WATCH: Tyson Fury’s Challenger Dillian Whyte Tames UFC’s Finest and His Brother Kevin With Supreme Gaming Skills
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Dillian Whyte looks on prior to the British Curiserweight Title fight between Richard Riakporhe and Jack Massey at York Hall on December 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Dillian Whyte looks on prior to the British Curiserweight Title fight between Richard Riakporhe and Jack Massey at York Hall on December 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
The clock is ticking for both Dillian Whyte (28-2-0) and Tyson Fury (31-0-1), as the WBC champion prepares to put his title on the line once again. Tonight’s main event will pit these two iconic heavyweights against one another to decide the fate of the WBC title. Undefeated champion, Fury is walking into his second title defense, and what is being reportedly become his one final outing.
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A video from the archives has surfaced on YouTube that showcases Whyte crossing over to MMA via a video game. The heavyweight boxer has indeed stepped inside the both kickboxing circuit and MMA. With just one MMA fight on his resume, which he won via KO, and an impressive kickboxing record (20-1-0).
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However, UFC’s game requires a different kind of skill to anticipate power punches, takedowns, submissions, and more. But Whyte had no problem dealing with the offense as he aced his to a flying knee KO.
Dillian Whyte vs Tyson Fury to unify the WBC title
In the aforementioned clip that was posted on his channel back in 2019, Whyte took on a game of UFC with his brother and ended up securing a knockout via a flying knee. Whyte’s fans would hope to see something spectacular from him tonight as well, as the 34-year-old boxer gears up for the title fight. He picked up the interim crown by beating Alexander Povetkin in 2021 and now finally he can unify the WBC title.
It would not be fair to count Whyte out as he indeed has the tools to get the job done. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ has improved tenfolds and even put on a highlight reel showcase against Deontay Wilder. Whyte cannot make use of kicks takedowns and other moves in tonight’s bout but he can pour it on Fury with his signature body punches.
Fury has also fined tuned his boxing skills in recent years and even took on a more aggressive style that can produce incredible results. The only pathway to victory for Whyte would be to secure KO win in the early rounds to claim the WBC gold.
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