Dillian Whyte Advises Anthony Joshua Against Rushing Back to the Ring

According to Dillian Whyte, Anthony Joshua should avoid rushing back into the ring too quickly, suggesting that a bout against Deontay Wilder would be a sensible next step. Joshua's last fight was in December, and he has since been involved in a tragic car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the loss of two close friends. Wilder recently expressed interest in fighting Joshua following his win over Derek Chisora. Whyte, who was defeated by Joshua in 2015, believes that while a rematch between the two would be exciting, Joshua is more likely to face Wilder next. Whyte thinks Joshua will emerge victorious against Wilder, saying, 'If AJ fights Wilder, he will sell and he will knock Wilder out, I think.' A highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury is expected to take place later this year. However, Whyte thinks Joshua should take more time to recover before stepping back into the ring, citing the emotional toll of his recent experiences. 'I personally think he's getting back in the ring too soon,' Whyte said. 'I think he needs some more time to digest and break down what's happening.' Whyte, who suffered a first-round knockout defeat to Moses Itauma in August, has yet to confirm his next move but is adamant that he is not considering retirement. 'I know how capable I am. I know I can still operate at the top level,' he added.