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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Charlie Wilson

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte act to prevent John Fury 'ruckus' at face-off

The press conference between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte might have been the most calm and respectful Fury has ever been in the build-up towards a fight. The Gypsy King did not have a bad word to say about his opponen t as the two met face-to-face for the first time in the promotion for the fight.

However, the media event ended with John Fury, Tyson's father, shouting towards Whyte and his entourage. Fury and Whyte acted as the peacemakers, and would go on to pose for pictures and continue their face off ahead of this Saturday's fight.

There was a confrontation as John exchanged words with Dean Whyte with the two heavyweight boxers calming things down along with promoter Frank Warren. Both fighters explained what happened afterwards.

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