TYSON FURY is signing off from social media until after his grudge match with Dillian Whyte.
The Gypsy King will defend his WBC heavyweight title against his old sparring partner on April 23, although a venue for their grudge match has not yet been finalised.
And he’s doing away with all social media in a bid to fully focus on battering the Brixton banger in his second title defence.
The 33-year-old said in an Instagram video on Tuesday: “I’m about to go completely off social media for the next eight-and-a-half weeks.
“I’m gonna go into training camp to give Dillian Whyte all the respect in the world that he needs.
“I’ll train for him like he’s Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee for this camp.”
Fury is brimming with confidence ahead of the domestic dust-up but is refusing to overlook his fellow Brit.
He said: “I’ve never underestimated anybody in my life and I’ll give this man all the respect he deserves coming as the No.1-ranked WBC heavyweight challenger in the world today.”
A cool, calm and relaxed Fury, 33, then sent a plea to everyone who has his contact details.
He said:” “Please don’t phone me, call me, e-mail me, text me or try to contact me in any single way. Because I’m out of bounds until May.
“So have a fantastic time, I will see you all at the press conference and I’ll be training away.
“Please respect my privacy and space. Until the press conference, guys, I shall see you all soon. Peace out.”
Fury’s calm demeanour was a far cry from the videos he released trolling Whyte earlier in the day.
The Wythenshawe warrior said: “Dillian Whyte signed his contract for $8million [£6m], what a surprise, an absolute idiot.
“Should this even be a talking point?
“The man signed for the biggest payday he’s ever going to get in his life.
“Oh my God, my head hurts from all the mind games that Dillian Whyte’s been playing on me.
“Oh my God, I’m so sore, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. My training camp’s a mess.”
He later vowed: “I’m going to absolutely BUST Dillian Whyte in like a cheap f***ing water balloon.
“You’re useless you big dosser, you useless sausage.”
The Brit duo have shared the ring before in sparring sessions and Whyte claimed he floored his rival on “multiple occasions”.
Whye joined the Gypsy King’s camp first in Manchester ten years ago ahead of the latter’s five-round win over Martin Rogan in 2012.
He joined Fury again a year later on the Belgian-Dutch border for Fury’s doomed scrap with David Haye.
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