Via Jack Tiernan: There is growing speculation on social media that Dillian Whyte is preparing to withdraw from the fight with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury due to dissatisfaction with the 80/20 split.
Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs) and his promoter Eddie Hearn haven’t said a word since they lost their wallet bid last Friday to promoters Frank Warren, Bob Arum and Top Rank.
It was initially assumed that Whyte’s silence was a sign that he would sulk and choose not to help in his title promotion in the fight against the undefeated Fury (31-0-1). , 22 KOs), but it was not believed by many fans that Dillian would withdraw from the fight.
Whyte withdrew from the war?
Fans think Matchroom Boxing promoter Hearn has a better deal for Whyte against Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk, which would leave Fury tall and dry, without a dance partner for his next fight. he.
It’s hard to believe that after years of complaining about not winning a title, Whyte would pull out of a fight after finally achieving his desire to fight for a strap, but it could happen.
It’s no secret that Whyte, 34, isn’t happy with WBC’s split, as he wants a split closer to 55/45 instead of 80/20. His Hearn promoter was also displeased.
“It has nothing to do with Matchroom. We are dealing directly with [Dillian’s] team. It depends on him. If he wants us to go through the Chamber, we will. Frank Warren told Social boxing in the battle of Fury vs. Whyte. “That will depend on Dillian.
“It was a simple contract. It’s a paycheck, there’s no choice. Here’s the fight, here’s what you get paid for, at your pocket’s bid. This is where it is. Just being there,” Warren continued about the fight between Fury and Whyte, Warren said.
Assuming Whyte chooses to withdraw from the title fight, Fury promoters Warren and Arum will need to jostle for an opponent for his next fight. Can they bring in Andy Ruiz Jr to replace Whyte?
Warren hopes Dillian cooperates
“Hopefully, I’m hoping to help us promote this because it’s such a great fight for the fans,” Warren said. “It will be a big occasion. It would be great for Tyson and great for Dillian to be part of such a spectacle.
“It would be great if he cooperates. I hope he does. I hope he behaves professionally as we will treat him. He’s strong, he’s tough and if you look at his background, he’s done exceptionally well,” Warren said of Whyte.
“He definitely has a lot of faith in himself, he can punch and he believes in the work with Tyson. He sat there for over 1000 days waiting for his chance. Well, he’s got it now, and this is his chance to prove his worth, what he has in the tank.
“He kept saying he could beat Tyson. He clearly felt like he was seeing something in Tyson’s armor. Now he has the opportunity to exploit it and get paid very well for it,” Warren said of Whyte.
“He is [Fury] there has been a war in the last two years. What do I think? I think Dillian is going to have a really tough fight, but he understands that better than anyone.
“Tyson, he knows this guy is going to give him a tough fight, and you know the big games in this country, there’s always something extra in them. There is no such thing as forgiveness. There are always twists and turns. You know Dillian is a fighter and he will come to fight,” Warren said.
