Dillian Whyte: I Want a Chance to Knock Out Wilder

Dillian Whyte is aiming for a return to the ring by the end of May. Despite his recent first-round knockout loss to Moses Itauma, the British boxer has no intention of retiring. In a brief interview with boxing media, he outlined his plans, stating his hope to be back in action this spring.

Whyte also analyzed the upcoming clash between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov and expressed a strong desire to face Deontay Wilder. Here's what he shared:

On his desire to continue boxing
“Yeah, I’m trying to fight sometime in May – late May.”

On the Fury vs. Makhmudov fight
“When I first saw the fight was made, I thought, ‘Ah, easy fight for Fury.’ But after analyzing it again and watching [Makhmudov’s last fight], I realized it’s not an easy fight for Fury at all. I think the first three or four rounds will be dangerous for Fury because Makhmudov can punch, he’s aggressive, and Tyson Fury hasn’t fought in a while. So it all depends on what he’s been doing, if he’s been training, what his mental state is. I know his mental state seems good, but I’ve also been out for a long time, been inactive in my career, so I know what it’s like. I think Fury is someone you need to disrupt and keep off balance. And if Makhmudov pressures him, Fury will try to get into a slugfest because Fury has pride, and that’s why he’s been knocked down in some fights. Sometimes he tries to trade punches and stand his ground, which can lead to a knockdown, and in my opinion, Makhmudov hits much harder than those guys... He just needs to pressure him; he’s as big as him, stronger than him, so he just needs to attack him constantly. But I think once Fury gets into his rhythm after about three or four rounds, he’ll work his way to a win by late knockout or on points.”

On his interest in a fight with Deontay Wilder
“I would love to fight Deontay Wilder. I’ve been trying to fight that fool for so many years. I think he still has a lot left in the tank, but I also believe some fights are about timing. He and I would make a very good fight because if he’s going 12 rounds with Derek at that age, and with a Derek who is very, very worn out, I can definitely knock out Deontay Wilder. I’ve always believed I could knock him out. He’s the only person I’ve always believed I could put down. I still believe it, and I’d love to get a chance to do it.”