Your top 5 opponents for Fury

Some people seem to be suggesting Whyte isn't worthy of challenging Fury even though he avenged his loss? Interested to hear who you would like to fight next Fury instead? For the purposes of this, we'll assume Usyk and AJ are off the table as they are fighting each other next. Edit-tbh I did struggle to think of anyone after Whyte and Joyce that I was interested in. I'll go, in order: 1) Whyte (for me the obvious best fight next) 2) Joyce (really intriguing fight against someone who doesn't stop coming, but VERY green, so will be dismantled as a good win later) Struggling now... 3) Ruiz (should be straightforward at this point, but a good fight for Fury to come back to and for marketing purposes) 4) Hunter??? I mean not exactly worthy if Whyte isn't, but his speed will prove a real challenge) 5) Parker(?) Can't happen as they are friends, but who else? Edit- Some people seem to have very strong emotions towards Whyte and Matchroom, please just pick your top opponents!

Comments (20)

sicko

You may rate Fury so highly that you don't think anyone can beat him, but you want to see him fight right? Who? OK I get it! Well in that case: Usyk AJ Whyte Joyce Ruiz Sounds about right

4y ago

11player

Considering AJ and Usyk are out. In order: Joyce Yoka White Sanchez Dychko Honorable mention to Hrgovic and Jalolov Ruiz, Parker, Hunter have very little chance, due to styles.

4y ago

RoadOfTheGypsy

1. AJ 2. Whyte 3. Joyce 4. Dubois 5. Usyk Usyk is last one the list cause he is so short and small compared to Fury. Out of the list there I believe only AJ has a chance of beating Fury, the rest not a chance.

4y ago

Cypocryphy

Yeah, this is actually easy: Whyte Joyce Hrgovic Helenius Gassiev If Parker weren't already scheduled to fight Chisora, I'd have him on there. Honorable Mention: Hunter

4y ago

QueensburyRules

Kownacki - Got to ask about this. Why would you want to see that now? - -Because Blubber Fury now at that level after being beat up by Deyonce.

4y ago

JakeTheBoxer

Mahkmudov hasn’t even fought outside Canada yet which honestly is known to be a very weak surroundings in boxing . Isn’t it the other way around for a highly touted Hrgovic already proven in the amateur and one step closer to the IBF belt holder ? :lol1: The forum continues to reward guys for doing less I really don’t get it ,Hrgovic has literally chased an entire rankings ,Mahkmudov is tough but has not even make himself known yet . Hrgovic has only beaten some old dudes like Molina and Mansour. he should fights somebody like Makhmudov to prove he is a contender.

4y ago

JakeTheBoxer

1. Hrgovic 2. Whyte 3 . Joyce 4. Wallin 5. Sanchez this is a realistic list of who’s available and present the most danger to Fury . All would be great fights How about Hrgovic fighting somebody on his level first? Like Makhmudov?

4y ago

RJJ9402GOAT

Hunter was gifted a draw against Povetkin ,the same guy that guys ridiculed Whyte for losing then knocking him out in the rematch ? :lol1: Those who say Whyte doesn’t bring much for Fury will try and have you fooled but realistically like my list shows he’s at least the number 2 guy to give Fury more problems . Hunter beat Povetkin and even so, a draw is a better result than getting KTFO.

4y ago

RJJ9402GOAT

I disagree with him being lower top 10, he has beaten better people than almost everyone in that top 10, but I respect your opinion, particularly your thoughts on it stylistically. You may not be wrong there, but I do want to find out Again rankings are subjective, I have him around 8th but I know a lot of people tend to have him around 5th.

4y ago

M312

5? Heavyweight Division not deep enough to come up with a good top 5 who even have a chance at beating or challenging Fury You may rate Fury so highly that you don't think anyone can beat him, but you want to see him fight right? Who?

4y ago

M312

My main issue with Whyte in terms of him deserving the fight is he’s rejected two eliminators and a direct title shot in the past, and now he’s blatantly ducked Wallin IMO. However, you essentially deserve what you can negotiate in boxing and he’s played the system and ended up as mandatory. He’s not necessarily a bad opponent for Fury, he’s a lower end top 10 guy so it’s not like he’s a “bum of the month” type title defence, but just looking at it from a stylistic perspective I don’t see him giving any problems for Fury. Put it this way, if Fury vs Whyte happens, I’d still watch it. I disagree with him being lower top 10, he has beaten better people than almost everyone in that top 10, but I respect your opinion, particularly your thoughts on it stylistically. You may not be wrong there, but I do want to find out

4y ago

sicko

5? Heavyweight Division not deep enough to come up with a good top 5 who even have a chance at beating or challenging Fury

4y ago

cushtytaz

Fury-Ruiz would be fucking funny man. It would be like watching a man beat up his son.

4y ago

RJJ9402GOAT

Fair enough, appreciate the reply. I suppose another question could open up a can of worms, but do you think they are more deserving, or just who you want to fight Fury next? My main issue with Whyte in terms of him deserving the fight is he’s rejected two eliminators and a direct title shot in the past, and now he’s blatantly ducked Wallin IMO. However, you essentially deserve what you can negotiate in boxing and he’s played the system and ended up as mandatory. He’s not necessarily a bad opponent for Fury, he’s a lower end top 10 guy so it’s not like he’s a “bum of the month” type title defence, but just looking at it from a stylistic perspective I don’t see him giving any problems for Fury. Put it this way, if Fury vs Whyte happens, I’d still watch it.

4y ago

M312

Just think they pose more problems stylistically. Hunter is far better than Whyte IMO. I’m an amateur buff too so Gold Medals hold value to me, I like the idea of Fury going out vs the current Olympic Champion like Ali vs Spinks. I just don’t see Whyte giving Fury any problems, he’s slower, less skilled, less athletic, worse technically, doesn’t even have a punchers chance; he just has nothing for Fury. At least Hunter has the speed and athleticism to potentially give him problems like Cunningham did years ago. Fair enough, appreciate the reply. I suppose another question could open up a can of worms, but do you think they are more deserving, or just who you want to fight Fury next?

4y ago

RJJ9402GOAT

Why would you rather Hunter/Yoka than Whyte? Boxing reasons or personal? Just think they pose more problems stylistically. Hunter is far better than Whyte IMO. I’m an amateur buff too so Gold Medals hold value to me, I like the idea of Fury going out vs the current Olympic Champion like Ali vs Spinks. I just don’t see Whyte giving Fury any problems, he’s slower, less skilled, less athletic, worse technically, doesn’t even have a punchers chance; he just has nothing for Fury. At least Hunter has the speed and athleticism to potentially give him problems like Cunningham did years ago.

4y ago

M312

Fury shouldn’t be ducking his mandatory Cool, I agree, but we're asking for your top 5 options. If you think it's just Whyte, say that and leave it there.

4y ago

M312

Fury fans are still shook Whyte would chin their overrated hero. :lol1: Let the coward drop the belt and go dig another painter from Iceland We don't have to turn every thread into this.

4y ago

M312

1. Usyk 2. AJ 3. Joyce 4. Hunter 5. Yoka. He beats them all though. Why would you rather Hunter/Yoka than Whyte? Boxing reasons or personal?

4y ago

RJJ9402GOAT

1. Usyk 2. AJ 3. Joyce 4. Hunter 5. Yoka. He beats them all though.

4y ago