It’s here at last. Many had doubted it would happen but tonight at Wembley Stadium, Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte.
‘The Gypsy King’ Kronk’s mobility and style against ‘Body Snatcher’ is improved, tenacious and powerful.
Ninety-four thousand people attended, pay-per-view audiences, and enough debate to mull over until the first ring. You will have your choice but what about the boxing industry?
Here is the Trading Option: Fury v Whyte. Fifty expert predictions for one of the biggest fights ever.
Liam Conroy: “I think Fury will get the point by keeping Whyte at the end of his range with hard hits and can’t find openings to return fire.”
Denzel Bentley: “Dillian Whyte looks focused, so I think he’s going to be great in teamfights, but I think Fury will get the point.”
Kevin Barry: “Tyson’s movements, his ball punches, his jerky style will suit the slow, flat-footed Dillian Whyte. This will be a very easy fight for Tyson. ”
Kash Farooq: “I’ll go with Fury; I think he’ll use his height and reach to box and win points. ”
Quaise Khademi: “Fury overtakes Whyte from the fourth lap onwards, Fury stops Whyte under eight laps.”
Tim Tszyu: “I think Fury. Too big, too strong, too polished and he has drive and confidence on his side. ”
Jazza Dickens: “Heavyweight boxing is the most unpredictable weight class but Fury for me has been challenged at the highest level time and time again. He always finds a way.”
Lee Selby: “I sat on the fence again. I really like Dillan Whyte; I think he has improved a lot. He can punch and be a real puncher for anyone, but he can’t be bothered with Fury’s size and movements. If I had to put money on it, I’d pick Fury for the points, but I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Dillian did.”
Martin Harkin: “I see Fury keeping the fight at a distance, and towards the end of the game Fury’s punches will start to affect Dillian. I took the win with a generous Fury score with a grueling late-game defeat of Whyte. ”
River Wilson Bent: “Whyte won with an injury-time goal. Think he’s very unorthodox, and it could be a clash of styles. He will trouble Fury especially when he rushes into the body and slows them down to the legs”.
Gary Jacobs: “Whyte, waited a few years for a chance. Tyson Fury, an incredible trio with Wilder. Fury for me. Overtime win”.
Jon Pegg: “The point of anger. The two trained hard enough to make season 12. Just found Fury too tough and too skillful for Whyte to create effect. ”
Arnie Farnell: “I really think it’s a 50/50 fight. The reason why it feels like a lower fight from the Wilders and I’m not sure Tyson would really be motivated for it after the way he’s been driven (hopefully I’m wrong). And it’s a BIG motivational fight for Whyte and that could push him up a notch. On the fence.”
Kelly Pavlik: “I have Fury in this fight, even though it’s a strong contender and anything is possible. I just think Fury’s size and boxing will be too much for Whyte.”
John Docherty: “Fury KO. And he passed him all night. I think KO late in round 10.”
Rylan Charlton: “I’ll go with Fury because he’s a giant with very good boxing skills.”
Brandun Lee: “I picked Fury to win. I love how free-spirited and relentless Tyson Fury can be. ”
Troy Williamson: “Point of fury.”
Billy Nelson: “Angry by stopping. I believe he will overwhelm Dillian with simple jabs and punches before stopping him in the ninth round.”
Chris Bourke: “I think Tyson Fury has the point. Think his boxing prowess and clumsiness will give Dillian Whyte too many problems and he will lose points in an entertaining match. ”
Phil Jeffries: “I think Fury will beat him on points or in late stoppage time. Maybe it’s late KO”.
Paul Butler: “I will go for Tyson, in a great fight while it lasts. Tyson loves to get him to work really hard, use his size, and get to him as late as he did with the third Wilder fight. ”
Jay Harris: “I think Fury will win but I really hope Whyte wins.”
Mark Chamberlain: “If Fury gets into his boxing, I think he’ll come out on top but if he gets caught up in a dogfight he’ll have to be careful with Whyte’s left hook.”
Nathan Gorman: “I think Tyson will probably be in eight rounds. Too big, too strong. I think Tyson is the best heavyweight in the world. ”
Matthew Hatton: “I think Tyson will win the fight pretty strong. I think this opportunity came a bit late for Dillian Whyte. I watched him up close during his last game against Povetkin and I think he shows signs of wear and tear. I am struggling to see a case for Dillian. He’s got the power and you never know at heavyweight but I’m pretty confident Fury could have won if he stopped playing.”
