Tyson Fury announces social media blackout ahead of fight with Dillian Whyte

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are on a collision course (Bradley Collyer/Nick Potts/PA)

Tyson Fury announced a social media blackout so he can give Dillian Whyte “all the respect he deserves” ahead of an anticipated world heavyweight title contest between the British rivals.

Whyte had until 6am on Tuesday to sign a contract to face WBC champion Fury, whose co-promoter Frank Warren won the purse bids in December for the bout with a record 41million US dollars (£30million) offer.