Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte could join list of brilliant all-British bouts

More than 90,000 fans are expected to pack into Wembley Stadium for Fury’s first fight on British soil since August 2018.

Published Apr 20, 2022

Tyson Fury will make his highly-anticipated homecoming when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against British compatriot Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

More than 90,000 fans are expected to pack into England’s national football stadium for Fury’s first fight on British soil since August 2018, with his last five bouts taking place in the United States.

There have been plenty of unforgettable all-British affairs in the past, which the PA news agency explores here.

Carl Froch v George Groves II – May 31, 2014, Wembley Stadium

Carl Froch, right, conclusively ended his rivalry with George Groves at Wembley Stadium (Peter Byrne/PA)

Lennox Lewis v Frank Bruno – October 1, 1993, Cardiff Arms Park

Lennox Lewis, right, overcame Frank Bruno 29 years ago (David Jones/PA)

Nigel Benn v Chris Eubank – November 18, 1990, Birmingham National Exhibition Centre

Chris Eubank, left, and Nigel Benn had a bitter feud that raged long after their in-ring battles (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Henry Cooper v Joe Bugner – March 16, 1971, Wembley Empire Pool

Joe Bugner, left, edged out Henry Cooper (PA)

Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall – February 26, 2022, Glasgow OVO Hydro

Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall – OVO Hydro — Many felt Jack Catterall, left, edged out Josh Taylor (Steve Welsh/PA)