weekend.

Fury was put through his paces by trainer Sugarhill Steward and insisted afterwards the domestic contest with Whyte will be the last of a professional career which started in 2008.

“It’s been a long old journey, ups and downs in my career, lots of ups and downs. I’m coming up to 34, 20 years as a boxer, that’s enough for anybody. There’s plenty of other stuff I need to do like look after my kids and wife and enjoy them.”

More here:

Tyson Fury reiterates he will retire after Dillian Whyte showdown

Tyson Fury asks Anthony Joshua to be in his corner for Dillian Whyte fight

Thursday 21 April 2022 15:10 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury has invited Anthony Joshua to be in his corner for Saturday’s heavyweight title fight against Dillian Whyte.

Fury defends the WBC belt against fellow Briton Whyte at Wembley Stadium in front of 94,000 fans.

And Fury, 33, has offered for Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn – who also promotes Whyte – to be among those in attendance.

“Yeah, they’re invited, they can be my guests. I’ve got a couple of tickets there,” Fury told iFL TV.

“I’ll give one to Eddie out of my ticket allocation and I’ll give two to AJ, because he needs two – the fatness of him these days! I’ll give him a couple of tickets that I’ll pay for, they can come as my personal guests.

“AJ, he can help in the corner with me if he wants. I know he don’t like Dillian Whyte, so he can if he wants.”

Tyson Fury asks Anthony Joshua to be in his corner for Dillian Whyte fight

Tyson Fury quizzed over relationship with Daniel Kinahan

Thursday 21 April 2022 15:00 , Alex Pattle

Tyson Fury has refused to reveal whether or not he has ended his relationship with Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of a cartel responsible for “smuggling deadly narcotics to Europe”.

Fury, who defends his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte on Saturday, is believed to have been advised by Kinahan in recent years.

Kinahan was sanctioned by the US Treasury last week for his alleged role in the afore-mentioned drug smuggling, and the US Drug Enforcement Agency has offered rewards of up to £3.8million for information leading to the arrest of Kinahan, his brother or his father. Shortly after the sanctions were imposed, Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum claimed he had paid a similar amount to one of Kinahan’s companies, owing to the Irishman’s role as an advisor to the heavyweight champion. Kinahan has no criminal convictions and has always denied any wrongdoing.

During an open workout at Wembley Boxpark on Tuesday, Fury was asked about his relationship with Kinahan by Neil Barker of SNTV.

“That’s none of your business and none of anybody else’s business, I don’t think. Is it?” Fury replied. “My business is my business, your business is yours.

“Like I say, it’s got nothing to do with me in boxing. I’m just a stupid boxer who gets punched in the face for a living. If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t be here, would I?”

More from Fury here:

‘I’m just a stupid boxer’: Tyson Fury quizzed over relationship with Daniel Kinahan

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte attendance: How many fans at Wembley Stadium for title fight?

Thursday 21 April 2022 14:50 , Luke Baker

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte will finally settle their rivalry this Saturday when they go head-to-head in a heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium.

One of the biggest all-British fights in heavyweight history, the main-event contest pits WBC champion Fury against challenger Whyte, who is looking to hand his compatriot the first loss of his professional career.

While Fury has set out to antagonise his former sparring partner all throughout the build-up to the bout in the English capital, Whyte has largely elected to stay silent.

The 34-year-old finally spoke out this week, however, saying: “[Fury] can’t get in my head. Even if he gets in my head, he’s only gonna find a lot of disturbance in there.”

Here’s all you need to know about the fight, including how many fans are expected at Wembley:

How many fans are at Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte?

Tyson Fury claims teammate Joseph Parker is back-up opponent for Dillian Whyte fight

Thursday 21 April 2022 14:41 , Luke Baker

Tyson Fury has claimed that training partner Joseph Parker will be a back-up fighter for this Saturday’s heavyweight title fight against Dillian Whyte.

Fury is set to defend the WBC belt against fellow Briton Whyte in a main-event contest at Wembley Stadium, with 94,000 fans expected to be present.

Fury has revealed, however, that plans are in place in case either he or Whyte is unable to compete due to a last-minute injury or unforeseen circumstance.

“We always have a standby opponent for these big shows, because you never know happens,” Fury told iFL TV this week.

“The [other] guy could fall over and break his foot or whatever, break his arm. So, there’s always got to be a standby. It’s the same this time, we have a stand-in opponent just in case [Whyte] doesn’t fight.”

Tyson Fury claims teammate Joseph Parker is back-up opponent for Dillian Whyte fight

Dillian Whyte can cause chaos against Tyson Fury and succeed where Deontay Wilder failed

Thursday 21 April 2022 14:35 , Luke Baker

There are some sporting moments that the mind cannot project until they have materialised, writes Alex Pattle.

Across 10 years – 27 fights being the pugilists’ metric in this case – Tyson Fury had danced around, past and through opponents.

He had safely navigated his first 16 fights without encountering any significant adversity, and even in his 17th outing when he was knocked down for the first time, Fury was at once back to his feet, disregarding Neven Pajkic’s ferocious haymaker in a manner that seemed to suck all spirit out of the Serb. One round later, Fury had stopped him.

Still, the visual now existed: Fury falling, his 6ft 9in frame collapsing to the canvas.

Read Alex’s full preview of the fight here:

Whyte can cause chaos against Fury and succeed where Wilder failed

‘If this goes off, I’m ready to swing’: Dillian Whyte reveals mindset during Tyson Fury press conference

Thursday 21 April 2022 14:33 , Luke Baker

Dillian Whyte was prepared to match Tyson Fury’s energy ahead of their first pre-fight face-off, saying he thought: “If this goes off, I’m ready to swing.”

Fury defends the WBC heavyweight title against his fellow Briton on Saturday night, with 94,000 fans expected to be in attendance at Wembley Stadium.

The venue hosted Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference, which Whyte attended despite having skipped the first press conference last month – as well as Tuesday’s open workout. As such, it was the first time that Fury, 33, and Whyte had gone face-to-face since the bout was announced.

Proceedings were cordial until the final moments, when Fury’s father John began to shout at a member of Whyte’s team. Fury held back his father, while Whyte also ensured cooler heads prevailed.

‘If this goes off, I’m ready to swing’: Dillian Whyte on Tyson Fury press conference