Breazeale: Wilder keeps running, get ready, Whyte!

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, heavyweight contenders Dominic Breazeale and Dillian Whyte have been ordered to fight the World Boxing Council to determine the mandatory challenger to heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, said Tuesday. WBC.

Wilder retained his title after a controversial draw with British Tyson Fury last December at Staples Center in Carson, Calif., And the WBC quickly sanctioned a rematch, further delaying a defense against mandatory challenger Breazeale.

The revenge between the two boxers is expected to take place May 18 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, according to many British sources.

Breazeale (20-1, 18 KO's) is the mandatory challenger since his victory over compatriot Eric Molina at an eighth-round stoppage in November 2017.

"In order to provide business to the heavyweight division and address Breazeale's rights as a mandatory challenger, the WBC is ordering a fight for the title of interim champion," said the 39 sanctioning body in a statement.

Last December, Breazeale prevented Carlos Negron of Puerto Rico in the ninth round from remaining a mandatory challenger, then called Wilder, who was present.

Whyte (25-1 18 KOs) has climbed the ladder of heavyweights during a busy 201 year during which the WBC silver medalist retained his title with victories over Lucas Browne, Joseph Parker and Dereck Chisora.

Breazeale is very involved in the contest. The idea of ​​facing Whyte had been discussed last year, but Breazeale had little interest at the time, waiting for a clash with Wilder. As this contest will not happen any time soon, Breazeale will continue to stay busy with a very tough fight against Whyte.

"[Deontay Wilder] keep running, I will continue to fight the fights that he does not want. Be prepared, Dillian Whyte, because there are problems waiting for us, "Breazeale said on social media.