Image: Deontay Wilder could finally settle his feud with Dillian Whyte
Dillian Whyte could receive a massive fight against Deontay Wilder, if he is made to wait longer for a world title shot this year, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
Britain s heavyweight contender will be within touching distance of a world heavyweight belt, if he defeats Alexander Povetkin in their rematch on March 6,
live on Sky Sports Box Office.
But with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury holding talks over two world title fights, Hearn has suggested that Whyte could instead settle his long-running feud with Wilder. Image: Whyte is preparing for his rematch with Alexander Povetkin
Dillian Whyte knows that Alexander Povetkin s nice guy act softened his spite, but is ready to exact a vicious form of revenge after the Russian inflicted more world title torment.
Image: Dillian Whyte remains determined to fight Anthony Joshua again
Dillian Whyte says Anthony Joshua s talk of retirement has raised questions about his desire, but still believes his British rival will want to settle their long-running feud.
Joshua has suggested he is coming towards the end of my career and hinted that he will have a maximum of five years left in the sport.
But Whyte views this admission as a sign that Joshua no longer has the same burning desire for success. Image: Whyte is preparing for his rematch with Alexander Povetkin Maybe he s comfortable, maybe his drive and desire is going down, Whyte told