DILLIAN WHYTE and Hughie Fury have agreed to fight in February next year at London’s O2 Arena.
The two heavyweights didn’t take long to thrash out a deal in a series of messages to each other on social media.
And now the ball is seemingly in Eddie Hearn’s court to make the fight that would intrigue British boxing fans.
Hughie, cousin to Tyson Fury, sent out a message to Brixton heavyweight Whyte saying how he is looking to get back to fighting “top contenders” and if he wants to fight, “Eddie Hearn can pay for it”.
Whyte responded writing: “No problem – I’d love to fight you, what about February 3 O2?”
Fury then wrote: “Will get my team in touch Dillian never doubted for a second you wouldn’t.
“Let’s make some money and put on a show.”
Whyte then rounded off the deal telling Fury to “train hard” and that he’ll see him on February 3.
GLOVES ARE OFF Another HUGE bust-up between Tyson Fury and Tony Bellew
In September, Fury lost to WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in a close and controversial decision and is now looking at bouncing back.
Whyte has won all six of his fights since losing to Anthony Joshua in 2015 with his most recent win coming in October against Robert Helenius.
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While Hughie has been respectful and polite in chasing his next fight, his outspoken and brash cousin Tyson has been anything but in his latest outburst.
SunSport reported how the self-titled “Gypsy King” and Tony Bellew traded blows on Twitter as the pair fuel rumours about a huge heavyweight clash.
And he has already created beef with a handful of potential opponents, including British brute Anthony Joshua.
But his war of words with Bellew has continued, with the former World Champ calling the Liverpool fighter a ‘s**t bag’.
On Sunday, he tweeted: ‘@TonyBellew I’ve had enough of your nonsense, s**t bag! U won’t fight @anthonyfjoshua as your scared but if Haye beats u! He will so whats that say? #s**thouse #bumcity #1round’.”
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