Tyson Fury's next opponent could be confirmed as early as next week with the WBC set to make a decision on Dillian Whyte's position.
The Brit was set for a heavyweight clash against Otto Wallin on Saturday evening but pulled out from the bout with a shoulder injury.
Whyte, along with his promoter Eddie Hearn, have made it clear they believe that the bout should not be rescheduled and he should get his heavyweight title shot instead.
The 33-year-old has waited over 600 days for his chance to win the belt and, had he beaten Wallin, would have seen his status as mandatory challenger strengthened.
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