Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Fury vs Whyte deadline extended by 48 hours

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Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte have been granted a further 48 hours to freely negotiate their fight before purse bids are called.

The deadline for Fury and Whyte to agree a WBC heavyweight championship fight was due at 6pm Wednesday January 26 but has been pushed back.

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