TYSON FURY praised DillianWhyte despite their bitter feud - but insisted he would still win by knockout.
Fury has been ordered by the WBC to defend his heavyweight title, against Whyte.
Tyson Fury will fight Dillian Whyte
After their friendship went sour, it will end years of goading.
Fury told Behind The Gloves. "How many days has my mandatory been with him? One! You are most welcome in the GK [Gypsy King] universe.
"I have known Dillian for a while, and we go back a long ways. He's made a lot of progress over the past few years.
"But the outcome will remain the same, I'll knock his out if that fight occurs."
Deontay Wilder was 36 when Fury, 33 beat him in a trilogy fight in October. Fury wants to be back by March.
Alexander Povetkin (42), was defeated by Alexander Whyte (33) in March. Otto Wallin (31), was to face him in October.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSHe was forced to pull out due to a shoulder injury and will now be able to compete for the long-awaited world title shot.
Bob Arum, Fury's US promoter, revealed that talks are ongoing with Whyte. Rumours have it that Manchester or Cardiff are the top contenders for hosting.
Sky Sports was told by Arum: "Why wouldn’t Fury respect Whyte?"
Heavyweights are known for throwing bombs. He will be in trouble if he doesn’t respect him.
"Fury is enough to be a professional and a great fighter. He knows that You don't take a man like Whyte lightly."
