North West bookmaker, Betfred, is to be the headline sponsor of Tyson Fury’s return to the ring, against Derek Chisora.
Around 60k people are expected to watch the fight live at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the broadcast rights held by BT Box Office in the UK and Ireland, ESPN+ in the USA.
“I am delighted to be title sponsor of this WBC World Heavyweight Championship fight,” said Betfred boss Fred Done.
“It is the heavyweight division that really captures the attention of both the public and punters alike and I am really looking forward to another great battle between Fury and Chisora at the fantastic Tottenham Hotspur stadium.”
It will be Fury’s third defence of his WBC belt.
“Whenever Tyson Fury fights it is a major sporting occasion and I am delighted to welcome Betfred on board for this one against his old rival Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,” said promoter Frank Warren from Queensberry.
“Tyson is a genuine superstar and him defending his world heavyweight title against a fellow Brit at the biggest club stadium in London will make for a magnificent spectacle and there is never a dull moment when either of these huge characters take to the ring.”
