Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte will get a special new 'Union Belt' as well as the world titles.Fury's WBC and Ring magazine heavyweight belts were already on the line when he meets Whyte in the ring for their long-awaited grudge match.And now the WBC, who often produce specially created titles, have added a commemorative one-off strap to the all-British contest.The design features a Union Jack flag as the centrepiece with the customary flags of the world decorated around it.A white strap contrasts the traditional green WBC belt and is emblazoned with English roses on either side.A WBC statement read: "The World Boxing Council proudly announces the Union Belt."This unique belt will be presented as a special trophy to the winner of the highly anticipated fight between WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and WBC interim Heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte."The Union belt extols special elements to celebrate and commemorate the United Kingdom through boxing."What are your thoughts on the belt?
Let us know in the comments section.Fury responded on social media, writing: "The red rose of Lancashire."But Whyte continued his online silence which has rumbled on for months.And the Body Snatcher could yet prevent the belt from being put on the line because he still hasn't signed the contract for the fight.The WBC have awarded Whyte just 20 per cent of the purse, equating to £6million, and gave him a deadline of Saturday 19 February to respond.Fury called on his rival to agree to the terms earlier this week but at the time of writing, that has not happened.If the bout does go ahead, it looks like it could be held at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, also rumoured.Regardless, Fury has said.
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