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Josh Challies

Hughie Fury's next opponent confirmed with Dillian Whyte targeted for the future

Hughie Fury will face-off against Chris Arreola next as he seeks to keep within sight of the top-ten heavyweights in the world but has his eyes on further opponents.

Fury was victorious in his bout against Christian Hammer last month and the 27-year-old is seeking a stern test for his next bout.

Arreola showed his credentials by knocking Andy Ruiz Jr to the floor in May, losing by points to the former heavyweight champion, but that hasn't put Fury off a bout.

The fight was originally touted by his father and trainer, Peter Fury, and Fury's camp believes it's a superb next step.

"Peter Fury wants Arreola and we think that's a great fight," he told Sky Sports.

"Arreola did really well against Andy Ruiz Jr. We think it's time for Hughie to step up after an impressive win over Hammer.

"He feels good, he feels ready. There are a lot of potential opponents being chucked around. You will see him in big fights. You will see him fight an American next, and we are hoping for Arreola."

While Arreola is being lined-up as Fury's next opponent, he harbours aspirations of fighting other big names including the likes of Whyte and Joseph Parker.

"We have our eye on Derek Chisora next year for Hughie. Hughie is just circling around the top 10 in the world.

"He's waiting to fight any of them - he would fight Dillian Whyte, he would fight Chisora, he would fight Joseph Parker again. He thinks he's got Parker's number."

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