Tyson Fury to fight Dillian Whyte as date and venue confirmed

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Tyson Fury will face Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23.Promoter Frank Warren has promised a ‘huge occasion for sport in this country’ after the bout was finally made official.The WBC heavyweight champion will defend his title at the national stadium against his mandatory challenger.Warren said: "Tyson Fury coming home to fight under the arch at Wembley Stadium is a fitting reward for the No.1 heavyweight in the world following his exploits across the Atlantic in his epic trilogy against Deontay Wilder.“The fact that this mandatory defence of his WBC title comes against another Brit only adds to the occasion.“They are two of the biggest characters in British sport and both normally have plenty to say for themselves."It is going to be an incredible night and a huge occasion for sport in this country that will capture the imagination of fans right across the world."Warren and Queensberry Promotions won the purse bid to stage the fight with a record offer of £30.58m.Fury, 33, and Whyte will split the pot with 80 per cent going to the defending champion.The Gypsy King has not fought in the UK since he outpointed Francesco Pianeta in Belfast back in August 2018.He has since gone over to America for three fights with Deontay Wilder and also wins over Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin.US promoter Bob Arum said: “Tyson Fury conquered America, and it is only fitting that he defends the heavyweight championship in a packed Wembley Stadium.“Dillian Whyte has called for this fight for years, and while he is a deserving challenger, no heavyweight can match ‘The Gypsy King.’“This is going to be a momentous night of boxing with tens of thousands of fans in attendance at Wembley Stadium.”Whyte, 34, has not fought since he got.