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Enlightened-One wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 20:20 I’ve been reading recent rumours about Tyson Fury’s handlers allegedly speaking to Eddie Hearn about the possibility of a bout with Dillian whyte...

Assuming that Anthony Joshua is facing either Deontay Wilder or Jarrell Miller next, then would Dillian Whyte really risk the AJ mega-payday in preference to face Tyson Fury instead?

I personally doubt the rumours are true, but it’s a bout that I’d be rather excited to see, even though I’d expect Tyson Fury to score a one-sided decision victory over his fellow Brit.

Thoughts?

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 20:20 I’ve been reading recent rumours about Tyson Fury’s handlers allegedly speaking to Eddie Hearn about the possibility of a bout with Dillian whyte...

Assuming that Anthony Joshua is facing either Deontay Wilder or Jarrell Miller next, then would Dillian Whyte really risk the AJ mega-payday in preference to face Tyson Fury instead?

I personally doubt the rumours are true, but it’s a bout that I’d be rather excited to see, even though I’d expect Tyson Fury to score a one-sided decision victory over his fellow Brit.

Thoughts?

Pukka Cheese wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 08:47 Whyte - Sky + Hearn.
Fury - BT + Warren.

I dont see them working together to help the other make a big PPV so how would it work?

KiwiRider wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 22:10 It's probably just a contingency plan if the Joshua Wilder fight happens.
I kinda feel for Whyte, Eddie seems to feed him to anyone willing to fight him, without his career actually going anywhere. He earned his #1 mandatory to Wilder ages ago, and his #1 to AJ not long after. Eddie must know deep down that Whyte Joshua doesn't sell.

Noxy wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:04

KiwiRider wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 22:10 It's probably just a contingency plan if the Joshua Wilder fight happens.
I kinda feel for Whyte, Eddie seems to feed him to anyone willing to fight him, without his career actually going anywhere. He earned his #1 mandatory to Wilder ages ago, and his #1 to AJ not long after. Eddie must know deep down that Whyte Joshua doesn't sell.

I think it sells better than it would have done a year ago. Whyte has firmly established himself as a top title contender and made a lot of dough. I don't think Fastcar has done too badly by him.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:38

Noxy wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:04

KiwiRider wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 22:10 It's probably just a contingency plan if the Joshua Wilder fight happens.
I kinda feel for Whyte, Eddie seems to feed him to anyone willing to fight him, without his career actually going anywhere. He earned his #1 mandatory to Wilder ages ago, and his #1 to AJ not long after. Eddie must know deep down that Whyte Joshua doesn't sell.

I think it sells better than it would have done a year ago. Whyte has firmly established himself as a top title contender and made a lot of dough. I don't think Fastcar has done too badly by him.

Dillian Whyte has already headlined three PPV events against the likes of Anthony Joshua, Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora. He’s also appeared on the undercard of several PPV events, such as: Joshua-Breazeale, Joshua-Molina, Joshua-Takam & Crawford-Indongo. He’s also headlined his own events that were staged in London’s prestigious 02 Arena.

Put it this way, several months ago, Eddie Hearn submitted an offer in the region of $7m to $8m to Deontay Wilder to face Dillian Whyte, at a point in time when the American’s average payday was merely $1.28m.

I actually believe that if Dillian Whyte possessed ownership of the WBC belt, which Mauricio Sulaiman seems to be doing his upmost to prevent, then 'The Body Snatcher' would be included amongst the top-three commercial draws in the heavyweight division and probably within the top-five for the entire sport itself.

It seems really weird to make such a claim, because Dillian Whyte seems underappreciated by fight fans in general, but the Brit is a really big draw in the UK.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 12:19

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:38

Noxy wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:04

I think it sells better than it would have done a year ago. Whyte has firmly established himself as a top title contender and made a lot of dough. I don't think Fastcar has done too badly by him.

Dillian Whyte has already headlined three PPV events against the likes of Anthony Joshua, Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora. He’s also appeared on the undercard of several PPV events, such as: Joshua-Breazeale, Joshua-Molina, Joshua-Takam & Crawford-Indongo. He’s also headlined his own events that were staged in London’s prestigious 02 Arena.

