TYSON FURY insists he will RETIRE as undefeated heavyweight champion.
The Gypsy King maintained his WBC title by beating fellow Brit Dillian Whyte in the sixth round at London's o2 Arena.
The 33-year old Fury declared immediately after his win that he would hang up the gloves.
Many people doubt that the Morecambe mauler is going to quit the sport, but if he does, the WBC will have to make some adjustments.
The belt is usually contested by the two next boxers in the rankings.
These include Deontay Wilder at Number 1 and Britain's Joe Joyce ranked at No 2.
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Wilder has yet to say if he will be returning to the ring after two devastating KO defeats by Fury.
Next, Joyce will face Joseph Parker, a former WBO world champion. If he beats Joyce, Parker will be No3 in the WBC.
The WBC could also push for an undisputed champion fight.
This would depend on Wilder's decision. Then, the American will face the winner of Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk rematch to win the WBA, WBO, and IBF straps.
The WBC may have to look further down the list because of some doubts about the top-four boxers.
Frank Sanchez is ranked No5 and undefeated. He defeated Efe Ajagba last year and beat Christian Hammer in January.
Fans' favorite Andy Ruiz Jr.
He currently occupies the sixth spot, and will be looking forward to a spectacular return to the world title scene following his stunning stoppage by Anthony Joshua in 2019.
All eyes will now be on Fury and whether or not he continues to pursue his goal to quit the sport that has made him millions.
