Dillian Whyte Urges Anthony Joshua to Delay His Return to the Ring

Dillian Whyte advises Anthony Joshua against rushing back into boxing, suggesting that a matchup with Deontay Wilder would be a sensible next step, but believes Joshua needs more time to recover from his recent experiences. Joshua's last fight was in December, followed by a car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends. Wilder has expressed interest in fighting Joshua, and Whyte thinks this bout would be a commercially viable and logical choice. However, Whyte also believes Joshua should prioritize his mental and emotional well-being after the traumatic events he has faced. Joshua is expected to face Tyson Fury later this year, but a potential fight against Wilder could jeopardize those plans. Whyte, who was defeated by Joshua in 2015, thinks Joshua should focus on his mental state before returning to the ring. Whyte is also contemplating his own next steps after suffering a first-round knockout defeat to Moses Itauma in August last year, and has dismissed speculation about his potential retirement, stating that he can still compete at the top level with careful planning and a lessons-learned approach.