Dillian Whyte believes that Deontay Wilder would be a fitting 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 tragic 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 it, but no one has mentioned it to me, and I don't think it's on the cards.
AJ is probably looking to fight Deontay Wilder now, which makes sense.' He also predicted that Joshua would emerge victorious against Wilder, saying, 'If AJ fights Wilder, he'll sell out the venue and likely knock him out.' 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, leading Whyte to suggest that Joshua should take more time to recover. Whyte noted, 'I think he's getting back in the ring too soon. He needs time to process and come to terms with what's happened.
The loss he's experienced is significant, and it's not something to be taken lightly.' Whyte is still reeling from his first-round knockout defeat to Moses Itauma in August last year and has yet to confirm his next move. He acknowledged that his performance in Saudi Arabia was not representative of his true abilities, saying, 'It wasn't me.
Anyone with a brain can see that.' Despite fighting only three times since 2022, Whyte waved away suggestions of retirement, stating, 'I know who I am, and I know I can still compete at the top level. I just need to be more mindful, learn from my mistakes, and ensure that certain things don't happen again.'