Fight fans across the U.S. are counting down the
days until WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine heavyweight world champion Tyson “The
Gypsy King” Fury defends his crown against British countryman Dillian Whyte
at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, April 23. The Top Rank
Pay-Per-View event will begin at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
A UK-record crowd of 94,000 is expected for this heavyweight matchup of
historic proportions. And, thanks to a partnership with Joe Hand
Promotions, this fight card will now be shown in movie theaters across the
U.S., including Cinemark, AMC, Regal, Marcus Theatres, Emagine
Entertainment, and Harkins Theatres.
“Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight of his generation, and I expect another
spectacular performance on April 23,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.
“Dillian Whyte is a formidable challenger, and with 94,000 people in
attendance, this is a unique event that will capture the attention of the
entire sports world.”
“Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte is one of the biggest fights of the year and
fight fans across the U.S are looking for a fun place to gather with
friends and enjoy the event. Theaters from all across the country are
offering the opportunity for these fans to watch this fight on a big
screen, in comfortable seating, with a great selection of food and drinks”
said Joe Hand, Jr., President, Joe Hand Promotions. “We’re proud to partner
with Top Rank and help them grow their fan base and brand in theaters
across the U.S.”
“As a content provider, it’s exciting to bring these types of top-quality
live events into theaters as we continually seek to activate new content
for theater owners and their customers.”