The WBC announced that interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte will be pressing charges against the governing body. Whyte is WBC’s mandatory challenger for the heavyweight title. However, given that dates are not confirmed, Whyte has decided to take legal action.

Whyte faced Oscar Rivas back in July and won via unanimous decision to secure a bout against Tyson Fury. Also, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman revealed that Whyte will get a shot at the title in February. However, with Fury set to face Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua, it’s unlikely Whyte will get a shot.

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“I am not in a position to discuss any further”

“There is a procedure with regards to the date of the mandatory in the heavyweight division. Upon direct advice of WBC legal counsel, I am not in a position to discuss any further.” Said Sulaiman to SkySports

Fury’s promoter revealed he’ll be putting in a special request to delay the mandatory bout by at least a year. Bob Arum also revealed that Fury might be crowned as the WBC’S franchise champion, barring him from his mandatory fight commitments.

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“ We will be talking to the organizations to eliminate mandatories, or to postpone them all for at least one year,” said Arum to SkySports

Dillian Whyte is entering the prime of his career and has amassed a record of (27-1). He has held the interim title since July 2019 and will be looking to secure a mega payday against the Gypsy King.

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned that Anthony Joshua could face the winner of Fury vs Whyte next summer.

” Dillian Whyte should be getting his shot at the world title”

The point of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua and the teams agreeing to the structure of that deal – that deal can happen.  Dillian Whyte should be getting his shot at the world title and that’s important to us.” Said Hearn to SkySports

Dillian Whyte is set to face Alexander Povetkin this summer.

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