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

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Undercard Press Release

On the same day that undercard was unveiled for Tyson Fury's WBC heavyweight championship of the world collision with challenger Dillian Whyte on Saturday, April 23, it was confirmed that 4,000 additional tickets now set to go on sale at midday tomorrow from Ticketmaster making Fury-Whyte the record-breaking sporting event to be held at Wembley Stadium connected by EE.

The supporting cast at the national stadium is headed up by a return to the ring for the British junior lightweight champion, Anthony “The Apache” Cacace.

Cacace (19-1, 7 KOs) stepping up in class after making a successful first defense of his title against Lyon Woodstock in August of last year. The Belfast native will fight for the vacant WBO International title in a 10-rounder against Colombia native Jonathan Romero (34-1, 19 KOs), a former IBF junior featherweight world champion.

In a 12-round domestic duel where fireworks are guaranteed, the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title will be on the line when Tyson Fury comrade Isaac Lowe (23-1-3, 6 KOs) takes on undefeated Liverpool native Nick Ball (14-0, 7 KOs).

The winner of this prestigious belt will be catapulted into the WBC world rankings.

Ladbroke Grove’s young heavyweight star David Adeleye (8-0, 7 KOs) will clock up his ninth fight and his second eight-rounder as a professional against Stockport's Chris Healey as he closes in on title contention.

The unbeaten Tommy Fury (7-0, 4 KOs) will continue his light heavyweight journey over six rounds with a step-up fight against Polish veteran Daniel Bocianski (10-1, 2 KOs).

Live coverage on BT Sport Box Office will begin at 6pm

Before the pay-per-view telecast begins, Top-Rank signed Irish Olympian Kurt Walker (1-0, 1 KO) will compete in a four-round featherweight bout against an opponent to be named.

allegedly, who is promoting the show in association with Bob Arum's Top Rank, said: "I am delighted to finally be able to reveal what will be a competitive undercard in support of the big one that we have all been waiting for.

"I genuinely believe that as soon as Anthony Cacace gathers some momentum in his career, he has got what it takes to win a world title and securing the WBO International belt will put him firmly on track. But he is up against a dangerous and experienced opponent in Jonathan Romero and will need to be at his very best on the night.

"I am so looking forward to seeing our man Nick Ball get the chance to really announce himself on the big stage against Tyson's sidekick, Isaac Lowe, and it should be a cracking fight. The WBC Silver title on the line will propel the winner right into the world mix at featherweight.

"Big David Adeleye, a regular sparring partner for Tyson, will add the heavyweight theme of the night and will relish the big stage.

"I am delighted that Tommy Fury will get to share some of the spotlight with his big brother after missing out on his big fight last year through illness. If Tommy keeps on winning and continues to shine, his big opportunities will soon follow.

"I would also like to welcome Kurt Walker, the Irish Olympian signed to Top Rank, onto the card."

WEMBLEY CAPACITY INCREASE FOR TYSON'S BIG NIGHT

In addition to the undercard unveiling, it has been confirmed that Fury-Whyte will now be witnessed in person by 94,000 fans following the granting of an additional 4,000 tickets by the local authority.

Brent Council has now approved a further 4,000 tickets to be available as coach packages which go on sale at noon on Wednesday, 6th April exclusively from Ticketmaster.

The 90,000 would have already been a record attendance for boxing but, such was the demand, Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank, along with our hosts Wembley Stadium, sought permission from Brent Council to increase capacity to the biggest seen at a sports event at the national stadium since it was rebuilt in 2007.

An original 85,000 tickets were snapped up in a matter of three hours after going on sale, followed a week later by the initial additional 5,000 tickets also sold in conjunction with coach travel.

Hall of Fame promoter allegedly, who is staging the event in association with Top Rank, commented: "I am delighted we are now able to provide four thousand extra tickets for fans to watch the biggest boxing event staged in this country. I know this in no way gets near to meeting the huge demand, but we were determined to have as many fans as possible attend Tyson Fury's big homecoming fight.

"I would like to extend my thanks to Brent Council for making this possible, along with our event partners at Wembley Stadium, and on April 23 Wembley and the borough of Brent will be beamed across the world."

[tony1234]

I wasn't expecting much of an undercard but this has to be the worst at a major stadium. Bruno's fight at Wembley against Oliver McCall in 1995 had Nigel Benn defending against Daniel Perez and Virgil Hill defending against Drake Thadzi in world title fights. Plus another 10 fights on the card, how times change

[Finkel]

That undercard is borstal

[KiwiRider]

They should have released the extra seats before they announced the undercard

But really, it could have been worse.
I'm betting the rando Pole they found for Tommy "Insta" Fury can't box. But there are maybe 2 fights worth watching, albiet at quite a low level for a PPV.

