Dillian Whyte Wouldn’t Be Shocked If WBC Gave His Mandatory Shot To Mike Tyson

Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has continued his war of words with the WBC and it’s president Mauricio Sulaiman who has deprived him of a title shot despite being the mandatory challenger for almost three years. Sulaiman has gone on record to support boxing legend Mike Tyson who is due to make a comeback to the sport at 53 years old. The WBC president even went as far as to say he would put ‘Iron Mike’ in his rankings and Whyte just couldn’t resist poking fun at the WBC boss and their ongoing situation.

“I wouldn’t be shocked if he gave my number one, if he gave my mandatory to Mike Tyson, to be honest. I wouldn’t be shocked,” Whyte said on the “The Ak And Barak Show.”

Whyte went on to express his belief that heavyweight legends such as Tyson and Evander Holyfield should stay retired and people like Sulaiman should not be encouraging these fighters to make a comeback, he said.

“That’s silly, you know? Someone like [Sulaiman] should not be encouraging a living legend like Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield to come back to the ring. These guys are old guys. They may be in shape, they may look strong, they may put up good, 15, 20-second, one-minute videos of them training. But yo, you ain’t gonna fight no young man for 12 three-minute rounds, standing in the ring. Like dude, you’re 50.

“Like, you haven’t lived the best life. You know, you’ve abused your body and you’ve abused [yourself] physically and mentally. This ain’t no joke. These guys can die in the ring. It ain’t no joke. You know, Mauricio shouldn’t be encouraging [their comebacks]. Just encourage him, ‘Yo, you’re a living legend. Pass your knowledge on to the younger guys and help some young guys. Don’t come back. Like, forget it. Just relax, man.’” (Transcribed by Boxing Scene)

Do you agree with Dillian Whyte? Is WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman wrong to support Mike Tyson in his boxing comeback?