Following his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, we’re looking at who Tyson Fury may set foot in the ring with next.
While ‘The Gypsy King’ put in a spirited effort against his rival, it wasn’t quite enough to get a decision with the judges.
Anthony Joshua
For years, boxing fans have waited, desperately hoping Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will settle their differences in the ring.
Throughout their careers, the British phenoms have been linked to one another, often firing shots in the media, and leaving the world debating over which of them would come out on top.
With the pair both in the latter stages of their boxing journies and having fallen short against Oleksandr Usyk, it really does feel like they either fight now, or risk losing the match-up forever.
Daniel Dubois
While Fury no longer has a world title, there is a Brit who does. Daniel Dubois is quickly proving himself as one of the most destructive punchers the division has ever seen, recently ironing out ‘AJ’ in a truly tremendous showing.
With that in mind, a huge homecoming title clash would be a massive opportunity for Fury to regain a portion of the heavyweight throne.
And with both men signed to Frank Warren, it likely wouldn’t be too hard to make.
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Kubrat Pulev
While many don’t take the WBA Regular belt seriously, on paper, a match-up with Kubrat Pulev, would definitely be the easiest route back to the top for Fury.
While a slick boxer in his prime, at 43, the Bulgarian, who just defeated Mahmoud Charr for the title, is undoubtedly past his prime.
Therefore, from a business perspective, an all-European showdown could make sense.
Zhilei Zhang
Having just inflicted a destructive knockout on Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang has put any doubts over whether he’s still at world level to rest.
‘Big Bang’ is one of the most popular names in the division, and with a fight against Agit Kabayel coming up on February 22 for the WBC interim title, he could be on the cusp of earning a belt that Fury wouldn’t mind picking up himself.
Agit Kabayel
While Zhang may have a potential match-up with Fury in mind, so will Agit Kabayel.
After defeating Derek Chisora in a glistening performance several years ago, the Turkish-German was left out in the cold, but over the last twelve months, the Turkish-German has made himself undeniable, picking up wins over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Frank Sanchez.
Therefore, should the brawler emerge from his fight against his upcoming opponent, with his undefeated record intact, he’ll have done more than enough to earn a shot at someone of Fury’s caliber.
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