TYSON FURY will have a backup opponent in case Dillian Whyte is unable to make it for the heavyweight headliner.
The British rivals of 33 years are set to settle their differences on April 23 when a record 94,000 crowd will flock to Wembley Stadium.
Frank Warren, Tyson Fury, and Bob Arum
Frank Warren, the promoter of the fight, has been fighting with Whyte. Whyte has largely remained radio silent during the build-up to the fight.
Warren has already found a replacement opponent and is not taking any chances with so much at stake in the historic WBC title fight.
SecondsOut was informed by him that he believed they had covered all bases.
"Wouldn't you think that an event of such magnitude would be unacceptable? We wouldn't be covering it." Yes, we do cover that scenario.
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After Warren offered PS30.6million for the fight, it was confirmed. He beat Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.
However, Whyte was not present at the ticket launch press conference. He has not mentioned the fight against social media.
Warren was accused by his legal team of not meeting their demands. The Hall of Fame promoter retorted with similar allegations.
He said, "We're paying his $7.5million and he has a upside of $4million.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit Required"Ofcourse I'm upset. We have to say something. Fighters are paid to do nothing.
"Where do you think the money is coming from?" It comes from the promotion.
It's not like, "Oh, here's a purse bidding, here's your cash, sod off, and show up on night."
"Did he do this for any fight he had with Matchroom?" He didn't show up to a single press conference that announced a Matchroom show.
"No. "No.
