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Boxing – Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder – WBC Heavyweight Title – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. – October 9, 2021 Tyson Fury celebrates with the belts after winning the fight against Deontay Wilder REUTERS/Steve Marcus
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Boxing – Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder – WBC Heavyweight Title – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. – October 9, 2021 Tyson Fury celebrates with the belts after winning the fight against Deontay Wilder REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Last month, Frank Warren won the bids to host the heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte. This fight was constantly in the news and at one point it also looked as if this fight won’t materialize. But, the Queensberry boss winning the purse bids sealed the deal and this contest finally seemed on the line.
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However, it’s been a month almost, but this fight isn’t official yet. Also, there’s no news on the fight dates, location, and more. On top of this, fans witnessed Fury jibing after rival compatriot Whyte, on social media. But there is pin-drop silence from ‘The Body Snatcher’s end.
This entire situation has left the fans puzzled and everyone wishes to know what is the actual issue behind this fight not getting official. Recently, Dan Rafael took it to Twitter to come up with a candid take on this matter.
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Per sources, Dillian Whyte has signed contract to challenge heavyweight champ Tyson Fury April 23, per terms of purse bid & it's been sent to WBC by Monday deadline. HOWEVER, there's an issue over language related to UK tax withholding that WBC must rule on. (It's never easy).
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) February 22, 2022
The UK tax withholding seems to be a major roadblock for this fight. Also, this might be a prime reason the official posters and announcements of this fight are on hold for now.
Warren won the purse bids for a whopping $41 million. Also, with the 80-20 purse split coming into the picture, Fury is reported to make a career-high amount, banking around $32,820,000.
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Simultaneously, Dillian Whyte will bank around $8,205,000, as a part of his 20% from the purse.
Purse bids were one of the biggest points in order to iron out this fight. However, with the above numbers coming into the play, this point seems sorted. But, there’s one major issue popping up and fans would wish to see that sorted as well.
Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte – An important heavyweight tussle
Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte’s fight holds mammoth importance as the winner will have a chance to fight for the undisputed throne.
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That said, Fury and Whyte are both expected to bring in their A-game for this fight. And more than anyone else, they’ll be desperate to vanquish each other.
In the coming few weeks, the above-mentioned concern has to get resolved. Also, Whyte vs. Fury is an important fight to keep the division moving. Consequently, it’ll be intriguing to see if everything falls in place for this contest.
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