Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte undercard announced
Live coverage on BT Sport Box Office will begin at 6pm
Anthony Cacace gets world level test; Isaac Lowe and Nick Ball meet in explosive featherweight clash; rising heavyweight David Adeleye and Tommy Fury back in action
On the same day the undercard was unveiled for Tyson Fury's WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship of the World collision with challenger Dillian Whyte on Saturday, April 23, it was confirmed that 4,000 additional tickets are now set to go on sale at midday tomorrow from Ticketmaster, making Fury-Whyte the record-breaking sporting event to be held at Wembley Stadium connected by EE.
Cacace in world level test
The supporting cast at the national stadium is headed up by a return to the ring for the British junior lightweight champion, Anthony “The Apache” Cacace.
Cacace (19-1, 7 KOs) stepping up in class after making a successful first defense of his title against Lyon Woodstock in August of last year. The Belfast native will fight for the vacant WBO International title in a 10-rounder against Colombia native Jonathan Romero (34-1, 19 KOs), a former IBF junior featherweight world champion.
Explosive domestic tear up: Lowe-Ball
In a 12-round domestic duel where fireworks are guaranteed, the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title will be on the line when Tyson Fury comrade Isaac Lowe (23-1-3, 6 KOs) takes on undefeated Liverpool native Nick Ball (14-0, 7 KOs), trained by Paul Stevenson at the Everton Red Triangle.
The winner of this prestigious belt will be catapulted into the WBC world rankings.
Young heavyweight star David Adeleye in action
Ladbroke Grove’s rising young heavyweight star David Adeleye (8-0, 7 KOs) will clock up his ninth fight and his second eight-rounder as a professional against Stockport's Chris Healey (9-8, 2KOs) as he closes in on title contention.
Tommy Fury in step-up bout
The unbeaten Tommy Fury (7-0, 4 KOs), half-brother of headliner Tyson, will continue his light heavyweight journey over six rounds with a step-up fight against Polish veteran Daniel Bocianski (10-1, 2 KOs).
Rest of the action
Before the pay-per-view telecast begins, Top-Rank signed Irish Olympian Kurt Walker (1-0, 1 KO) will compete in a four-round featherweight bout against an opponent to be named.
Light-heavyweight prospect Karol Itauma (6-0, 4KOs), just 21-years-old from Kent, will face Polishman Michal Ciach (2-11, 1KO) over six-rounds.
Fresh-faced 18-year-old Royston Barney-Smith (1-0) gets his second pro bout just one month after his debut. The Southampton southpaw will meet Merseysider Michael Walton (2-3) over four-rounds at super-featherweight.
Frank Warren, who is promoting the show in association with Bob Arum's Top Rank, said: "I am delighted to finally be able to reveal what will be a competitive undercard in support of the big one that we have all been waiting for.
"I genuinely believe that as soon as Anthony Cacace gathers some momentum in his career, he has got what it takes to win a world title and securing the WBO International belt will put him firmly on track. But he is up against a dangerous and experienced opponent in Jonathan Romero and will need to be at his very best on the night.
"I am so looking forward to seeing our man Nick Ball get the chance to really announce himself on the big stage against Tyson's sidekick, Isaac Lowe, and it should be a cracking fight. The WBC Silver title on the line will propel the winner right into the world mix at featherweight.
"Big David Adeleye, a regular sparring partner for Tyson, will add the heavyweight theme of the night and will relish the big stage.
"I am delighted that Tommy Fury will get to share some of the spotlight with his big brother after missing out on his big fight last year through illness. If Tommy keeps on winning and continues to shine, his big opportunities will soon follow.
"I would also like to welcome Kurt Walker, the Irish Olympian signed to Top Rank, onto the card."
Wembley capacity increase for Tyson's big night
In addition to the undercard unveiling, it has been confirmed that Fury-Whyte will now be witnessed in person by 94,000 fans following the granting of an additional 4,000 tickets by the local authority.
Brent Council has now approved a further 4,000 tickets to be available as coach packages which go on sale at noon on Wednesday, 6th April exclusively from Ticketmaster.
The 90,000 would have already been a record attendance for boxing but, such was the demand, Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank, along with the hosts Wembley Stadium, sought permission from Brent Council to increase capacity to the biggest seen at a sports event at the national stadium since it was rebuilt in 2007.
An original 85,000 tickets were snapped up in a matter of three hours after going on sale, followed a week later by the initial additional 5,000 tickets also sold in conjunction with coach travel.
Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren, who is staging the event in association with Top Rank, commented: "I am delighted we are now able to provide four thousand extra tickets for fans to watch the biggest boxing event staged in this country. I know this in no way gets near to meeting the huge demand, but we were determined to have as many fans as possible attend Tyson Fury's big homecoming fight.
"I would like to extend my thanks to Brent Council for making this possible, along with our event partners at Wembley Stadium, and on April 23 Wembley and the borough of Brent will be beamed across the world."
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