Tyson Fury's father John has claimed that Eddie Hearn has been left "sick" over Dillian Whyte's decision to sign the contract for their heavyweight clash.
The 'Gypsy King' will now defend his heavyweight title against Whyte after the 'Body Snatcher' signed his contract to face Fury with just minor details left to iron out.
Fury is set to face Whyte on April 23 at Wembley Stadium in a show that will be promoted by Frank Warren after he won rights to the fight by trumping Hearn's bid with a £31 million offer.
Now Fury's dad John has sent a message of "respect" to Whyte after he signed the deal and is excited to be involved with his son's eight week training camp.
“He’s got his chance that he’s always wanted," Fury said during a video on his Instagram. "I knew deep down inside that he wouldn’t waste his chance, but I’m happy that Eddie Hearn’s sick because it’s not gone the way that he wanted it to go.
“I can see that, he’s making a ton of excuses, but I know deep down inside, he wanted Dillian Whyte to do something else with him. Listen, he’s shown to be his own man.
“No disrespect to him in any way, shape, or form. It’s going to be a great epic fight. Tyson is not taking anybody lightly. He’s going to train like a demon for this like anybody else because everybody has got a puncher’s chance.
“He’s a big strong lad, Dillian Whyte, and this is the first time I’ve been involved in a few years. I’m going to be there for eight weeks with Tyson, making sure things are in order, getting all the right things in the right places.
“It’s made you life-changing money because I’d do it for a lot less than that. I’d do it for hundreds of pounds, not millions, but that’s me. I’m not a dog in the road. I’m not Dillian Whyte. The man has worked hard for his No.1 position so good luck to you Dillian."
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Fury has now gone into a social media blackout as he begins to train for the clash with Whyte which will take place later this year.
Hearn regularly delivered updates on the contract saga involving Whyte largely due to Whyte's silence as he continues to play "games" with his opposition.
Fury's father John previously released a video criticising Whyte's delayed stance on the contract but the challenger managed to squeeze his signature in before the deadline.
Despite not promoting the show, Matchroom Boxing promoter Hearn has revealed he is delighted for Whyte and will be by his side to support him in any form he is called upon during the build-up.
Hearn also anticipates his charge will continue "f******" with the heavyweight champion after Fury claimed that he had demanded an extra financial incentive to attend the press conference.
