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‘Who?’ – Dillian Whyte confuses John Fury with pundit Steve Bunce in awkward interview at weigh-in before Tyson Fury fight
Dillian Whyte had no idea he was stood next to Tyson Fury's dad, John, during an awkward interview at the weigh-in ahead of his Wembley fight.
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury defends his WBC title against fellow Brit Whyte in front of a record crowd on Saturday night - live on talkSPORT.
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There has been little pre-fight tension between the two boxers, who have shown plenty of respect for each other in the build-up.
But Whyte briefly risked the wrath of Fury's dad, John, during a joint interview, confusing him for boxing pundit Steve Bunce.
In a chat with Queensbury Promotions - Fury promoter Frank Warren's company - interviewer Dev Sahni told Whyte: “Look, John’s here, look, this is quite a unique position here.”
Whyte interjected: “Who?”
Sahni added: “This is Big John Fury.”
Whyte: “Oh, I thought it was Steve Bunce."
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Besides their similarities in appearance, what else do Bunce and John Fury have in common? They've both been regular guests on talkSPORT in the past!
John Fury has a reputation for confrontation and, despite looking rather unimpressed, he was full of respect for Whyte in his comments afterwards.
Fury Sr. said: “Listen, they’ve behaved like gentlemen out there. I’m sure he’s coming to bring it. You know he’s in good shape, 253lbs, he’s a big enough dude.
“But let’s see. He’s up against an extraordinary foe in Tyson Fury, my son. He’s got it to do, he knows that.
“But listen, the boys have got history, they’ve been gentlemen about it.
“What more can I say? Good luck to both men.”
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Whyte concluded: “Yeah of course, he’s going to back his son, he’s not going to come here and say anything else you know.
“Listen – me and Tyson are cool. We’ve always been cool. But I’m ready for a f****** war.
“I’m ready to go, he’s ready to go, this fight is going to be a fun fight.
“It’s going to be a good fight.”
London Calling
What a Saturday we have lined up.
First up in the capital city is Arsenal vs Manchester United live on talkSPORT, with the visitors possibly boosted by the announcement of Erik ten Hag being named the permanent manager.
Then it's off to Wembley for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte from 7pm where the two heavyweights are fighting for the WBC title.
12:30: Arsenal vs Man United - talkSPORT
7pm: Live from Wembley ahead of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
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