BRITISH heavyweight hero Dillian Whyte has accused Floyd Mayweather of “cherry-picking” his opponents.
The 32-year-old, who is planning to take on UFC star Francis Ngannou, also criticised Mayweather’s boxing match with MMA icon Conor McGregor.
Speaking with Sirius XM, via World Boxing News, Whyte said: “I want to fight the best.
“A lot of guys cherry-pick, Like Floyd Mayweather with Conor McGregor.
“We all knew Floyd was going to beat McGregor.
“Anyone with any sense knows in a boxing match Floyd’s going to beat him because Conor ain’t got the skill.
“But I am trying to make this thing happen with someone who is competitive and someone who can win in Francis Ngannou.
“He can win a boxing match against me because he carries power and he’s active.
“Also, he’s young and he’s fresh. He has an air of invincibility about him. We said we will do one in the ring and one in the cage.”
Previously WBC interim title-holder, 27-1 puncher Whyte is believed by many to be on the cusp of a title shot against Tyson Fury.
But ahead of his August 22 bout with Alexander Povetkin, he remains determined to keep challenging himself.
He continued: “I am not one of those dudes that says, ‘oh I just wanna do it on my terms’. No, I am out there trying to make history.
“If I can beat him in a ring and beat him in a cage, I will be the greatest combat athlete of all time.
“I come from kickboxing. And I have tried MMA fights so I am alright. I can take care of myself.
“Francis is active in a cage. He’s a top heavyweight and he’s been putting people to sleep.
“I ain’t scared and I’m down to do it both ways.”
