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One belt to go: Is Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder next?

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Tyson Fury (R) out-reaching Wladimir Klitschko on his way to become the RING, IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion. Only one more belt remains: the WBC strap held by American Deontay Wilder. (Photo by Lars Baron - Getty Images)

Tyson Fury (R) out-reaches Wladimir Klitschko on his way to becoming the RING, IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion. Only one more belt remains: the WBC strap held by American Deontay Wilder. (Photo by Lars Baron – Getty Images)

The debate rages on: Was it the skills of Tyson Fury which ended the Wladimir Klitschko reign of supremacy … or did Wlad get old in that ring, and bring nothing to the table in D├╝sseldorf?

That discussion will continue.

But another has popped up, that being: What would a Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder fight look like?

I asked Wilder co-trainer Mark Breland, the amateur legend and ex world champ.



So, what does Deontay do with Fury?

“Knock him out,” Breland said. “We want that fight!”

Fury – after the signature win in a clash which, it must properly be noted, lacked action and was interesting only for the fact that Wlad lost – dismissed Wilder. He looks more basketballer than pugilist, he said.

Breland disagrees, but of course, and sees holes in Fury’s game. “Fury is not great at all! Klitschko looked terrible, he is done. He could be shot,” Breland said.

Readers, your thoughts please. How do you think Wilder versus Fury would play out?

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