Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte: Date, potential venue, and what’s been said as contracts reportedly signed for title fight

After a lengthy delay, British boxing looks set for a major domestic showdown this Spring as Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte prepare to face off in the ring.

The pair have been expected to finalise an agreement over a title bout for some time, but a reluctance from Whyte’s camp to put pen to paper had seemingly held up the process.

According to widespread reports, however, the matter now looks to be resolved, with a deal in place to secure a highly-anticipated contest later in the year.

Here’s everything you need to know about the clash...

What’s the latest on Dillian Whyte vs Tyson Fury?

According to an update from Sky Sports, the two men have both signed contracts for their WBC heavyweight title fight.

It is understood that the agreements have been finalised and formally lodged to the WBC in the closing hours of a deadline day to get the deal done and set up the bout.

When is Dillian Whyte vs Tyson Fury?

The fight is expected to take place in April of this year.

The Sun report that the clash will happen on April 23rd, with Fury set to rake in a massive 80% of the purse.

Whyte is still expected to earn £6 million just for turning up, however, and could earn up to £9 million if he hands the Gypsy King a first-ever career defeat.

Where is Dillian Whyte vs Tyson Fury going to be held?

The fight is set to take place at Wembley.

Why is Tyson Fury fighting Dillian Whyte?

The two men are on a collision course after Whyte earned a mandatory WBC title shot following a knockout victory over Alexander Povetkin last March.

The 33-year-old currently holds the WBC interim belt as a result.

For his part, Fury retained his WBC belt with a dramatic 11th-round knockout win over Deontay Wilder in October.

The winner of Fury vs Whyte could then feasibly look to set up an undisputed world title fight later in the year, with Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk set to defend his WBA, IBF, and WBO world belts in a rematch against Anthony Joshua.

That bout is expected to take place in mid-May. Wembley and Cardiff’s Principality Stadium are understood to be the frontrunners to host the clash.

What has been said about Dillian Whyte vs Tyson Fury?

Whyte has made no secret of his desire to fight Fury in the past.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, he said: “Wherever they want the fight, whenever they want the fight, I don’t care.

“I’ve been trying to fight him for a long time. I’ve been ready to fight him for a long time.

“I just want to fight him for the world title now.”

The tone from Fury’s camp is one of typical confidence, however.

The Gypsy King’s younger brother, Tommy, told Sky Sports News: “In this game, there is levels to it - that’s just the top and bottom of it in boxing - and Dillian Whyte just isn’t at Tyson’s level.

“This will be one of Tyson’s easiest fights, because you go from Deontay Wilder who can put your lights out in one second with one punch and then you’re going over to Dillian Whyte who has not always looked the best, not always been up there.

“He’s taken a while to get this title shot, he’s got a few miles on the clock himself, he’s had a few bad knock-outs - I don’t see him posing any threat.

“It’s heavyweight boxing, anything can happen, but as far as him being the best and ruling the division, Tyson is that man and will do for however long he wants to.”

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