Dillian Whyte believes Anthony Joshua is rushing back into the ring too quickly and suggests 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 fatal car accident in Nigeria. Wilder has expressed interest in facing Joshua, and Whyte thinks this matchup makes the most sense.
'If AJ fights Wilder, he will sell and he will knock Wilder out, I think,' Whyte said. However, Whyte also thinks Joshua should give himself more time to recover, considering his recent experiences. 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 prioritize his mental well-being and take more time to process his recent losses. Meanwhile, Whyte is yet to confirm 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 and asserts that he is not considering retirement, knowing he can still compete at the top level.