3 potential opponents for new WBC Champion Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury is a world champion once again after dominating Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury is a world champion once again after dominating Deontay Wilder

Dillian Whyte

Dillian Whyte is the number one contender for Fury's WBC crown
Dillian Whyte is the number one contender for Fury's WBC crown

Although the odds are heavily in favour of Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder being Tyson Fury's next opponent, it shouldn't be forgotten that the number one contender for the WBC title is actually Dillian Whyte.

In the aftermath of the fight, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, referencing a possible rematch between Fury and Wilder, tweeted:

No need for a third let’s go straight to it in the Summer! #undisputed

Whyte, also on the books of Hearn, took to Twitter to remind his manager that he is also due a title shot.

His impressive body of work suggests that he is long overdue an opportunity for one of the sport's biggest prizes.

Whyte has 28 wins from 29 fights, his only defeat coming back in December 2015 against Joshua, and he has won his last 11 fights in very impressive fashion.

Speaking to Sky Sports in the aftermath of Fury's victory, Whyte said:

"Listen, he should be fighting me next, regardless of whatever he thinks, whatever AJ thinks. I deserve it. I've worked hard for my title shot and I keep fighting and I keep risking my position. I've been No 1 contender for ages now. They should fight no-one else, apart from me. I've done everything that is required of me, so now it's my turn. .

Whyte has sparred with Fury in the past and in the same interview added:

"Tyson Fury knows I've got what it takes to beat him. Fury moves his head well, but he's got a big body. Keep targeting his body and back him up. You have to lay leather on him and hit him hard to the body. That's where you wear him down. If you hit him to the body hard enough and consistent enough you break him down."

Whyte has been guaranteed a WBC title shot by February 2021 and with Wilder and Joshua likely standing in his way, he will likely have to wait for a crack at one of the sport's biggest prizes.

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