It's no secret that since making his comeback in June against Sefer Seferi, Tyson Fury has been hungry for a big title match against the likes of Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder.

Well, one of those is finally confirmed as Fury will now face Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas, after he contacted Wilder directly to insist that he should be his next opponent.

Wilder travelled to Belfast to watch his rival defeat Francesco Pianeta at Windsor Park on Saturday, after which they confirmed their fight.

Confirmation of the match-up came after lengthy negotiations for a unification showdown with Joshua ended in frustration and, it transpires, after Fury independently concluded he was already ready for what he considers his “hardest fight”.

The American told Press Association Sport: “Fury contacted me and we had a great conversation. This was Instagram, on June 22.

“In that conversation he was apologising to me, about the situation that had occurred (in not securing the Joshua fight) and he told me, ‘They never wanted to fight you’. That they’d avoid me for as long as possible until (Joshua’s trainer) Rob McCracken says he’s ready.

“He said, ‘I promised you I’d fight you – let’s make this happen, it’ll be the biggest fight in the world’.

“I’ve always wanted the Tyson Fury fight. To finally get him, it’s a blessing. In our eyes he’s still the lineal champion, he’s undefeated.

“He’s still getting massive respect, he’s the man who beat the man. I can’t wait to meet the man that beat the man so when I beat the man I become the man, you understand?”

However, many are calling 'The Bronze Bomber' as the favourite to defend his title, mostly because of the belief that the 'Gypsy King' is rushing ahead of himself to secure such a high-risk fight so early into his comeback - meanwhile, others feel Fury could be favourite for the title purely due to his awkward style.

Fury will be a bigger challenge than Joshua

Wilder, on the other hand, is convinced that Fury is in fact ready for such a challenge that he says is “most definitely” bigger than one with Joshua, but that his stoppage of Cuba’s Luis Ortiz earlier this year provided the ideal preparation for a fighter with Fury’s strengths.

“He’s well ready for it,” he said.

“He’s in perfect shape – probably the best shape of his life.

“If he’d never been a champion I’d have some concerns, but being a champion and knowing what it takes to beat a champion? No excuses. Being out for a long time? No excuses. Being out of shape? No excuses. People can always get back in shape. He still can fight.

“It’s just a different height. Ortiz is more experienced and been fighting just as long as Fury, if not longer. He’s definitely got way more amateur experience; the Cubans, that’s what they do.

“I’ve knocked out one guy and now I’m going for another. I’m not going to be denied.”

One thing we do know for certain is the pair will face each other in the ring, but we will have to wait until a final date is confirmed to find out who will come out on top.

Let us know who you think will walk away victorious and share your thoughts in the comments.