Joshua vs Takam: Dillian Whyte says victory over Robert Helenius should guarantee Deontay Wilder fight
Written by News on 17/10/2017
Dillian Whyte believes he will not be denied a world title fight with Deontay Wilder if he defeats Robert Helenius on the Anthony Joshua-Carlos Takam bill.
‘The Body Snatcher’ will battle Helenius for the WBC Silver heavyweight belt on the same night as bitter rival Joshua’s world title defence against Takam at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on October 28.
Promoter Eddie Hearn says victory over Helenius will put Whyte in ‘prime position’ for a shot at WBC champion Deontay Wilder and the Brixton man recognises the importance of his next fight.
"I’m ready to rock," Whyte exclusively told Sky Sports. "It’s a good fight. No-one can deny me a world title fight if I win this fight. No-one can say I’m not ready or I haven’t fought anyone.
"No-one can ever say that. I’m ranked highly across the board and I’m fighting a legitimate contender.
"I’ve seen him, he’s a good fighter, very well-rounded with a good jab and good boxing ability. You can see he’s got a very good amateur career."
Helenius has declared that he wants to ‘stand and fight’, which is a challenge that is welcomed by Whyte.
"I just want to entertain and give the fans good fights, because the fans are behind me constantly, supporting me, so I walk out there and do my thing," said Whyte.
"I don’t walk out there to have wars, but if it comes down to it, I’ll have it.
"I hope he does stand and trade, because if he does I might trade with him, or use my boxing skills."
Wilder defends his WBC belt against mandatory challenger Bermane Stiverne in New York on November 4, live on Sky Sports, a week after Whyte’s appearance in Wales, and he could not resist a parting shot at ‘The Bronze Bomber.’
"Wilder might decide to fight Audley Harrison again after this one, instead of me," he joked.
Watch Dillian Whyte vs Robert Helenius on the Joshua vs Takam undercard, from the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
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