Dillian Whyte and Lucas Browne have been embroiled in heated back and forth on social media in recent times. Both heavyweight combatants have made their intentions to do battle with one another very clear.
The Australian former WBA (regular) world heavyweight champion says the ball is firmly in ‘The Body Snatcher’s court at this moment and the onus is on him to accept the deal that is being presented.
It has been said that the negotiations involve a fight taking place between the pair on March 24th at London’s 02 Arena.
“I heard from my promotional team this morning. They informed me that Eddie Hearn has been in touch and he said that Whyte is in control of the financials. I guess that means there’s a certain amount in the pot for the fight.
Apparently Eddie is going to have one last try to get Whyte to move,” said Browne.
This is the latest on the proposed fight with @DillianWhyte . Let’s see how much he wants it. pic.twitter.com/n1NRqn8GhZ
— Lucas Browne (@lucasBrowne) December 30, 2017
The upside of social media… being able to deliver a message to @DillianWhyte ! I can’t wait to hurt you and that’s what I’m going to do. pic.twitter.com/81lbza24xP
— Lucas Browne (@lucasBrowne) December 29, 2017
Lucas Browne’s manager Matt Clark also scoffed at the claims that Browne is holding out for a sum of $300,000. Matt Clark argues however that is not the case and they are prepared to come to terms on a figure lower than that.
Browne’s manager Matt Clark expanded: “There were rumours on the net that we had been offered $300,000. I can categorically say that the purse we are asking for is less than that. We want a fair purse for Lucas for what will be an absolute tear up of a fight.”
“I just hope Whyte doesn’t deny the fans this fight,” Browne continued.
“I have an option in the United States that has a lot more money on the table and against a top notch opponent, but coming to London and belting Whyte in front of the fantastic UK boxing crowd is my preferred choice. Let’s hope Dillian isn’t too greedy.”
“I know he’ll be earning more than me, that’s fine. I just want a fair amount and I’ll sign the deal, train, fly over to London and bash him,” Browne concluded.
Finally I get to smash up the tattooed penis @lucasBrowne on 24th March at the O2 @EddieHearn I really am looking forward to it #WhyteBrowne
— Dillian Whyte (@DillianWhyte) December 21, 2017
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