Fury, 33, is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion after back-to-back victories over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas, and now faces Whyte at Wembley in the biggest sporting event of the year so far.
The Gypsy King retained his crown by emphatic knockout back in October last year, with unification against then-champ Anthony Joshua eyed up.
AJ was to ultimately lose his own title defence to Oleksandr Usyk and a rematch was delayed by Usyk's decision to fight for Ukraine against Russia.
Fury's attention therefore turned to mandatory challenger Whyte, 34, as he puts his belt on the line once again.
Fury said as the fight was announced: "I'm coming home baby. Get ready for the biggest British dust-up since Lennox Lewis vs Frank Bruno. History in the making."
And Whyte, 34, wrote on Twitter on last week: "I’m ready. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on the 23rd of April @wembleystadium. LetsGooo!!!!"
WBC mandatory challenger Whyte will earn around £6million for his participation, with Fury set to bank a much meatier £23.5m.
What time does Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte start?
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte will take place THIS Saturday - April 23.
The start time has been CONFIRMED as 10pm UK time - 5pm ET.
Fury hasn't fought in the UK since 2018 when he faced Sefer Seferi in Manchester and then Francesco Pianeta in Belfast.
What is the fight venue?
Fury vs Whyte will take place at Wembley Stadium in London.
Fury hasn't fought in London since a win over Christian Hammer in 2015.
Whyte has never fought at Wembley Stadium before, but is used to competing in London.
The fight will be a record 94,000-capacity sell-out event after extra seats were released last week.
What did they weigh in as?
Fury came in at 18st 12lbs, almost a stone heavier than his opponent Whyte (18st 1lb).
Though that is nearly a stone lighter than the 276lbs the Gypsy king came in for his last fight against Deontay Wilder.
What TV channel and live stream is Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte on?
BT Sport Box Office will broadcast the fight in the UK, with ESPN+ showing the event in the US.
BT wrote in a tweet to confirm the news: "The time for talking is over! After years of back and forth, the heavyweight showdown is on!"
The event will cost £24.95 on BT Sport, which was the price of Fury's last two clashes with Deontay Wilder on the channel.
Exclusive radio coverage is available on talkSPORT with coverage starting at 7.30pm.
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