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Tyson Fury brands Eddie Hearn a 'clown' for doubting his commitment to the Dillian Whyte fight and calls on the Matchroom promoter to 'sign the contracts' after Frank Warren won the purse bid

Tyson Fury has branded Eddie Hearn a 'clown' after the promoter doubted his commitment to fighting Dillian Whyte.

The Gypsy King is set to defend his WBC title against Whyte on April 23, but Hearn has voiced his concern over the fight going ahead.

The Matchroom promoter suggested that Fury might pull out of the fight - which is likely to take place at either Cardiff's Principality Stadium or West Ham's London Stadium.

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury (above)has branded Eddie Hearn a 'clown' after the promoter doubted his commitment to fighting Dillian Whyte

Speaking to IFL TV, Hearn said: 'In my heart of hearts, I don't know whether Tyson Fury takes this fight.