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Charlie Wilson

Gary Lineker delivers Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte undercard verdict and everyone agrees

Gary Lineker is one of thousands who have slammed the undercard for Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte as 'underwhelming'. Fights throughout the night in the build-up to the main event were criticised by the thousands of fans watching on.

It's one of the biggest nights in British boxing history - with 94,000 at Wembley Stadium in what is a record attendance for a boxing event at the famous London stadium. With the purse being won by Frank Warren for a whopping £32 million, many will have expected a night filled with exciting fights before Fury steps into the ring against Whyte - but the overriding feeling from everyone watching has been one of disappointment.

Lineker lead a tirade of tweets outlining the perceived lack of quality on offer on the undercard. Here is a look at some of the reaction:

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