Whyte Advises Anthony Joshua Against a Hasty Return to Boxing, Suggests Wilder as a Suitable Opponent

Dillian Whyte believes that Deontay Wilder would be a logical next opponent for Anthony Joshua, but thinks Joshua is rushing back into the ring too quickly. Joshua's last fight was in December, and he has since been involved in a fatal car accident in Nigeria. Wilder expressed interest in fighting Joshua after his recent win, and Whyte downplayed the possibility of a rematch between him and Joshua. Whyte thinks Joshua will likely face Wilder, who he believes Joshua can defeat. However, Whyte also thinks Joshua should take more time to recover and process his recent experiences before returning to the ring. A potential fight between Joshua and Wilder could jeopardize plans for a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight bout between Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year. Whyte, who suffered a first-round knockout defeat to Moses Itauma in August, has not confirmed his next steps but admits his recent performance was not representative of his true abilities. He dismisses suggestions of retirement, stating that he knows his capabilities and can still compete at the top level with more mindfulness and learning from his mistakes.