Dillian Whyte is mapping out a comeback to the ring and is convinced that a third encounter with Derek Chisora could be the perfect vehicle for his resurgence. The two British heavyweights have already clashed twice, delivering two of the most intense heavyweight battles in recent memory – the first in 2016 and the second in 2018 – both of which ended in dramatic victories for the Brixton‑born Chisora. Chisora’s recent defeat at the hands of Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena earlier this month seemed to signal the end of his career, with many pundits speculating that retirement was imminent.

Yet Whyte believes that the lure of settling the score in a trilogy will be enough to pull the seasoned fighter back into the cage. "He says he wants to fight me and he’s not going to retire," Whyte told Sky Sports News, emphasizing that the desire for revenge is a powerful motivator for a boxer of Chisora’s stature. Trilogies are a rarity in boxing, especially at heavyweight, and Whyte is keen to seize the opportunity. "Not many fighters get a chance to have a trilogy in their career.

I’d love to fight him again. A trilogy would be great because we’re both at a point in our careers where there isn’t a lot of running around, a lot of moving around.

We’ll just stand there and trade. He doesn’t like me, I don’t like him.

He doesn’t want to lose to me, I don’t want to lose to him," he explained, underscoring the personal animosity that fuels their rivalry. The first meeting between the two ended with Whyte edging out a split‑decision win, while the second bout saw Chisora stopped in the 11th round.

Those outcomes have left both men with unfinished business and a shared belief that a third fight could finally settle the score once and for all. Whyte, who suffered a stoppage loss to Moses Itauma last year, is eager to get back on track. He believes that a high‑octane heavyweight slugfest will satisfy fans hungry for genuine action.

"I’ve already given him one of the best sleeps he’s had in his whole life. So it would be good to get it on.

The fans want to see good fights," Whyte said, highlighting his confidence that he can still deliver knockout power. He also hinted at a potential summer showdown, saying, "I’d love to make this fight happen in the next couple of months. He says he’ll be ready. I’ll be ready May, June time.

If he wants it, I’ll be ready." The timing would fit neatly into the busy 2026 boxing calendar, which already features several marquee events. Beyond Chisora, Whyte has his eyes 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 contender named Nelson Hysa, who holds the number‑one ranking in his country. "I’d love to fight Andy Ruiz, Deontay Wilder, another guy called Nelson Hysa, he’s No 1 in Albania. I’d love to fight these kinds of guys for their good ranking and they’re top guys," Whyte said, indicating his ambition to climb back into the heavyweight elite. The prospect of a third Whyte‑Chisora bout has already generated buzz among British boxing fans.

Social media threads are filled with nostalgic recollections of the first two fights, and many are eager to see whether the older, wiser fighters will bring a more tactical approach or simply revert to the raw, bruising exchanges that defined their earlier encounters. If the fight materialises, it could be staged as part of a larger summer card, possibly sharing the bill with other heavyweight match‑ups that have been teased for 2026. Promoters are reportedly in preliminary talks to secure a venue that can accommodate the expected sell‑out crowd, with the O2 Arena or Wembley being top contenders.

In summary, Dillian Whyte is positioning himself for a dramatic return to the sport by courting a third showdown with Derek Chisora. He believes the personal rivalry, the rarity of a heavyweight trilogy, and the appetite of fans for a genuine slugfest create the perfect storm for a blockbuster event.

With both fighters reportedly ready and eager, the stage may soon be set for a summer clash that could redefine the latter stages of both careers and provide a thrilling chapter in British heavyweight boxing history.