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Charlie Wilson

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte confirmed with likely venue named for blockbuster fight

Tyson Fury has appeared to confirmed as he'll defend his WBC title against Dillian Whyte.

The WBC had mandated Fury to defend his heavyweight title against his fellow Brit.

However, purse bids were delayed for the fourth time, leaving the Gypsy King frustrated as he posted his anger in the form of videos on social media.

It comes amid speculation regarding the future of the Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch, with Joshua reported to have a £15m offer on the table to step aside.

However, it looks to be that this will no longer be needed, as Fury will come up against Whyte with the fight expected to be held in April.

Details are yet to be announced, but it is believed that the fight will take place in mid-April. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff has previously been touted as a potential venue.

Posting on social media, Fury warned Whyte that he's going to be 'annihilated' before sharing a promotional image for the fight on Instagram.

Fury wrote: "Who else can’t wait for the fight. The best of Britain."

Fury had earlier said: "I can't wait to punch Dillian Whyte's face right in mate. I'm going to give him the best hiding he's ever had in his life boy. Dillian Whyte, train hard sucker because you're getting annihilated bum."

It could be Fury's first fight in the UK for almost four years - having spent the last few years fighting in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

A homecoming would likely be brief, however, as a unification fight with either Usyk or Joshua has Saudi Arabia as the favourites to host.

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