Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte press conference LIVE: Latest updates as heavyweights face off before fight

Re-live updates from Wembley, where the heavyweight champion and his challenger faced off for the first time since their fight was announed

Dillian Whyte: Tyson Fury ‘never knocked me out or dropped me’ in old sparring sessions

For the first time since their heavyweight title fight was announced, champion Tyson Fury and challenger Dillian Whyte went face-to-face on Wednesday afternoon.

Fury puts the WBC belt on the line at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night in front of 94,000 fans, in one of the biggest contests in the history of British heavyweight boxing. Whyte (28-2, 19 knockouts) has waited a long time for a shot at world heavyweight glory, and it finally arrives on the grandest stage as the Jamaican-born Londoner looks to become the first man to defeat Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs).

Whyte snubbed the first pre-fight press conference last month, electing to stay in Portugal to focus on his training for the bout instead. While the 34-year-old finally broke a long silence this week, saying among other things that Fury’s “mouth is like a toilet”, Whyte was not present at Tuesday’s open workouts at Wembley Boxpark. The challenger attended on Wednesday afternoon, however, marking the first time that he and Fury faced off since their title fight was made official earlier this year. All that is left are Friday’s weigh-ins and Saturday’s long-awaited heavyweight clash.

Re-live updates from the final Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte press conference, below.

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte press conference

• Heavyweights face-to-face for first time since fight was made
• The bloody fairytale behind Whyte’s journey to fight Fury
• Fury coy on relationship with alleged crime boss Kinahan
• Cordial press conference ends in heated fashion
• Whyte hits out at ‘idiot’ John Fury for press conference confrontation

[20 April 2022 18:10 · Alex Pattle]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

Dillian Whyte has branded Tyson Fury’s father John an “idiot” after the 57-year-old had to be held back by his son at Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference.

Proceedings were surprisingly cordial, right up until the face-off, during which John Fury began to shout at a member of Whyte’s team. Tyson Fury held back his father, while Whyte also prevented the scene from escalating into something physical.

“Tyson Fury’s dad needs to relax,” Whyte told BT Sport afterwards. “My man’s 600 years old and he’s coming forward, and they’re trying not to let my guys enter the stage.

“I said to him: ‘John, calm down, you’re an adult. You keep shouting and screaming like a child. This is me and your son’s day. Why are you getting involved?’ He’s trying to get in front of his son.”

More from Whyte here:

[20 April 2022 16:00 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

Tyson Fury is 3/13 on to win the fight on Saturday night. Dillian Whyte is as wide as 47/10, with the draw around 50/1.

Imagine if it ends up a draw?!

[20 April 2022 15:55 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

Here is the moment Fury and Whyte calmed down their entourages as tempers threatened to flare up during the face off.

Could have been ugly, but the fighters kept it amicable.

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[20 April 2022 15:50 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

Frank Warren has confirmed that the contractual issues between himself and Dillian Whyte’s team were resolved earlier this week.

This meant Whyte agreed to fly over for the press conference today, having previously not shown up to the open workout on Tuesday.

[20 April 2022 15:45 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

Wembley ready. Tyson and Dillian look raring to go as they acclimatize themselves to the scene at the national stadium.

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[20 April 2022 15:40 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

So, fight predictions? Tyson Fury is the heavy favourite with the bookies but Dillian Whyte should never be underestimated.

He has the style to cause the WBC champion major problems.

[20 April 2022 15:34 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte take to the Wembley turf ahead of their fight inside the huge stadium on Saturday night.

Mouthwatering.

[20 April 2022 15:29 · Dylan Terry]

Fury’s representatives MTK Global cease operations

During that press conference, MTK Global, who represent Tyson Fury and also have links to alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan, has ceased operations.

What a time to announce that.

[20 April 2022 15:26 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

There has been a lot of talk ahead of this fight. But putting all that aside, clearly there is respect between both men.

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[20 April 2022 15:24 · Dylan Terry]

Fury vs Whyte press conference

A reminder that the fighters are expected to ring walk around 10pm on Saturday night in front of 94,000 people at Wembley Stadium.

Dillian Whyte will walk first as he is the challenger, followed shortly after by WBC champion Tyson Fury.