Kalle Sauerland: “I expect a Fury win, but I expect a tough fight. I think Dillian Whyte has been one of the most improved heavyweights of the past few years. I think Tyson is the man to beat in the tournament right now. ”
Joe Hughes: “I think Fury won through late injury time after Whyte was out of boxing for most of the match.”
Otto Wallin: “I’m expecting a good teamfight, but I think Fury will win. He has the size and boxing skills needed to beat Whyte. I don’t think Whyte is fast enough with both hands and feet and you really
need that to be able to corner Fury. Whyte couldn’t win a boxing match against Fury”.
Colin McMillan: “I think if you are a bettor you have to support Tyson Fury because he has proven himself to be technically adept and has a great chin. Dillian Whyte has the punch to keep things interesting, but he’ll need to come close to having any success. Think it could be a fight similar to the Fury v Chisora contest of years past. Fury on points. “
Wayne McCullough: “I like Fury in four rounds. Long jabs then leave the upper chin. “
Jason Cunningham: “Victory rage. I’m not sure about the verdict, probably more inclined towards a point win. It’s heavyweight boxing so one hit can make all the difference. But Fury is number one in the world and has the class for Fury to win.”
Mark Dunlop: “My prediction goes to Tyson Fury by TKO in the ninth round. Tyson was too big, strong and worthy of any heavyweight on the planet right now. He is also still very fresh and so far the article is complete. ”
Kevin Maree: “I wouldn’t have seen it without some drama. Whyte has waited so long he will give his all. Whyte to win on the scorecard before Fury stops him very late. “
Clinton McKenzie: “I want Fury to win because of his boxing skills. I will win with him in the 10th round KO.
Jack Bateson: I think Fury wins on points but there will be some fear from Whyte who will be aggressive and pressurized. But Fury wins on points and beats Whyte for the most part when he finds his rhythm. ”
Archie Sharp: “I believe Tyson Fury won in injury time. I think Whyte will be very dangerous early on, but Fury is too smart and will beat him. Then he would hit the gas and stop Whyte. ”
Tasha Jonas: “I was always against Fury, and every time he proved me wrong. So I’ll try a different tactic… I think Fury will win. How depends Fury appears. He can make it as easy or as difficult as he wants.”
Shabaz Masoud: “I think Fury will beat him as long as the tactics are right, and he doesn’t get caught up in a physical duel. He beat him with ease and was even able to stop him after a few rounds. However, it’s heavyweight boxing and if he gets into a fight with him it’s anyone’s fight.”
Callum Bradley: I think Fury will win in terms of points. I think he’s more experienced in the bigger fights and he’s a bigger man but it’s boxing, I wouldn’t be surprised if Whyte tackles that. ”
Anthony Fowler: “I think Fury will come through with the points after a really tough win. Whyte has improved a lot and will push him in every way”.
Jack Massey: “I will be Fury at the end of the round. Let’s say round 11”
George Arias: “I think Fury is a man right now. Has proven it repeatedly with his Wilder trilogy and I think if Whyte scraps this it will be a huge disappointment. Fury seems untouchable.”
Chloe Watson: “I mean Fury score. I believe the first rounds will be quite difficult because I see Tyson adopt different looks and postures, feel comfortable. Once the range/time of both fighters is found, I think the intensity will spike, then drop, with Fury in command
rounds with his touch and footwork, leading to victory by points. ”
Maxi Hughes: “My pick is Fury. Top boxer and bigger man. Deontay Wilder, the heaviest boxer could not let Fury down. He has an iron chin.”
Leigh Wood: “Angry. The man adapts and is greater. ”
Chris Jenkins: “Must go with Fury. The only way Whyte has a chance is if he gets close enough and starts throwing big hooks. Fury has been caught a lot in recent skirmishes but somehow whenever he’s going down he’s straight back. Men are on another level. Anger point. ”
Tony Sims: “I support Dillian Whyte because he is my friend. It was an uphill battle. You have to make Fury the favorite and rightfully so, he is a unique boxer and very hard to beat. But Dillian will be there in every inch of the fight to make it a tough one. I have to go with Fury in a tough score decision. ”
George Davey: “My prediction is Fury. I can see him typing the Whyte mailbox. ”
Sam Eggington: “I think Tyson can try to win the hard but comfortable point. If he boxed up how we know he can be with his front foot like he did with Wilder, it would make the fight 50-50. I like both guys but I go with Whyte just because I love the bad guy! ”
Identify:
Anger – 46 picks
Whyte – 2 picks
Not decided yet – 2 picks
