Dillian Whyte believes that Deontay Wilder would be a suitable opponent for Anthony Joshua's next bout, but thinks Joshua is making a mistake by returning to boxing too quickly. 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 AJ, but no one has approached me, and I think he's more likely to face Deontay Wilder now.
It's a fight that makes sense, and if AJ fights Wilder, he'll likely win by knockout.' Joshua is expected to face Tyson Fury later this year in a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown. However, a potential meeting with Wilder beforehand could jeopardize these plans, and Whyte thinks Joshua should take more time to recover.
'I'm a risky opponent for him as well, but you have to consider the circumstances,' Whyte said. 'The Tyson Fury fight is a big one, and AJ should focus on that for now.
He's been through a lot lately, and I think he's returning to the ring too soon. He needs time to process and come to terms with what's happened.
Losing loved ones in a car accident is a tremendous loss, and it's not something you can easily bounce back from.' Whyte is still undecided about his next steps after suffering a first-round knockout defeat to Moses Itauma in August last year. He acknowledged that his performance in Saudi Arabia was not representative of his true abilities, saying, 'It wasn't me in that fight.
Sometimes things don't go as planned, and you just have to move on.' Despite fighting only three times since 2022, Whyte has dismissed suggestions that he is considering retirement. 'I know who I am and what I'm capable of,' he said. 'I can still compete at the top level, but I need to be more mindful and learn from my mistakes to ensure they don't happen again.'