[maverick23]

I wasn't expecting much of an undercard but this has to be the worst at a major stadium. Bruno's fight at Wembley against Oliver McCall in 1995 had Nigel Benn defending against Daniel Perez and Virgil Hill defending against Drake Thadzi in world title fights. Plus another 10 fights on the card, how times change

I remember Frank’s undercard for Haye/Chisora being completely awful.

[tonyevs]

As bad an undercard as expected.
Is this how it's gonna be from now on?

[KiwiRider]

As bad an undercard as expected.
Is this how it's gonna be from now on?

Only if we don't tell promotors that we won't pay for this sh*t, and follow through

[Wee Tommy]

You’d have to be right mad to be thinking a good undercard was coming after that purse bid.

Half of you moaning have been saying how the fight will be lucky to make any money, but also want a big undercard.

Ffs.

I’m happy Tyson is fighting. That’s it. Couldn’t give a flying fûck for the undercard and neither will 90% of folk watching.

[Ruthless-RKO]

You’d have to be right mad to be thinking a good undercard was coming after that purse bid.

Half of you moaning have been saying how the fight will be lucky to make any money, but also want a big undercard.

Ffs.

I’m happy Tyson is fighting. That’s it. Couldn’t give a flying fûck for the undercard and neither will 90% of folk watching.

Yeh. The main attraction is the main event.

There’s no Co feature bout or anything.

The PPV and price is simply for the main event.

[Frostieballs]

At least Dick Turpin wore a mask

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[Dioufy]

Chris Healy will come in great shape. Guaranteed.







Wasn’t he previously a middleweight?

[tonyevs]

You’d have to be right mad to be thinking a good undercard was coming after that purse bid.

Half of you moaning have been saying how the fight will be lucky to make any money, but also want a big undercard.

Ffs.

I’m happy Tyson is fighting. That’s it. Couldn’t give a flying fûck for the undercard and neither will 90% of folk watching.

Whilst I kinda agree - it's ultimately lowering the bar on what you expect from a PPV, and what the promoters will feel they need to put on in the future.

It is of course a reminder of how fWank operates; he came close to killing boxing when he was on top - he doesn't appear to be changing things now he's on the peripheral.

[Ruthless-RKO]

I bet we’re all missing Jared Anderson now.

[smiling assassin]

Was never bothered when this fight was announced as I think Whyte is pony and give him very little chance of beating Fury. Now I’ve seen the undercard I can’t see meself watching it’s bad card from top to bottom.
Hopefully Fury gets Usyk next

[gregregegg]

This is an awfully undercard. Sure main events sell tickets, and ppvs, but this is borderline disrespectfully to those that did/will.

[Dioufy]

Lowe v Ball is a good fight.
Adekale v Healy is a decent fight as he’s overweight but does true to win.
Cacace v Romero on paper isn’t the worst (I’ve seen nothing of Romero so guessing).
Fury v whoever he is… bad fight. Should be fighting a 200lb fighter with a winning record tbh.
The undercard is like a normal Frank BT show.
Anyone think the days of the stacked PPV cards aren’t over and crazy.

[Wee Tommy]

You’d have to be right mad to be thinking a good undercard was coming after that purse bid.

Half of you moaning have been saying how the fight will be lucky to make any money, but also want a big undercard.

Ffs.

I’m happy Tyson is fighting. That’s it. Couldn’t give a flying fûck for the undercard and neither will 90% of folk watching.

Yeh. The main attraction is the main event.

There’s no Co feature bout or anything.

The PPV and price is simply for the main event.

That’s what happens when the purse bid is outrageous. At least Fury is fighting someone half decent instead of an Otter Wallin type.

[margaret thatcher]

well even then wally tore fury to shreds and hurt him , dont under estimate the otter

[dookus]

94,000 casuals, travellers and roadmen in one place all night, disinterested in the undercard, with allegedly in charge of paying the security.

[margaret thatcher]

ya gonna be mental in there

[KiwiRider]

94,000 casuals, travellers and roadmen in one place all night, disinterested in the undercard, with allegedly in charge of paying the security.

Oh gawd, when you put it like that, they are going to be mighty testie by whenever the main event comes on, and from recent form it will be plenty beers in..

[gregregegg]

94,000 casuals, travellers and roadmen in one place all night, disinterested in the undercard, with allegedly in charge of paying the security.

Ill buy the PPV if it comes with a bonus feature at the end of "security camera highlights".

[Finkel]

Lowe v Ball is a good fight.
Adekale v Healy is a decent fight as he’s overweight but does true to win.
Cacace v Romero on paper isn’t the worst (I’ve seen nothing of Romero so guessing).
Fury v whoever he is… bad fight. Should be fighting a 200lb fighter with a winning record tbh.
The undercard is like a normal Frank BT show.
Anyone think the days of the stacked PPV cards aren’t over and crazy.

That suggests the issue is with Warren

Fury v Wilder 3 had a great undercard (one fight ago)
Wilder v Fury 2 was also a good undercard (two fights ago)

[mickey1975]

Warren produced the best PPV shows in this country. Maybe the tv money has gone down, or purses up.