Paul Rouse: Boxing will always survive but boxers need a survival guide

When Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte step into the ring Saturday night they sit at the apex of a sport that is both modern and pre-modern.
Paul Rouse: Boxing will always survive but boxers need a survival guide

World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title holder Britain's Tyson Fury takes part a selfie picture with a mobile phone during a tour of the Wembley Stadium pitch as part of a pre-fight press conference, in west London, on April 20, 2022. - Tyson Fury is set to have his first bout on home soil in nearly four years when he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title in an all-British clash against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

All week the drums have been beating for this weekend’s world heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte.

The drums have to beat because there are pay-per-view tickets that must be sold.

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