A Friend of mines father is close with someone in Frank Warrens promotional team and word is they are targeting this Russian as his next opponent in Vegas again
http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/219370
Anyone know much about him? See he has a loss to Bryant Jennings but is ranked higher than Schwarzt
Dillian Whyte if he beats his next opponent and then faces/beats Tyson Fury, he will then probably have the second best resume in the heavyweight division.
I think Helenius is a strong possibility if he beats Washington. Wouldn't rule out my boy Simon Kean being brought down from Canada. I could also see guys like Wach, Granat, Dinu, Carlos Negron, Chazz Witherspoon and Apti Davtaev.
How about Zhang Zhilei?
He is 6'6" and 36 yrs old. Silver medalist from 2008 Olympics, lost to AJ in 2012 Olympics in London. As a pro, he has 20 fights and 20 wins with 16 KOs and also holds the WBO Oriental heavyweight title.
In simpler words, another bum that can be labelled "undefeated" with 80% KO ratio. He is Chinese that has beaten several Americans...and its now the time for revenge!
Personally, I would prefer Fury to fight a top 10 guy...Parker, Povetkin, Whyte, Miller, or even Breazeale.
Can’t see it. He’s 6’1”.
Davison has said he wants to fight tall opposition before the Wilder rematch, which is why they fought Schwarz who was 6’5”.
Some are saying Pulev but Pulev said in an interview he wants his IBF Mandatory shot before fighting Fury and they can do it after that. So that won’t happen either.
Yeah the height is the issue here for a rumoured guy. I've literally no idea what direction theyd go in for his next opponent, other than it being someone tall.
Dillian Whyte would be available. Why the Hell not? Like Wilder, he is a pretty decent puncher also. I just don't see how these soft touches are helping his career.
I believe Team Tyson are preserving him for Deontay Wilder because they know the risks involved; That he could get knocked out if he's in with a lucky opponent.
So don't expect Fury to fight anyone halfway dangerous with a serious punch because it's too risky. They are protecting him from potential asswhuppings.
I see Bob Arum's plan is to turn Fury into an "honorary American" and get the Americans to cheer him on by pitting him against Euros and Russians instead of American opponents. Plus the opponents' styles are tailor-made for Fury; they have no agility, slippery movement, or unpredictability. Bob Arum is feeding his man pies instead of hearty meals. He's spoiling him, fattening him up with no-risk, easy fights. Meanwhile Deontay is lurking in the shadows, training hard for a crafty Cuban southpaw, and developing new tactics for future battles.
Lol yeah that would be no surprise to me.
Fury should fight someone in the top 15 to test himself at least before he jumps back in with Wilder.
Pulev would be a good one. He has a nice jab and right hand and is also a big heavyweight. Just like they want..
Ben Davison confirmed they turned down Rivas because he was too short. They only want tall heavyweights so Fury won't have to adjust his style
Can’t see it. He’s 6’1”.
Davison has said he wants to fight tall opposition before the Wilder rematch, which is why they fought Schwarz who was 6’5”.
Some are saying Pulev but Pulev said in an interview he wants his IBF Mandatory shot before fighting Fury and they can do it after that. So that won’t happen either.