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British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is back in contention at the top of the heavyweight division. The outspoken Londoner is famous for his no-nonsense approach in and out of the ring. And the 32-year-old has given fans another taste of this with his latest response to Tyson Fury.

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Whyte is coming off an impressive victory over Alexander Povetkin in their rematch. The victory meant he regained his WBC interim champion title and remains in line to challenge for the belt.

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The 28-2 boxer replied to Tyson Fury’s tweet where he claimed he is the only champion. Whyte destroyed Fury by tweeting, “One these nuts in ya mouth u run away from fighting me twice #coward.”

With this tweet, not only did Whyte dismiss Fury’s claim of being number one, but he also accused ‘The Gypsy King’ of avoiding him on two separate occasions and even called him a coward. Clearly ‘The Body Snatcher’ disagrees with Fury’s claim of there only ever being one champion.

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READ: Dillian Whyte Residence – Where Does ‘The Body Snactcher Live?

Will Dillian Whyte ever get to face Tyson Fury?

With this altercation, it is clear that Whyte and Fury do not get along with each other. And this is no surprise, as the pair have a long-standing history between them. 

There have also been rumors that Whyte knocked down and hurt Fury in sparring many years ago. And as a result, ‘The Body Snatcher’ has shown his confidence in his ability to beat Fury. So could Dillian Whyte get his shot at Tyson Fury?

Since Whyte is the WBC interim champion, it outs him next in line for the WBC belt. However, since ‘The Gypsy King’ has agreed to a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua, Whyte will have to wait at least a year. Moreover, he will have to hope that Fury beats ‘AJ’.

If that is the case, then maybe we will get to witness Fury and Whyte settle their long-standing beef. However, for now, fans and followers of the sport will have to wait to see that match-up.

What do you make of this comment from Dillian Whyte? Do you think Tyson Fury really avoided him?

READ: Why is Tyson Fury Called ‘The Gypsy King’?

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Leonardo Carvalho is a Boxing Writer for EssentiallySports. Before working as a boxing web journalist, Leonardo dabbled in roles ranging from an SEO specialist to a Chegg expert. Alongside his current role, Leonardo runs a YouTube channel where he combines his passion for fitness with sports. The latter is a discipline in which he holds a level 3 certification from the British Council's Premier Skills. He has covered some of the biggest boxing stories over the last year. These include Mike Tyson's comeback and Teofimo Lopez's ascent to the pinnacle of the lightweight division. This boxing enthusiast's tryst with the sport began when his favorite puncher, Anthony Joshua, knocked out Wladimir Klitschko to become the heavyweight champion. While he still admires 'AJ', he has developed a deep admiration for 'Sweethands' Caleb Plant. Besides his professional pursuits, Leonardo is an avid musician who is proficient with the guitar and the ukulele.

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