Whyte delayed, Fury named Mando

[Toffee]

Yes, Fury is one of the biggest names in the sport, and he's already agreed terms and signed contracts with Wilder, which means he doesn't need to be made mandatory in order to get his shot, as long as Wilder beats Ortiz.

And if Ortiz manages to upset Wilder, he won't be fighting Fury any time soon, because Wilder will have a rematch clause, and Fury isn't going to hang around waiting for those two.

This is about protecting Wilder and allowing him to pick his own mandos, not favouring Fury. Tyson doesn't need favours like that.

Don't believe the contract is signed. This just seems like another sweetener to get the fight on.

Mind you if Fury beats Wilder then the WBC have found a way to approve a rematch. He will have already satisfied his 'mandatory' obligations so it will just be a voluntary.

If they didn't do this and then Fury beat Wilder, you can guarantee they'd be paying out huge to allow Wilder to take a second voluntary.

I suppose the good news is that the trilogy is on. The bad news is that the game is rigged. But I suppose that's not really a surprise. It's prize fighting and entertainment - and we'll get both. Just wish they'd stop pretending it's a sport.

[johnbook]

Wild Boar Man triumphs again.