Tyson Fury's future remains uncertain after the WBC did not order a mandatory defence against Dillian Whyte, as was widely expected.
The WBC declared on Tuesday that they cannot order the fight due to an ongoing legal dispute with Whyte, stemming from his frustration at not getting his title shot.
Fury remains determined to become a unified champion, as he looks to face either Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony Joshua next year, but with a rematch between the pair going ahead, has to wait.
That means he's likely to face an alternative opponent early next year in order to remain active and, with Whyte appearing to be off the cards, there's a number of potential opponents the Gypsy King could face instead. Joe Joyce Joe Joyce is the WBC silver
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