Tyson Fury next fight: Who will Gypsy King take on after Otto Wallin? (Image: GETTY)
The ‘Gypsy King’ takes on Swedish Otto Wallin at the T-Mobile Arena tonight in the second bout since his draw against Wilder.
Fury is looking to extend his unbeaten record in his second fight in Las Vegas against unbeaten Wallin.
The Swede, who is ranked number four by the WBA, has the chance to ruin Fury’s plans for a Wilder rematch and propel himself into world title contention with a win.
Fury, however, is the heavy favourite for the bout, and is expected to confirm a rematch against Wilder for early next year if he wins.
The 31-year-old drew with Wilder last December in a thrilling contest in Los Angeles, and was expected to agree a return fight immediately, before signing a deal with ESPN.
And after two interim bouts each, they are expected to rematch in America next February.
But who would Fury fight if Wilder looks elsewhere?
1 – Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr winner
Tyson Fury takes on Otto Wallin tonight (Image: GETTY)
Joshua and Ruiz will rematch in December after the Mexican stunned the boxing world to become unified heavyweight world champion.
The Brit was stopped in seven rounds, but will have another crack at his world titles in Saudi Arabia on December 7.
Boxing fans have been begging for Joshua and Fury to share the ring together, and could finally get their wish if both win and Fury opts against a rematch with the ‘Gypsy King’.
2 – Oleksandr Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk is moving up from cruiserweight to heavyweight (Image: GETTY)
Ukrainian Usyk is set to make his heavyweight debut against Tyrone Spong in Chicago in October.
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion looked incredible at the lower weights, cleaning up all the belts, and has been backed to continue at heavyweight.
Earlier in the week, Fury said he could beat the 16-0 megastar with one hand tied behind his back, and could get the chance to try early next year.
3 – Murat Gassiev
Murat Gassiev could take on Tyson Fury in the future (Image: GETTY)
At just 25, Gassiev has emerged as one of the most talented fighters in the world, having become a two-belt world champion at cruiserweight.
His only defeat came against Usyk in a thrilling contest in the World Boxing Super Series final, and he has now declared that he will move up to heavyweight.
The hard-hitter could prove to be an interesting opponent for Fury, given his smaller stature, and is still hunting for an opponent for his heavyweight debut.
4 – Dillian Whyte
Dillian Whyte could challenge for the lineal heavyweight status (Image: GETTY)
Brixton heavyweight Dillian Whyte is currently in limbo, having seen his mandatory status for Wilder’s WBC belt stripped away from him.
The ‘Body Snatcher’ beat Oscar Rivas via unanimous decision earlier in the summer, and is still desperate for his first shot at world honours.
If Wilder opts for a fight against Ruiz or Joshua, Fury’s lineal heavyweight title could be the target for Whyte early next year.
5 – Adam Kownacki
Polish bruiser Kownacki is on the verge of challenging for a world title, and is highly ranked with the IBF.
However, with Joshua and Ruiz colliding for the IBF world title, he is unlikely to get a shot at that belt any time soon.
And Fury could decide to take a shot at 30-year-old Kownacki, if he is able to come through tonight’s battle with Wallin unscathed.