Tyson Fury will be an interested observer when Moses Itauma faces Dillian Whyte next month.
Fury has history with both having stopped Whyte in six rounds in April 2022 to retain his then-WBC heavyweight title and sparred Itauma prior to his first outing with Oleksandr Usyk.
Itauma, 20, is a heavy favourite to defeat the Brixton veteran on August 16 in Riyadh, who most believe has seen his best days.
Despite the odds being stacked in Itauma’s favour, Fury admits he wouldn’t be surprised if his former rival pulls off the upset in a similar vein to when Martin Bakole halted then-rising prospect Jared Anderson in his tracks with a brutal fifth round knockout last August.
“That’s a f***ing good fight,” the 36-year-old told Pro Boxing Fans.
“Especially for Moses, I think it’s a very good time to fight Dillian.
“He’s had a couple of years out of the ring.
“But make no mistake, Dillian Whyte is a massive puncher to head and body.
“I know he’s taking it very serious, I’ve been speaking to Ty Mitchell who’s in training camp with him and I’m looking forward to the fight.
“It’s a big step-up for Moses, because he hasn’t really fought anybody on Dillian’s level, the old Dillian how he was a couple of years ago.
“It’s going to be interesting to see how much Dillian Whyte has left.
“I think it does have the potential to do what Martin Bakole did to Jared Anderson.
“Maybe it’s too early or maybe he passes with flying colours and that’s why you’ve got to watch it and find out.”
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‘The Gypsy King’ is set to make his return to the ring next year after reversing his decision to retire.
Fury called an end to his career in January following a second successive defeat to Usyk in December, but the Manchester man is now targeting a third fight with the Ukrainian and recently announced that he would be fighting the 38-year-old next April at Wembley Stadium.
Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion after dismantling Daniel Dubois in five rounds in their rematch earlier this month.
“If I was going to come back, I’d come back for Usyk,” Fury said.
“But I want a fair result in England.
“That would be the one I’d want immediately.”
