Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte press conference LIVE: Latest updates as heavyweights face off before fight
Re-live updates from Wembley, where the heavyweight champion and his challenger faced off for the first time since their fight was announed
For the first time since their heavyweight title fight was announced, champion Tyson Fury and challenger Dillian Whyte went face-to-face on Wednesday afternoon.
Fury puts the WBC belt on the line at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night 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 snubbed the first pre-fight press conference last month, electing to stay in Portugal to focus on his training for the bout instead. While the 34-year-old finally broke a long silence this week, saying among other things that Fury’s “mouth is like a toilet”, Whyte was not present at Tuesday’s open workouts at Wembley Boxpark. The challenger attended on Wednesday afternoon, however, marking the first time that he and Fury faced off since their title fight was made official earlier this year. All that is left are Friday’s weigh-ins and Saturday’s long-awaited heavyweight clash.
Re-live updates from the final Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte press conference, below.
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Fury vs Whyte press conference
Dillian Whyte has branded Tyson Fury’s father John an “idiot” after the 57-year-old had to be held back by his son at Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference.
Proceedings were surprisingly cordial, right up until the face-off, during which John Fury began to shout at a member of Whyte’s team. Tyson Fury held back his father, while Whyte also prevented the scene from escalating into something physical.
“Tyson Fury’s dad needs to relax,” Whyte told BT Sport afterwards. “My man’s 600 years old and he’s coming forward, and they’re trying not to let my guys enter the stage.
“I said to him: ‘John, calm down, you’re an adult. You keep shouting and screaming like a child. This is me and your son’s day. Why are you getting involved?’ He’s trying to get in front of his son.”
More from Whyte here:
Dillian Whyte hits out at ‘idiot’ John Fury for press conference confrontation
A cordial press conference ended with Tyson Fury’s father being held back by his son
Fury vs Whyte press conference
Tyson Fury is 3/13 on to win the fight on Saturday night. Dillian Whyte is as wide as 47/10, with the draw around 50/1.
Imagine if it ends up a draw?!
Fury vs Whyte press conference
Here is the moment Fury and Whyte calmed down their entourages as tempers threatened to flare up during the face off.
Could have been ugly, but the fighters kept it amicable.
Fury vs Whyte press conference
Frank Warren has confirmed that the contractual issues between himself and Dillian Whyte’s team were resolved earlier this week.
This meant Whyte agreed to fly over for the press conference today, having previously not shown up to the open workout on Tuesday.
Fury vs Whyte press conference
Wembley ready. Tyson and Dillian look raring to go as they acclimatize themselves to the scene at the national stadium.
Fury vs Whyte press conference
So, fight predictions? Tyson Fury is the heavy favourite with the bookies but Dillian Whyte should never be underestimated.
He has the style to cause the WBC champion major problems.
Fury vs Whyte press conference
Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte take to the Wembley turf ahead of their fight inside the huge stadium on Saturday night.
Mouthwatering.
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During that press conference, MTK Global, who represent Tyson Fury and also have links to alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan, has ceased operations.
What a time to announce that.
Fury vs Whyte press conference
There has been a lot of talk ahead of this fight. But putting all that aside, clearly there is respect between both men.
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