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Peter Fury believes Tyson Fury can beat Dillian Whyte but it's 'not a forgone conclusion'

Alexander Netherton
Peter Fury believes Tyson Fury can beat Dillian Whyte but it's 'not a forgone conclusion'GettyImages
The WBC champion's uncle is confidence his nephew will emerge victorious later this month.

Tyson Fury’s former trainer, Peter Fury, believes that Dillian Whyte can cause an upset against the WBC champion.

However Peter - also the fighter’s uncle - also believes that his nephew is the favourite going into the match-up.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Fury explained that the current champion can beat anyone in the world, but warned against any potential complacency.

“I think he’s got enough to beat anybody,” he began.

“He’s definitely got a better skillset, he’s the bigger man.

“But look, you can’t underestimate any fighter.

“Dillian Whyte is a rough fighting man and he can bang as well.

“So it’s a good fight and definitely a must-see.

“It’s not a foregone conclusion, but if he uses his talents properly, doesn’t get carried away, he should come out with it.”

Fury returned to boxing in 2018 after mental health problems and other controversies, and moved on from his uncle Peter to Ben Davison and then SugarHill Steward. Steward’s guidance has taken him to two wins over Deontay Wilder, including his first-ever title defence.

The second is due to take place at Wembley Stadium on April 23, against Whyte, his WBC mandatory challenger.