Tyson Fury weighs less than a stone heavier than his opponent Dillian White for the huge match for the British heavyweight title in front of over 94,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
The 33-year-old ‘Gypsy King’ puts his belt on the WBC against the rival of the British and the highest-ranking contender White, who has been waiting for years for his chance for a world title.
Fury came in with 12lbs lighter than his last match against Deontay Wilder in October with 264.8lbs. White, meanwhile, weighed 253.25 pounds, 6 pounds heavier than his victory in the rematch against Alexander Povetkin last March.
Image: Fury and White exchange hats while watching at Boxpark Wembley on Friday
Fury and White played the role of peacekeepers after tensions rose and threatened to boil between fighters’ environments on Thursday, but things went smoothly during the weigh-in, with the two fighters rejoicing with each other and even exchanging hats while watching. .
“I am so happy to be back here (UK) to fight at Wembley Stadium and all of you (fans) have managed to make it happen,” Fury told BT Sport. “Congratulations to Dillian White and his team, truly professional men.
“We’re going to do a show, it’s going to be a war – don’t worry about it.”
Asked about the importance of his weight, White said: “Nothing, some battles are different. They are fighting a bigger man, much heavier than me.
“We’re ready for war, believe me. I’m not worried about what he’s doing.”
Fury will make a second title defense, which he won in February 2020, ending Wilder’s reign as WBC heavyweight world champion.
He has an unbeaten record of 31 wins and a draw, with 22 knockouts, while White has 28 wins with 19 knockouts and two defeats.
If you would like to purchase Tyson Fury vs. Dillian White from the BT Sport Box Office on April 23, 2022, please visit www.sky.com/boxoffice/btsport.
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