Put it this way, several months ago, Eddie Hearn submitted an offer in the region of $7m to $8m to Deontay Wilder to face Dillian Whyte, at a point in time when the American’s average payday was merely $1.28m.

I actually believe that if Dillian Whyte possessed ownership of the WBC belt, which Mauricio Sulaiman seems to be doing his upmost to prevent, then 'The Body Snatcher' would be included amongst the top-three commercial draws in the heavyweight division and probably within the top-five for the entire sport itself.

It seems really weird to make such a claim, because Dillian Whyte seems underappreciated by fight fans in general, but the Brit is a really big draw in the UK.

Out of morbid curiosity do you know what ppv numbers Whyte had whole headlining those fee events?

Rob3_142 wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 13:54 Whyte is certainly one of the more underrated fighters in popularity. Hearn simply would not be handing him PPV headlines if he wasn't shifting buys. They only get so many a year, so he's obviously getting the nod for some reason.

In respect to the OP, I think it's hearsay and rumour and no more. I fully expect Fury and Wilder to take the rematch, and Joshua to take on Whyte. I respect Whyte's guts for taking high risk fights whilst he's waiting for the mandatory slot, but this might be a step too far.

I'm not sure where Whyte goes next if he doesn't get Wilder or Joshua next.

StillUK wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:26 Hmm it would be interesting if that does happen to be the case, IMO i agree with some of the other posters that it's likely just a contingency if a few other things play out.

guys I just started positing and am learning how to use this site so looking forward to getting in to some conversations going forward.

I cant seem to figure out how to start a post though?

StillUK wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:26 Hmm it would be interesting if that does happen to be the case, IMO i agree with some of the other posters that it's likely just a contingency if a few other things play out.

guys I just started positing and am learning how to use this site so looking forward to getting in to some conversations going forward.

I cant seem to figure out how to start a post though?

Thomastearns wrote: ↑03 Jan 2019, 10:13 https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/1 ... tyson-fury

Interesting views from Whyte regarding all his main rivals, (apart from Ortiz). Looks like he's willing to face any of them.

Nothing much to disagree with there, but is he overestimating himself in his ability to adapt to the different styles they all bring?

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 12:29

tiny_acres wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 12:19

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 10:38
Dillian Whyte has already headlined three PPV events against the likes of Anthony Joshua, Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora. He’s also appeared on the undercard of several PPV events, such as: Joshua-Breazeale, Joshua-Molina, Joshua-Takam & Crawford-Indongo. He’s also headlined his own events that were staged in London’s prestigious 02 Arena.

Put it this way, several months ago, Eddie Hearn submitted an offer in the region of $7m to $8m to Deontay Wilder to face Dillian Whyte, at a point in time when the American’s average payday was merely $1.28m.

I actually believe that if Dillian Whyte possessed ownership of the WBC belt, which Mauricio Sulaiman seems to be doing his upmost to prevent, then 'The Body Snatcher' would be included amongst the top-three commercial draws in the heavyweight division and probably within the top-five for the entire sport itself.

It seems really weird to make such a claim, because Dillian Whyte seems underappreciated by fight fans in general, but the Brit is a really big draw in the UK.

Out of morbid curiosity do you know what ppv numbers Whyte had whole headlining those fee events?

Whyte apparently generated 420K buys versus AJ and 474K buys against Parker. I don’t know the figures for the Chisora rematch, but my guess is around the 500K mark, even though this event clashed with the Warrington-Frampton PPV that was being televised at precisely the same time.

boxing_rocks wrote: ↑06 Jan 2019, 11:42 Whyte is afraid to fight Usyk. He says nobody knows who Usyk is. I bet after Usyk stopped Bellew in England, more people know who Usyk is than who Whyte is.

boxing_rocks wrote: ↑06 Jan 2019, 11:42 Whyte is afraid to fight Usyk. He says nobody knows who Usyk is. I bet after Usyk stopped Bellew in England, more people know who Usyk is than who Whyte is.