Dillian Whyte is mapping out a comeback to the ring and is convinced that a third showdown with fellow Briton Derek Chisora could be on the cards. Their rivalry, marked by two explosive heavyweight bouts in 2016 and 2018, has already produced two memorable victories for the Brixton‑born fighter, each encounter ending in dramatic fashion.
Chisora, who had been flirting with retirement after his recent defeat to Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena, may find the lure of revenge too tempting to ignore. Whyte told Sky Sports News that Chisora has openly expressed a desire to meet him again and that he shows no intention of hanging up his gloves. "He says he wants to fight me and he's not going to retire," Whyte said, emphasizing the rarity of a true trilogy in a boxer’s career and his personal enthusiasm for a third meeting.
"Not many fighters get the chance to settle a rivalry over three fights. I’d love to step back into the ring with him again. At this point in our careers, there isn’t a lot of moving around, a lot of chasing fights. We’ll just stand there and trade blows.
He doesn’t like me, I don’t like him. He doesn’t want to lose to me, and I don’t want to lose to him," Whyte explained, underscoring the mutual animosity that fuels their potential bout.
The first encounter between the two ended with Whyte edging a split‑decision victory, while the second saw him stop Chisora in the eleventh round, cementing his status as a formidable heavyweight in the British scene. Now, with both men looking to re‑establish themselves after recent setbacks, the prospect of a third fight has ignited the interest of fans and promoters alike.
Whyte, who suffered a stoppage loss to Moses Itauma last year, is eager to get his career back on an upward trajectory. "I’ve already given him one of the best sleeps of his life. It would be great to do it again. The fans want solid heavyweight action, and this would deliver," he said.
"If Derek is serious, he knows where to find me. I’d fight him tomorrow if he wanted." He suggested that the fight could be scheduled for the summer months, indicating a willingness to make it happen quickly.
"I’d love to see this happen in the next couple of months. He says he’ll be ready, and I’ll be ready by May or June. If he wants it, I’m ready," Whyte added, highlighting his confidence and readiness to travel for the bout. Whyte also praised Chisora’s fighting spirit, noting that his opponent simply wants to fight, regardless of the stakes.
"He just comes to fight. He doesn’t care… That’s why I love fighting him," Whyte remarked, pointing out the raw, no‑nonsense approach both men bring to the ring.
Beyond Chisora, Whyte has his sights set on other high‑profile opponents. He mentioned former world champions Andy Ruiz and Deontay Wilder as potential future adversaries, as well as a lesser‑known Albanian heavyweight, Nelson Hysa, who holds the number one ranking in his country. "I’d love to fight Andy Ruiz, Deontay Wilder, or someone like Nelson Hysa.
They’re top‑ranked guys and beating them would boost my standing," Whyte said, illustrating his ambition to climb back into the heavyweight elite. The conversation around heavyweight match‑ups in 2026 is heating up, with several big fights on the horizon.
While the schedule is still being finalized, fans can look forward to a packed calendar that includes marquee events, streaming options through platforms like NOW, and regular boxing podcasts such as Toe2Toe that keep enthusiasts informed. In summary, Dillian Whyte is positioning himself for a high‑stakes return, with a potential third encounter against Derek Chisora at the forefront of his plans.
The mutual desire for redemption, combined with both fighters’ readiness to trade punches in a no‑holds‑barred setting, makes the prospect of a trilogy both plausible and tantalising. As the summer approaches, the boxing world will be watching closely to see if Whyte’s challenge is accepted and whether this long‑awaited showdown will finally materialise, adding another chapter to one of Britain’s most fiery heavyweight rivalries.