Footage has emerged of Tyson Fury training ahead of his expected clash with Dillian Whyte this April, with the “Gypsy King” looking sharp despite not having officially begun a camp yet.
WBC heavyweight champion Fury has been ordered to defend his belt against mandatory challenger and interim title holder Whyte, with an April date at a UK venue set to be announced soon.
On Friday, Fury said at a press conference for his new energy drink Furocity that he had not started a training camp for the fight against fellow Briton Whyte – but added that he has been training every day anyway.
And Box IQ, a boxing gym in Dubai, confirmed as much by sharing footage of Fury hitting pads this week.
In a clip posted on the gym’s Instagram page, Fury can be seen showing off quick reflexes and firing off rapid punches.
The caption to the video read: “A man with a dream that became reality, forever grateful and honored for the opportunity to be able to hold pads for the one and only @gypsyking101.
“After 15 rounds body sparring with @joeboxerparker@rocky_fielding@deanwow@daryllhall@_kai_richmond tyson jumped on the pads at the end, this man is a machine!
“Thanks for coming down to the gym a day we’ll never forget.”
At his London press conference on Friday, the 33-year-old Fury said: “I’ve not been told about the venue or an accurate date yet, I think that news is to follow soon.
“I think [promoters] Frank [Warren] and Bob [Arum] are working hard behind the scenes to get a massive venue nailed down.
“I’m happy to be home and to put on a show for everybody. I believe it’ll be the biggest sporting event in boxing that this country’s ever seen. It’s definitely gonna be in the UK. That’s for sure, there’s no ‘assuming’ about it.”
