There is one name that stands out literally and figuratively above any other when it comes to Britain’s genuine world title prospects – and that is Tyson Fury.

The 6ft 9in 23-year-old wrapped up the English, British and Commonwealth titles in the space of just 15 professional fights.

Even if there have been some bumps along the way, the prodigious heavyweight is well ahead of schedule.

Predictions that he will be Britain’s first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis are not just hype.

Instead they are based on the size, speed and heart of a man who is still learning his trade.

They are based on a boxing landscape that will be long-clear of the dominant Klitschkos before Fury is anywhere near his peak.

There’s a reason why Wladimir – who called off his world title defence against Jean-Marc Mormeck because of kidney stones – and Vitali want to fight a man who has only had 17 pro fights so far.

They want to get him when he’s still green because Fury’s promises to be a notch that will only look better the longer his career goes on.

Only time will tell if Fury goes on to fulfil his potential in the ring.

But should he secure a clash with WBA champion, Alexander Povetkin, in 2012 it will be a significant barometer of his credentials to dominate.