Fury even-money to fight Bakole next
With Tyson Fury v Derek Chisora 3 being Fury’s last fight back in December, William Hill make Martin Bakole Evens to take on the Gypsy King next.
Tyson Fury hasn’t fought since he stopped Chisora in the 10th round at the end of last year and he is eyeing up a bout with Bakole.
The Congolese heavyweight is favourite to be next in line for a shot at Fury’s WBC heavyweight title, with fights against Agit Kabayel (4/1), Oleksandr Usyk (6/1) and Anthony Joshua (10/1) seemingly unlikely to be next on Fury’s list.
BOXXER promoter, Ben Shalom, has confirmed he has reached out to George Warren from Queensberry Promotions to begin negotiations for the proposed bout. He said, “I tink what people have been most frustrated about is not seeing Tyson Fury in competitive fights. Every boxing fan would know that's a serious opponent. That's a serious fight… I have text George Warren.”
William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, said: “Tyson Fury is on the lookout for his next opponent following the end of the Chisora trilogy and we make Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole the Evens favourite to take him on next.
“Usyk or Joshua would likely be the fans’ choice for Fury’s next fight but we don’t see them as likely options at 6/1 and 10/1 respectively. A fight with Agit Kabayel is not out of the question and we make him 4/1 to step into the ring with the Gypsy King next.”
William Hill – Boxing
Tyson Fury Next Opponent:
Martin Bakole | Evens |
Agit Kabayel | 4/1 |
Oleksandr Usyk | 6/1 |
Otto Wallin | 8/1 |
Anthony Joshua | 10/1 |
BAR | 12/1 |
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