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With Wladimir Klitschko's voluntary defense out of the way following his 12-round win over Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden, the reigning World heavyweight champion is ready for the slew of challenges that away.
Most boxing fans would love to see a showdown with Deontay Wilder - the sole remaining relevant heavyweight titlist (which excludes secondary titles). However, with the herd of belts in Klitschko's collection comes a herd of mandatory challengers. First on that list is unbeaten contender Tyson Fury.
BoxingScene.com's Victor Salazar confirmed on site that the World Boxing Organization (WBO) plans to order the mandatory title challenge, with Klitschko required to face Fury within the next 180 days. Hours after the fight, Fury confirmed he has every intention of enforcing such status, with no intention of stepping aside.
“Again, Klitschko did what he had to do against Jennings and won,” Fury observed from afar, watching at home in England. “It was the same as it always is though, the smaller man trying to get inside Klitschko’s jab with him holding and leaning, although he was slightly more aggressive against Jennings.
“Lets see him try that against someone who’s the same size as he is, younger, stronger, fitter, faster and with a knockout punch - me.” [Click Here To Read More]
Most boxing fans would love to see a showdown with Deontay Wilder - the sole remaining relevant heavyweight titlist (which excludes secondary titles). However, with the herd of belts in Klitschko's collection comes a herd of mandatory challengers. First on that list is unbeaten contender Tyson Fury.
BoxingScene.com's Victor Salazar confirmed on site that the World Boxing Organization (WBO) plans to order the mandatory title challenge, with Klitschko required to face Fury within the next 180 days. Hours after the fight, Fury confirmed he has every intention of enforcing such status, with no intention of stepping aside.
“Again, Klitschko did what he had to do against Jennings and won,” Fury observed from afar, watching at home in England. “It was the same as it always is though, the smaller man trying to get inside Klitschko’s jab with him holding and leaning, although he was slightly more aggressive against Jennings.
“Lets see him try that against someone who’s the same size as he is, younger, stronger, fitter, faster and with a knockout punch - me.” [Click Here To Read More]
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