Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte: Promoter insists Whyte is being 'underestimated'
Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom has warned Tyson Fury not to underestimate Dillian Whyte when the two British heavyweights meet at Wembley next month.
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Fury, who set out a five-fight plan last year and has already knocked off one of those after blasting out Deontay Wilder in the 11th round in October, will not entertain a re-match.
His eyes were on a double-header with Anthony Joshua, however AJ's defeat by Oleksandr Usyk may have changed that, before Fury talked about a fight with close pal Derek Chisora and bows out of the sport.
But Shalom says Whyte, who has only been beaten by Povetkin and Joshua, should not be taken lightly.
"He's so focused on this fight, and he's been focused on this fight for a long time, and I wouldn't underestimate what he can potentially do against Tyson Fury."
Whyte, who waited until just hours remaining on the deadline to sign the deal to fight Fury, refused to take part in the first press conference.