Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte | BT PPV - 23 April 2022

[Ruthless-RKO]

I have to say I didn't think this would sell very quick without a good undercard.

But I didn't think tickets would be as cheap. Thought he Bob influence would be squeezing every penny out of the gate, fair when youv sunk 40 million in. But I guess they couldn't risk not selling out and that putting a dampener on hype and ppv.

If your looking to maximise gate then selling out in 3 hours means you failed. Means you should of made them all more expensive... Add 12 bucks a ticket there's another million bucks.... If you can add 50 well there another 4 million....

Hope they can add to 100,000. Fwank would literally start levitating with smugness, after some gloomy years I love seeing fwank thrive.

If it was 20k arena then they would have been proved higher.

But stadium fights, you usually get it more spread out.

[Oiky]

Whytes just being a div imo

Nothing new there. Hopefully fury beats him handily and that's that

100%

[magnus]

Frank's last IFL vid seems to have been removed from YouTube..

[emallini]

He disrespected the media who came out to cover the fight, by not having the decency to attend the conference.

Why would you fly all the way from Portugal for a press conference you were not contractually obliged to attend and would draw no benefit from whatsoever? Whyte would be disrespecting himself by showing up IMO and that's a lot worse than 'disrespecting' the YouTubers who are making a living out of his sweat.

Such a weird opinion. Everyone turns up for press conferences.

[CaptainSpacerod]

It’’ll have to be indoors. These two can’t sell out a 50k plus stadium.

Mickey was correct. Mickey also warned you that Catterall was a nightmare for Taylor. I'm getting bored of this site.....

[daz74]

I have to say I didn't think this would sell very quick without a good undercard.

But I didn't think tickets would be as cheap. Thought he Bob influence would be squeezing every penny out of the gate, fair when youv sunk 40 million in. But I guess they couldn't risk not selling out and that putting a dampener on hype and ppv.

If your looking to maximise gate then selling out in 3 hours means you failed. Means you should of made them all more expensive... Add 12 bucks a ticket there's another million bucks.... If you can add 50 well there another 4 million....

Hope they can add to 100,000. Fwank would literally start levitating with smugness, after some gloomy years I love seeing fwank thrive.

fwank is broke and loads of his fighters have left him, hardly thriving

[jimmystone]

I have to say I didn't think this would sell very quick without a good undercard.

But I didn't think tickets would be as cheap. Thought he Bob influence would be squeezing every penny out of the gate, fair when youv sunk 40 million in. But I guess they couldn't risk not selling out and that putting a dampener on hype and ppv.

If your looking to maximise gate then selling out in 3 hours means you failed. Means you should of made them all more expensive... Add 12 bucks a ticket there's another million bucks.... If you can add 50 well there another 4 million....

Hope they can add to 100,000. Fwank would literally start levitating with smugness, after some gloomy years I love seeing fwank thrive.

fwank is broke and loads of his fighters have left him, hardly thriving

Broke? I wouldn't mind being a quid behind him.

[Blueprint]

Frank's last IFL vid seems to have been removed from YouTube..

The one where he called Whytes solicitor a twat?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Frank's last IFL vid seems to have been removed from YouTube..

The one where he called Whytes solicitor a twat?

Yeh. Only Frank’s allowed to sue. Haha

[Dioufy]

I did it against my better judgment.
X2 coach tickets to sit in the skies -250 for 2.
Wish me luck.

[daz74]

Assume Ekow Essuman will move from the Derby card to this card ?

[Manchester Hitman]

Assume Ekow Essuman will move from the Derby card to this card ?

I think Essuman will probably be on the Andrade - Parker card as he’s from just down the road in Notts

[Ruthless-RKO]

Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Will Have Neutral Judges, Says Warren

allegedly, co-promoter of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, indicates that there won't be any British judges for the upcoming fight with Dillian Whyte.

Fury will make a mandatory defense against Whyte on April 23 at Wembley Stadium in London.

There has been a mountain of controversy over the scoring for last month's junior welterweight bout between undisputed champion Josh Taylor and challenger Jack Catterall.

Taylor won a close twelve round split decision, in a fight where many observers had the fight scored for Catterall.

To avoid any controversy, there will be neutral judges for the fight.

"There will be neutral judges for this fight. It's not an issue, it's agreed. It's done. Contrary to what my PR man, Eddie [Hearn], has been putting out there, it's been done," Warren told IFL TV.

The British Board of Boxing Control is currently investigating the scoring of Taylor vs. Catterall.

Warren would like to see incompetent judges punished.

"You change it by making people accountable. You do what they do with football referees. If a football referees screws for any reason or he's not put in a good performance or a couple of performances, then the Football League, the Premier League, whoever it may be, the association, they look at it and then they decide what they're going to do," Warren said.

"And invariably, if they feel it's appropriate, they downgrade them. You have to do something, you can't just let them keep rolling over onto the next one. And just say, 'We're going to have an inquiry, we're going to have a chat about it at the next board meeting.' Have a chat the next board meeting and say, All right, that was bad.' And they appoint someone again for a big fight. That can't happen anymore. It's got to stop."

[dookus]

Fury cancels the BBBC

[Ruthless-RKO]

Oh no!

Hearn has spoken.

He says Whyte will KO Fury in the 11th..

[mickey1975]

Oh no!

Hearn has spoken.

He says Whyte will KO Fury in the 11th..

Let's just hope Haye doesn't tip Tyson.

