WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has weighed in 11lbs (4.98kg) heavier than challenger Dillian Whyte for their title bout at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday (NZ time).
Fury, 33, has tipped the scales at 264lbs (119.7kg) - 13lbs (5.8kg) lighter than he was for his trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder in October - while Whyte was at 253lbs (114.7kg).
"I'm so happy to be back here fighting at Wembley Stadium and you people made it happen - you all made it happen," said Fury, who has an unbeaten record of 31 wins and a draw, with 22 knockouts.
"Big shout out and respect to Dillian Whyte and his team, they're proper professional men and we're going to give you a real fight. Don't doubt us, we're going to give you a real fight, a real war."
The two Britons exchanged pleasantries and hats during the staredown, bringing a calming influence to the fight that has often threatened to get ugly between their entourages.
The Jamaican-born Whyte (28-2) last fought in March 2021 against Alexander Povetkin, stopping the Russian in four rounds to avenge a previous loss from August 2020.
Reuters
Join us on Sunday morning for live updates of the Fury v Whyte WBC world heavyweight title fight
