Tyson Fury to face Dillian Whyte in all-British world heavyweight title clash

WBC champion Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder in the 11th round of their incredible heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas in October, 2021. EPA

Tyson Fury on his way to the ring for his WBC heavyweight title fight with Deontay Wilder at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on October 9, 2021. AFP

Deontay Wilder makes his entrance before the fight. Reuters

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder prepare to fight. Reuters

Fury in action against Deontay Wilder in round one. Reuters

Tyson Fury on the front foot. Reuters

Tyson Fury lands a punch on US challenger Deontay Wilder. AFP

Tyson Fury on the attack. Reuters

Deontay Wilder is knocked down by Tyson Fury in the third round. Reuters

Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder. Reuters

Deontay Wilder knocks down Tyson Fury in the fourth round. Reuters

Tyson Fury reacts after being knocked down by Deontay Wilder. Reuters

Tyson Fury gets up after he was knocked down twice in the fourth round. AP

Tyson Fury was in big trouble in the fourth round. Reuters

Tyson Fury receives attention in his corner. Reuters

Tyson Fury fights back against Deontay Wilder. EPA

Deontay Wilder goes down on one knee as the referee holds back Tyson Fury during round six. AFP

Tyson Fury in action against Deontay Wilder in an incredible fight. Reuters

The action continued at a frenetic pace as Fury started to edge ahead on the scorecards. AP

Deontay Wilder swings at Tyson Fury as the battle continuedn into round nine. AP

Tyson Fury raises his arms after knocking down Wilder in the tenth round - but that wasn't the end. Reuters

Deontay Wilder is given the count in round ten. Reuters

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury knocks out US challenger Deontay Wilder in the 11th round. AFP

What a fight! Tyson Fury knocks out Deontay Wilder. Reuters

Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in the 11th round. AFP

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury starts his celebrations. AFP

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury after his victory against US challenger Deontay Wilder in the 11th round. AFP

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury after his victory against US challenger Deontay Wilder in the 11th round. AFP

Tyson Fury celebrates after defeating Deontay Wilder to retain his title. AP

Tyson Fury after winning the fight against Deontay Wilder. Reuters

Tyson Fury's team celebrate. Reuters

Tyson Fury gives an interview after the fight. Reuters

Tyson Fury celebrates with his wife Paris. Reuters

Tyson Fury poses for a photograph with promoters Frank Warren and Bob Arum, trainer SugarHill Steward, wife, Paris and team during a press conference after Fury won the fight against Deontay Wilder. Reuters

Tyson Fury poses for a photograph with promoters Frank Warren and Bob Arum, trainer SugarHill Steward and commentator, Crystina Poncher. Reuters

Tyson Fury during a press conference after winning the fight against Deontay Wilder, as promoter Bob Arum looks on. Reuters

Promoters Bob Arum and Frank Warren. Reuters

Tyson Fury poses for a photograph with promoters Frank Warren and Bob Arum. Reuters

Tyson Fury and trainer SugarHill Steward with the belts during a press conference. Reuters

Tyson Fury speaks on his phone during a press conference after winning the fight against Deontay Wilder. Reuters

Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte in Britain later this year, the reigning champion's promoters confirmed.

"Queensberry and Top Rank are delighted to announce that WBC and lineal world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will defend his titles against Dillian Whyte following today's purse bids," Fury's co-promoter Frank Warren tweeted late on Friday.

"A venue and date for the fight will be announced in due course."

The undefeated Fury, who hasn't fought since knocking out Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight last October, welcomed the announcement by posting a video on social media.

"Very happy, guys. The Gypsy King is coming home. Cannot wait. Me and Dillian are going to put it on the line," said the 33-year-old.

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum added: "Dillian Whyte got what he wished for. I look forward to Tyson Fury defending the heavyweight title in one of the biggest all-British showdowns in boxing history."

The announcement ended weeks of speculation after a deal that would have seen Fury instead face WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title reportedly collapsed.

Former unified world champion Anthony Joshua was offered a fee to step aside from his contractually obligated rematch with Usyk to allow the Ukrainian to face Fury. Joshua lost to Usyk in their first fight in September.