Dillian Whyte cautions Anthony Joshua against rushing back to the ring, suggesting a matchup with Deontay Wilder is the logical choice

According to Dillian Whyte, a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder would be a sensible choice for Joshua's next bout, but he believes Joshua is making a premature return to boxing. Joshua's last fight was in December, and he has since been involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends. Following his victory over Derek Chisora, Wilder expressed interest in facing Joshua, while Whyte downplayed the possibility of a rematch against his old rival. Whyte stated, 'I'd love to fight him, but no one has approached me about it, and I think AJ is more likely to face Deontay Wilder now - it's the fight that makes sense.' If Joshua were to fight Wilder, Whyte predicts that Joshua would emerge victorious and potentially knock out Wilder. However, Whyte thinks Joshua should take more time to recover, considering the emotional toll of the recent accident. A potential meeting with Wilder could jeopardize plans for an all-British heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year. Whyte, who was defeated by Joshua in 2015, advises Joshua to focus on the Fury fight and reassess his mental state after the recent tragic events. 'I think he's getting back in the ring too soon,' Whyte said. 'He needs more time to process and come to terms with what's happened. Losing close friends in a car accident is a significant loss, and he should take the time to grieve and reflect.' Whyte is still determining his next steps after suffering a first-round knockout defeat to Moses Itauma in August last year. He attributes his poor performance to factors beyond his control, saying, 'It wasn't the real me in the ring that day.' Despite his recent loss, Whyte has no intention of retiring, confident that he can still compete at the top level with careful planning and a bit of luck.