Comments Thread For: Tyson Fury To WBC: I'll Fight Whyte - But Only For Diamond Title!

[James Hunt]

Why would Fury prefer to fight for "diamond" over "interim" belt? There must be something behind it?

[N/A]

... on one hand, Fury is stating that he doesn't have to call any of the belt holders, just because he's the "lineal champ"...

... on another hand, Fury calls WBC to put some "diamond belt" in line for his fight vs White...

If he's interim champion, it's 65/35 split in Wilder's favor, maybe 60/40 if Fury's lucky.

If Fury is diamond champion, he can demand 50/50. That's why he wants the diamond belt and not the interim championship.

[landotter]

I see no problem. Progras - Velasco at 140 was for diamond WBC title.

I am with Fury here. Wilder should fight Whyte or Fury ( again) than to prove he is real WBC champ.

I do not mind because I could care less about belts, only interesting fights. Fury/Whyte, winner gets Wilder is interesting. I prefer Wilder/Joshua, winner hosts Fury/Whyte winner at a venue of the unified champs choice, but wishes ain't horses and that dream won't ride, so this is fun alternative.

[N/A]

Fury called the WBA Super “a paper belt that was made up for Klitschko“ but now he wants the WBC Diamond.

The problem with the WBA super championship is that it's above the WBA world championship. It's very confusing for fans as being world champion should be the highest possible honor.

The WBC has been very careful to protect the honor of being WBC world champion. The diamond belt is something totally separate, not a world title, and not above the WBC world title. It's a mechanism the WBC uses to try to force unification and force big fights.

[N/A]

Like I already said, this lazy bum Tyson Fury only wants the 'Diamond' belt because it requires no work ; you have to defend a WBC interim title.

I believe you're mistaken Mr. Run. Fury wants the diamond belt because it entitles him to a bigger split vs Wilder than the interim title does.

[Boksfan]

Why is fat Fury ducking Whyte? Fat Fury must be scared of Whyte knocking him out again.

[N/A]

Why would Fury prefer to fight for "diamond" over "interim" belt? There must be something behind it?

It's very simple. A diamond champion can request 50/50 against the world champion. An interim champion usually gets 35-40% against the world champion.

[leeroy84]

This is a wide UD for Fury.

But boy, Dillian Whyte just doesn't give a f*** who is put in front of him.

Take my hat off to you DW but I fear this would be a frustrating night and an L for you buddy. It'll feel like you're being slapped by feathers whilst you chase shadows all night.

[Rip Chudd]

Wouldn't be a hard fight for Fury at all. There are levels to this and Whyte is definitely below Fury

[Straightener]

Obviously fury would be heavy favourite to win but whytes left hook sends guys sqiffy

Easy to say fury walks it etc but it’s stil a good scrap and the build up will be fun . Why not ? I’m in