[gregregegg]

Fury based in America trying to get some "nuetral" (American) judges...

[Ruthless-RKO]

Hearn: Fury Knows How Much Bigger He'd Be If I Was Promoting Him

John, posted a video on social media saying he was “happy because Eddie Hearn’s sick” at the fight happening.

And the Matchroom Chairman has now responded to the comments.

“Tyson Fury and John Fury I like them,” Hearn told Pro Boxing Fans.

“Also, they’re not idiots. They know how much bigger he would be if I was promoting him. They know I’m the best promoter in the world.

“But, we’ve always had this little bit of back and forward, back and forward. I think they’re both very entertaining and I think Dillian Whyte is going to beat Tyson Fury.”

[unknownman79]

Hearns finished he's in a worse way than if he had a contract at channel 5. Dazn is worthless in the uk.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Hearns finished he's in a worse way than if he had a contract at channel 5. Dazn is worthless in the uk.

He just sounds so bitter now days

[maverick23]

Hearns finished he's in a worse way than if he had a contract at channel 5. Dazn is worthless in the uk.

I’m not sure how you work that one out but he’s definitely coming across more bitter than he has previously.

[Coco]

Hearns finished he's in a worse way than if he had a contract at channel 5. Dazn is worthless in the uk.

DAZN is a global brand and as long as they keep bankrolling him it's all good.

If the time comes when DAZN goes bust his challenge would to find another platform elsewhere, but I am sure he would have already made a fortune.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte locked in for VADA drug testing

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte stand locked into random VADA drug testing for their April 23rd heavyweight title showdown.

World Boxing Council chiefs confirmed the situation alongside the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency for the Wembley Stadium battle.

The WBC said: “Everything is gearing up to April 23rd, with the almighty clash of the titans.

“The fight between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Interim WBC Champion Dillian Whyte at London’s Wembley Stadium.

“With their sights fixed on this king-sized commitment of proving who’s supreme, both are deeply ensconced in diligent preparation.

FURY WHYTE DRUG TESTING

“Complying with all the protocols established by the WBC, both boxers have shown their total willingness to cooperate with all the requirements of VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association).

“Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are active members of the Clean Boxing Program. (CBP).



“Everyone should note that the priority of the WBC is to work on education and awareness to help everyone involved in the sport. To learn the dangers of the use of performance-enhancing substances (PED), which create serious health problems in ongoing and later life.

“The program is ambitious and caring. Its main objective, apart from testing, is to educate, advise and guide athletes about the terrible disadvantages that doping can cause.

“As well as the strict penalties of testing positive for prohibited substances, in or out of competition.

“We recognize and applaud the willingness that both boxers and their work teams have shown.

“This emphasizes to everyone their commitment to the well-being and respect of our beloved sport.”

CAPACITY

Promoter allegedly has also confirmed that Fury vs. Whyte has sold 90,000 tickets ahead of next month. They await the green light for a 100,000 capacity on the night.

Fury has begun his training camp for the second defense of his green and gold belt. Whyte has been largely silent since the fight’s purse bid landed.

[garethhop]

Hearns finished he's in a worse way than if he had a contract at channel 5. Dazn is worthless in the uk.

DAZN is a global brand and as long as they keep bankrolling him it's all good.

If the time comes when DAZN goes bust his challenge would to find another platform elsewhere, but I am sure he would have already made a fortune.

On a personal level, Eddie will of course be absolutely fine, and the Canelo stuff is great for him. And the switch to a PPV model suits him just fine. And he still has the single strongest stable of fighters in the UK (albeit nowhere near what he used to have).

But he and Matchroom Boxing have not looked as weak as this for a long time in the UK. They have three stars (AJ, Whyte and Benn), one of whom is fighting on BT next and the other of whom has no broadcasting deal.

Sky Sports firmly remains the premier place for people to watch boxing when the right fights are made - Brook/Khan, Taylor/Catterall, Williams/Eubank.

Increasingly other fighters are fighting on other platforms and it will be interesting to consider by the middle of the year, on what channels did the biggest fights in the UK take place on. In days gone by, 80/90% would have been on Matchroom on Sky. DAZN will have nothing like that position.

And DAZN is not in a strong market position in the UK with all kind of external threats that the other established broadcasters don't have, and it's nothing like the disruptive sports broadcasting force it once looked like it would be. It's going to try and make it's money in a different way.

Don't think we could have predicted just how badly Hearn's vision would go so quickly wrong (even though some pointed out at the time this was going to happen....)

[TheLeprechaun]

He disrespected the media who came out to cover the fight, by not having the decency to attend the conference.

Why would you fly all the way from Portugal for a press conference you were not contractually obliged to attend and would draw no benefit from whatsoever? Whyte would be disrespecting himself by showing up IMO and that's a lot worse than 'disrespecting' the YouTubers who are making a living out of his sweat.

Such a weird opinion. Everyone turns up for press conferences.

If Whytes purse is fixed and he isn't getting any PPV money (This is what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong), then I don't see why he should turn up to promote the fight and make everyone else money when he doesn't have to. "Everyone turns up for press conferences" is a flimsy argument. I think Whyte outplayed them and caught them by surprise and having no build up between the fighters will definitely affect PPV sales. I'm sure this will be rectified in future contracts because Wazza got stung here by Whyte. I wonder if mandatory attendance at press conferences and press interviews can be put into contracts.